Show us your new shoes

[Blown2CV]

i always think john lobb sounds like some kind of 18th century euphemism for penis

[Laurel Green]

BBC4 has a programme on now (8.30) on John Lobb.

[FreeLitres]

Some guys order some bespoke Lobbs then run out of money and leave them there??!

Mr Lobb should demand more of the payment up front!

[InductionRoar]

FreeLitres said:

Some guys order some bespoke Lobbs then run out of money and leave them there??!

Mr Lobb should demand more of the payment up front!

My thoughts exactly - those shoes will not be perfect for anybody else.

Overall I was unimpressed with what I saw for the money and if I ever do go bespoke it won't be with Lobb.

[NomduJour]

FreeLitres said:

I thought JL Paris was the Northampton factory making high quality ready to wear shoes (Paris because it was bought by a fashion house?)

Believe Hermes bought the Paris subsidiary in the '70s; they're made in Northampton (in a factory originally shared with Edward Green).

[Jordan210]

I want a new pair of chelsea buts I'm not sure if i want brown or grey




whats peoples views

[soad]

Jordan210 said:

I want a new pair of chelsea buts I'm not sure if i want brown or grey




whats peoples views

One of each, surely?

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Brown. The grey is a bit, well, st.

[EnglishTony]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Brown. The grey is a bit, well, st.

A bit? There are utter pants.

[Jordan210]

EnglishTony said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Brown. The grey is a bit, well, st.

A bit? There are utter pants.

I like how grey ages over time. But i think the sorts out that decision.

[BlackST]

As they are Adidas
http://m.jdsports.co.uk/product/adidas-originals-h...

[Jordan210]

Also should I go up a size for chelsea boots ?

[InductionRoar]

Jordan210 said:

Also should I go up a size for chelsea boots ?

If you have other shoes in the same brand you would hope their sizing is constant throughout their range and therefore should size the same.

If not I would recommend sizing down on the basis there is no adjustment and suede is more prone to stretching over time.

[tuffer]

I tried some Baxter Chelsea boots at the weekend, had to go up one size. Loved the look of them on the shelf but once on I hated them, just did not suit me at all.

[MitchmachineUAE]

A couple of new purchases this month.

[Rosscow]

MitchmachineUAE said:

A couple of new purchases this month.

Seriously? They look like something my mother would wear

[tuffer]

MitchmachineUAE said:

A couple of new purchases this month.

I bought a pair of those a few months (pages) back, they are brilliant.

[MitchmachineUAE]

Rosscow said:

Seriously? They look like something my mother would wear

She must have big feet then, those are a UK 13.

Admittedly I wasn't convinced about the buckle initially but quite like it now. They are incredibly comfortable as well.

[Rosscow]

MitchmachineUAE said:

Rosscow said:

Seriously? They look like something my mother would wear

She must have big feet then, those are a UK 13.

Admittedly I wasn't convinced about the buckle initially but quite like it now. They are incredibly comfortable as well.

You know what they say about women with large feet

[Rosscow]

InductionRoar said:

FreeLitres said:

Some guys order some bespoke Lobbs then run out of money and leave them there??!

Mr Lobb should demand more of the payment up front!

My thoughts exactly - those shoes will not be perfect for anybody else.

Overall I was unimpressed with what I saw for the money and if I ever do go bespoke it won't be with Lobb.

I found it interesting.

I can well believe the amount of time it takes, especially for a new customer.

What does surprise me is the absolute stubbornness to adopt any new technology within the process.