John Lobb Brown Museum-Calfleather Chapel Double-Monk Straps

Discover the John Lobb Chapel in brown museum calf—a double monk strap that marries sculptural elegance with uncompromising craftsmanship. Cut from a single piece of full-grain leather, the Chapel’s wholecut design flows seamlessly across the upper, uninterrupted by side seams. The museum calf, hand-finished in deep shades of brown, offers rich tonal variation and a subtle marbled effect that becomes more expressive with wear. Palladium-finished buckles and the elongated almond toe on the 8000 Prestige last lend the shoe a quietly commanding presence—perfect for refined formalwear and sartorial understatement.

Handmade in Northampton, the Chapel is constructed using Goodyear welted technique, allowing for longevity and future resoling. The Prestige leather sole is bevelled and hand-sculpted with wheeled edges and a closed channel, embodying the brand’s dedication to artisanal detail. Included with this pair are original John Lobb shoe trees—crafted from natural lime wood and valued at €190—designed to preserve the Chapel’s crisp form and draw out unwanted moisture. Light, durable, and essential, they help maintain the shoe’s structure and appearance for years to come. This is not merely a monk strap—it is John Lobb at its most exacting, crafted for those who seek excellence in every detail.

Composition: 100% Museum Calfleather

Color: Brown Museum

Pattern: Museum

Fit: True to size

John Lobb Paris stands as one of the great icons of shoemaking—where English heritage meets French finesse. Founded in 1866 in London and later expanding to Paris in 1902, the brand became synonymous with timeless elegance and uncompromising craftsmanship. Each pair is handcrafted with meticulous care in their Paris workshop, where artisans follow a process that takes weeks, not hours—using traditional methods, hand-cut leathers, and precision welting to ensure durability and style in equal measure. It’s not just footwear—it’s wearable art for those who value substance over flash.

Shipping

• Complimentary shipping on orders over €200 (Netherlands), €500 (EU), and €1,000 (rest of world

• Orders below these thresholds are charged based on destination

• All items ship directly from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Customs duties and import fees outside the EU are the customer’s responsibility

Returns

EU customers have the right to withdraw within 14 days of delivery.

• Return shipping is at the customer’s expense

• Items must be returned unworn and in original condition

• Any use beyond indoor fitting may result in a diminished refund

Orders outside the European Union are exported goods and considered final sale (no returns).

Altered or tailored items are final sale.

Please review measurements and quality control comments carefully before ordering. As a small independent boutique we encourage thoughtful purchasing. For any questions, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

To preserve the beauty and integrity , we recommend following a few specific guidelines: avoid prolonged exposure to sources of light, heat and humidity; avoid contact with greasy or oily substances, make-up, perfumes or solvents; it is best to avoid contact with water and place cedar wooden shoe trees in the pair after wear.

Unworn.