# Bespoke British Footwear John Lobb's New Made-To-Order Service Offers Customized Shoes By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-08-12 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-lobb References: [buro247.me](http://www.buro247.me/fashion/footwear/john-lobb-extends-it-exclusive-bespoke-service.html) & [johnlobb](http://www.johnlobb.com/by-request) John Lobb is a UK-based brand synonymous with [luxury footwear offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot) that are designed with impeccable quality and comfort in mind. The legendary shoemaker is now offering a bespoke footwear service that lets consumers bring the style of their dreams to life. Featuring a myriad of high quality leather, [suede and canvas upper options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2), durable soles, laces as well as trim styles, John Lobb's bespoke footwear service follows in the footsteps of luxury fashion houses like [Prada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toblach) -- who offered customizable versions of its iconic stilettos recently. Though pricey, this bespoke footwear service suggests that stylish and comfortable footwear is an investment worth making, especially when highly personalized to fit the varying lifestyle needs of consumers with different fashion preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized Footwear:** John Lobb's bespoke footwear service taps into the growing demand for personalized shoes, offering consumers the opportunity to create their own unique style. - **Luxury Customization:** The rise of luxury customization, as seen in Prada's customizable stilettos, opens up opportunities for brands to offer personalized products and cater to individual consumer preferences. - **Investment in Personal Style:** John Lobb's bespoke footwear service highlights the trend of consumers willing to invest in high-quality, personalized footwear that aligns with their fashion needs and lifestyle. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating customized options into their product offerings, catering to the demand for unique and personalized styles. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can tap into the growing popularity of customization by providing bespoke services, enhancing their exclusivity and offering a unique value proposition to their customers. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The footwear manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of personalized shoes by adopting advanced customization technologies and processes to meet the demand for bespoke footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Italian-Made Boot Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jb-ander.md) - [Bespoke Handbag Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind.md) - [Luxury Men's Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-mens-footwear.md) - [Customizable Co-Created Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-maker.md) - [Unique Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fluevog.md) - [Timeless Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-boot-designs.md) - [Premium Italian Footwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girotti.md) - [Luxurious Ergonomic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line.md) - [Suede Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2.md)