Almost Ready for Making | Preparing the Rough Stuff | A Journey Through Shoemaking History John Lobb

In today's video, we continue our journey through shoemaking history at John Lobb. Located on 9 St James's Street, just steps away from St James's Palace, John Lobb – the original John Lobb – has been discretely going about its craft of making the best bespoke shoes in the world for over 150 years. Now that the uppers have been sewn together - or closed as they say in the trade - John Lobb then prepares the "rough stuff" or the various components that the bespoke maker then uses to make the finished pair of shoes. John Lobb’s narrative over the years has refined the selection of leathers, each chosen for its unique properties to enhance the shoe's aesthetics, durability, and comfort. The bespoke shoes crafted for our exploration incorporate no less than five distinct types of leather, each serving a specific purpose - from toe puffs and stiffness to insoles, outsoles, welt leather, side fillers, leather lifts, and top lifts. Every piece, selected with intent, is shaped entirely by hand, embodying the pinnacle of bespoke shoemaking. We invite you to share your thoughts on this traditional craftsmanship and any questions you might have about the shoemaking process. Your engagement enriches our journey. Don’t forget to subscribe for more insights into the world where quality, craftsmanship, and tradition blend seamlessly to create something truly extraordinary. 📽 WATCH OUR OTHER JOHN LOBB VIDEOS 0️⃣ Inside the Original John Lobb: https://youtu.be/pc_TsO2lfUk 1️⃣ My First