Lobb of St James

Founded in mid-1800s by John Lobb.

He set up shop in James St, London in 1866.

He was later bootmaker to Edward V11.

During World War Two, the shop was bomb damaged six times.

In 1956, Lobb recieved its second Royal Warrant.

A pair of Lobb bespoke shoes can take up to six months to make.

Shoes 1900-1920

Shoes 1920-1930

Shoes 1930-1940

Shoes 1940-1950

Shoes 1950-1960

Shoes 1960-1970

Shoes 1970-1980

Shoes 1980-1990

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Stilettos

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