John Lobb maker of fine luxury lifestyle shoes for gentlemen has the motto: Only the bare Maximum for a Man. Situated near St James Palace in London, the boot maker has for the last one hundred and sixty years provided the gentleman of the world with their shoes. Kings, actors and even fictional hero’s all wear John Lobb.

Indeed, perhaps the most famous of their customers was never really a customer, but his creator certainly was. James Bond, British secret agent, was a customer in a number of the books of the firm, and preferred the stoutness of the shoes they made. His creator, Ian Flemming also had a love of their fine workmanship and owned a number of luxury pairs. Actor Daniel Day Lewis is also a fan of the luxury craftsmanship of these shoemakers.

The company is famous for their use of only the finest hides in making the luxury shoes and boots they are famous for and only the very best cured hides and leathers are brought by a select team of buyers. The shoe makers are all master craftsmen and the materials used are all of the finest quality.

Of particular interest to many customers is the use of alligator as a hide to make a superb and comfortable lifestyle shoe. The skin of the alligator is particularly suited to the process of luxury shoemaking as it makes highly durable and soft leather which combines lasting comfort

Editorial | Image Courtesy Of William Lobb