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Well Lobb does it…Mr Nicholas Templeman (formerly of Lobb) does it…There are likely others.I don't think it's that common? But I agree, I'd probably be unhappy if a shoemaker stamps their logo or name on my shoes.
Doesn't really bother me. I remember when I did a tour of the JLP workshop, Patrick Verdillon showed me the stamp and then stamped a piece of leather saying how every show gets stamped as the final step. He then purposely marked out the stamp on the piece of leather even though it was just a scrap leather.Is it just me....or do others prefer the maker NOT stamp their name on the sole? I know history behind the reason, but seems to me this is an unsightly mark - especially for fish tail and/or fiddleback waist treatments...
I probably missed it because I didn't pay too much attention, but you seem to be right, I scoured Nicholas' instagram and found this:Well Lobb does it…Mr Nicholas Templeman (formerly of Lobb) does it…There are likely others.
I think the practice was done in the old days to prevent outworkers from selling the quality pieces bespoke makers provided for finishing the shoes - and subbing in cheaper materials.
Is it just me....or do others prefer the maker NOT stamp their name on the sole? I know history behind the reason, but seems to me this is an unsightly mark - especially for fish tail and/or fiddleback waist treatments...
I always prefer no logo, but, frankly, on the sole it doesn't bother me too much.
Much ado about nothing. Who cares what's written on the sole? That's the part of the shoe that's supposed to get scratched up and dirty as hell
When the stamping is done at the waist, it can last a long timeMuch ado about nothing. Who cares what's written on the sole? That's the part of the shoe that's supposed to get scratched up and dirty as hell