Second! Fabulous video, specially for me, a loafer guy. The museum calf one and the pebble grain one are stunning! So versatile and classic. Have to say beside the routine high-end RTW, I really appreciate the time JOHN LOBB craftsmen took to shape the top line inwards by hammering the top line into shape and modeling the rear quarter upper, lining and puff onto the shape of the last. Difficult work I presume, correct me if I am wrong Kirby!
Hi Kirby, I found your videos whilst searching for leather shoe care and they have proven to be invaluable! Would it be possible for you to do a video on the cleaning and care of satin shoes? I realise this is more applicable to women's shoes, but it would be incredibly helpful to all us women who watch your videos too!
Good video Kirby. Enjoyed the same but different Paris/London explanation. Levels of casual was a good visual. Black Calfskin looks like a great choice for a more affordable Lobb at this time.
Thanks Kirby, Liked the first four, the Suede in black was not my cup of tea but maybe, like yourself, I'd come to appreciate. Could you give me/us your take/opinion on putting neoprene, rubber, steel cleats on the heel and or toe of dress/casual shoes? If you already answered this in an earlier episode I'm sorry I missed it. Tom G
Very nice shoes! Well except for the last one. I definitely love the first 3! The 4th one is the best example of a rubber sole done right on a dress shoe. Where as the 5th one is a rubber sole done wrong. It looks like the sole of a work boot. But that's just my opinion.
Very nice, in-depth review Kirby, thank you. I have to say though, from some of the close up shots on the video, the finishing standard seems to be a notch or two below what you could expect on John Lobb. I noticed similar finishinh short comings the last time I saw their RTW shoes at Isetan in Tokyo. Have you noticed the quality drop over the last 3 years or so?
@@kirbyallison my apologies for the late reply. It was the sole finishing and edge finishing that I was particularly thinking of. Also the shape of the feather edge was not as well pronounced as their shoes from the past I thought. All in all, the Northampton shoemakers still makes some great shoes, and I draw a whole lot of inspiration from them, but I suppose with the improvement in quality and detailing of the mid rangers, the added value you get at the top(for Ready to wear) seems to be diminishing in my humble opinion.
Dear kirby, i have been following your TH-cam channel with passion and zeal. I want to know what to do in corona virus era because buyers have shrunk. Cobblers have lost their jobs due to break in supply chain. My question is what to do in this time?
2 aspects about these shoes are not like most high end shoes: 1. The waist of the sole is very wide 2. The outsole isn't chamfered For me, they made the shoe look more cumbersome rather than elegant. Especially the last pair's colossal sole... I wouldn't buy shoe like this for 1400$. Lightly overpieced gucci shoes at 600-700$ would be a better deal for me.
John Lobb Paris are just cheap factory made shoes; very cheaply made. John Lobb Bespoke (opened by the Lobb family) is a 100 times different and better. Purchase Edward Green in their stead.
Depends on what the loafer is. But I do agree that an oxford looks better with a suit than loafer when comparing the two. There are plenty of loafers that actually do look great with a suit!
Pls do some leather wallet reviews.
Always so indepth and great value content... thanks Kirby !
Thanks!
Great video. I want a lopez loafer for my 40th anniversary 🙏🙏
Your videos never cease to amazing me with their class and quality! Absolutely fantastic, thank you!
Thank you!
Second! Fabulous video, specially for me, a loafer guy. The museum calf one and the pebble grain one are stunning! So versatile and classic. Have to say beside the routine high-end RTW, I really appreciate the time JOHN LOBB craftsmen took to shape the top line inwards by hammering the top line into shape and modeling the rear quarter upper, lining and puff onto the shape of the last. Difficult work I presume, correct me if I am wrong Kirby!
Hi Kirby, I found your videos whilst searching for leather shoe care and they have proven to be invaluable! Would it be possible for you to do a video on the cleaning and care of satin shoes? I realise this is more applicable to women's shoes, but it would be incredibly helpful to all us women who watch your videos too!
Good video Kirby. Enjoyed the same but different Paris/London explanation. Levels of casual was a good visual. Black Calfskin looks like a great choice for a more affordable Lobb at this time.
We are working on an extended version of the Lobb London vs Paris topic
Any thoughts on tassels on the loafers instead of the Lopez penny strap?
Nicely done Kirby! 👍
What do you think of contrast stitching?
Thanks Kirby, Liked the first four, the Suede in black was not my cup of tea but maybe, like yourself, I'd come to appreciate. Could you give me/us your take/opinion on putting neoprene, rubber, steel cleats on the heel and or toe of dress/casual shoes? If you already answered this in an earlier episode I'm sorry I missed it. Tom G
Toe taps acceptable if done correctly. Anything on the heel is dangerous.
Very nice shoes! Well except for the last one. I definitely love the first 3! The 4th one is the best example of a rubber sole done right on a dress shoe. Where as the 5th one is a rubber sole done wrong. It looks like the sole of a work boot. But that's just my opinion.
The LWS sole is an interesting shoe for sure.
@@kirbyallison No way I could afford those shoes! LOL
Very nice, in-depth review Kirby, thank you. I have to say though, from some of the close up shots on the video, the finishing standard seems to be a notch or two below what you could expect on John Lobb. I noticed similar finishinh short comings the last time I saw their RTW shoes at Isetan in Tokyo. Have you noticed the quality drop over the last 3 years or so?
Finishing seemed good to me. We didn’t polish the shoes, which might have helped. What specifically did you notice?
@@kirbyallison my apologies for the late reply. It was the sole finishing and edge finishing that I was particularly thinking of. Also the shape of the feather edge was not as well pronounced as their shoes from the past I thought. All in all, the Northampton shoemakers still makes some great shoes, and I draw a whole lot of inspiration from them, but I suppose with the improvement in quality and detailing of the mid rangers, the added value you get at the top(for Ready to wear) seems to be diminishing in my humble opinion.
Elegant shoes
I miss your double cuff shirts Kirby...
Teach me the ways of The Great Kirby
Dear kirby, i have been following your TH-cam channel with passion and zeal. I want to know what to do in corona virus era because buyers have shrunk. Cobblers have lost their jobs due to break in supply chain. My question is what to do in this time?
Please make a tutorial for tea etiquette.
Very nice loafer, indeed. Can you please review the iconic Weston split-toe loafer? Would highly appreciate it! Thank you! :)
This isn’t one of the styles John Lobb sent us... but after we’re through with the first 16 shoes they sent us, I’ll see if we can get those!
@@kirbyallison I was referring to J.M. Weston -- a French brand. :)
The Edward green Piccadilly is better but these are a good rubber up pair.
Found a black pair at my local thrift for $14
I love Lobbs, but penny loafers? The oatmeal of shoes.
I can’t even keep the white on my Chuck Taylors clean, much less $1000 leather. XD
私は田舎者である日本人なため、英語を理解することはできません
しかしそんな私にもこの動画は魅力的であった😉
Good shoe but Weston has the best penny loafer
2 aspects about these shoes are not like most high end shoes:
1. The waist of the sole is very wide
2. The outsole isn't chamfered
For me, they made the shoe look more cumbersome rather than elegant.
Especially the last pair's colossal sole... I wouldn't buy shoe like this for 1400$. Lightly overpieced gucci shoes at 600-700$ would be a better deal for me.
Very longing shoes
John Lobb Paris are just cheap factory made shoes; very cheaply made. John Lobb Bespoke (opened by the Lobb family) is a 100 times different and better. Purchase Edward Green in their stead.
loafer with a suit.... no thanks
Not ideal, but can be pulled off.
Depends on what the loafer is. But I do agree that an oxford looks better with a suit than loafer when comparing the two. There are plenty of loafers that actually do look great with a suit!