Just had the final fitting done. Truly outstanding
Picked up John Lobb shoes
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Very nice. Congrats and enjoy.
Does this relate to another thread? I'd love to hear the back story. They look great. How do they compare to your favourite, off the shelf shoes.
Very, very nice. And I'm not at all jealous. 
I can smell the wood paneling and leather.
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I don't think this relates to another thread (at least not that I can remember or can find via search). The story behind the shoes are that I was in London late last August with a friend, and he had a pair of John Lobb's that he swore by. We stopped into the John Lobb shop on St James, and given that he hadn't purchased shoes in a number of years, they remeasured his foot for some new shoes. I got completely caught up in the whole experience and decided I needed a pair myself.
About a couple months ago I got a call from them that the shoes were ready and since I was going to be in the UK in May of this year, I just waited to pick them up when I was there (here).
The difference between these shoes and an off the shelf pair is to think of a bespoke suite versus an off the rack suit. The shoes are made to the shape of your foot, so when you put them on they fit your foot in all the right places - much like a bespoke suit fits one's body. I should note the shoe trees are also bespoke and made explicity for the shoes; in fact, they don't make them until after the final shoe fitting.
Wonderful! Enjoy! 
absolutely bespoke. enjoy
Beautiful classics , you can really enjoy polishing these !
WOW. Just WOW. 
Wonderful stuff. There is a lifetime of enjoyment in those.
Very nice. Now you just need a hat from Lock & Co Hatters
Excellent pickup. I would love to have a custom pair of shoes made. One day this dream will come true 
When I saw the thread title, I thought ... "I picked up a pair of Lobb shoes, saw the price tag, put them down again gently, and backed away slowly."
In all seriousness, enjoy your great shoes!!
In all seriousness, enjoy your great shoes!!
They are very beautiful. I hope you enjoy them for a long long time.
*jealous*
Calfskin or cordovan?
Calfskin or cordovan?
Beautiful.
Those are fantastic! I only have two pairs of the John Lobb Paris RTW line (still made in England) but I do quietly desire a John Lobb London bespoke pair... One decade...
