Intro

Royal Warrants

Why Remake An Old Last?

How Does Kirby Take Measurements?

Creating The Wooden Last

Last Making Process

What Is The Most Satisfying Part Of Shoemaking?

Welding The Welt

The Inspection Station

Striking Anvil With The Hammer

Introduction to John Lobb

John Lobb's Legacy and Virtues

Craftsmanship and Tradition

Last Making Process

Legacy and Craft of Last Making

Historical Machinery and Process

Importance of Initial Measurements

Learning through Experience and Tradition

Revealing the Hidden Aspects

Unique Focus on Craftsmanship

Final Shape Refinement

John Lobb's Authentic Connection

Name Engraving and Conclusion

Cutting Apart John Lobb Shoe Introduction

John Lobb Paris RTW Shoe - Heel

Outsole & Welt Stitching

Shank & Cork Layer

Welt & Gemband

Uppers (Saddle & Vamp)

Remaining Upper Areas

Heel Counter Area

Finishing Up

Raphael's Thoughts

John Lobb London Bespoke Shoes - Overview

Shoe Trees & Detailing

Heel Layers

Channeled Outsole

Inner (Hair) Padding

Cork Midsole

Welt (& No Shank)

Heel Counter Area

Remaining Upper Areas

Insole & Sock Liner

Conclusion

John Lobb Paris Shoe Introduction

The History of John Lobb

What's in a Name? Lobb Ltd. vs. Lobb Paris

A Closer Look at Styling Details

Unboxing Impressions

Are John Loob RTW Shoes Worth It?

Outfit Rundown

Intro to John Lobb Shoe Restoration

Removing the heel

Removing the ram

Applying a shoulder leather cover

Examining the stitching

Removing the stitches

Trimming and channeling outsole

Lining up the sole

Re-nailing the heel block

Polishing the shoes

Intro

Background

The Five Lopez Models

Stitch Density

The Outsole

John Lobb Lopez Museum

Outsole Info

The Breadth of the Lopez Collection

The Ready-to-Wear Collection

Conclusion

Introduction

Stepping Inside John Lobb

Let's go Downstairs into the Workshop

Selecting the Insole Leather

Preparing the Welt Leather

Other Components: Split Lifts, Lifts, Felting, Side Fillers, Side Lining, and Top Piece

Outsoles

A Tradition Evolved over Generations

Bundling the Rough Stuff for the Maker

Closing Thoughts: A Profound and Rich Tradition

Introduction

Overview of Shoes and John Lobb

The Importance of John Lobb Casual Shoes

Introduction of The Shoes

The Levah

The Foundry

Where You Can Get Them, How Much They Cost

Overview of Shoes

Subscribe, Instagram

Kirby Allison Website

Outro

Unboxing Begins

Prestige Wingtip

Seamless Heel

The Lopez with Walking Sole

Why loafers are difficult to fit

Pebble Grain vs. Calfskin

White Rubber Sole Sneakers

Burgundy suede Oxford

2020 Limited Edition John Lobb Oxford

Conclusion

Intro

Shoe storage

Handmade vs Ready Made

How many lasts do you have?

Famous clients

Historical items in the shop

A few of our historical hats

Lock & Co Top Hats

Episode Preview

Introduction

Time to Make Some Decisions

Kirby's Bespoke Lasts

Work Begins: Pattern Making

Clicking

Upper Prep and Brouging

Upper Closing

Finished Uppers

Intro

The approach to leather goods

The skills involved in making wallets and belts

Matching the leather of the belt to the shoes

Crocodile-lined belt

Bridal Leather Belt

Do you need to be a bespoke client to commission a wallet?

Materials

Can you order online?

Conclusion

Intro

What age were you when your father first started teaching a class?

Sitting measurements

Measuring the foot

Marking the foot

How to take the measurements

Instep measurement

When do you start imagining and thinking about the design?

How long does it take to carve a last?

Conclusion