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Florsheim Shell Cordovan Models

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Hello. I had a few readers request a list of Florsheim Shell Cordovan models. And do what I am told. Sometimes. So here it is. It should be useful for vintage shoe enthusiasts.

This list primarily covers Made in USA models from the 1960s to 1990s that have appeared on eBay. I broke them up by product line: Florsheim Imperial; Florsheim Royal Imperial; and Florsheim Blue Label. I also catagorized them by frequency:

  • Common: 6+ pairs listed on eBay in a given month
  • Uncommon: 1 to 5 pairs listed on eBay in a given month
  • Rare: 1 to 5 pairs listed on eBay in a year

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    For custom, MTO, or special order models, I labelled the model number as “Limited“.

    Where do you find the shoe model number? Unless it is worn off, its on the inside of the shoe. Read the post on Florsheim model numbers.

    Have a pair of Florsheim shoes that you believe are shell cordovan but they are not on the list? Most likely they are not shell but again, this isn’t 100% accurate so feel free to leave a comment or send me an email through the “Contact” link. At some point, I will publish a list of non-shell models sometime so this “not shell” categorization can be explicit rather than implicit.

    According to this Ashland Leather post, Florsheim used Horween color #4 for their brown models.

    If you are looking to buy a pair, read my guide to buying a Florsheim Imperial 93605.


    Florsheim Imperial

    Florsheim Imperial 92612 – LWB – Black

    Frequency: Uncommon
    Note: The KENMOOR. Produced from 1962 to 1980s

    Florsheim Imperial 92621 – PTB – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The KENMOOR. Produced from 1964 to 1980s

    Florsheim Imperial 92649 – LWB – Black

    Frequency: Rare

    Florsheim Imperial 92650 – PTB – Black

    Frequency: Rare

    Florsheim Imperial 92010 – Loafer – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The YUMA
    Photos coming soon

    Florsheim Imperial 93007 – Loafer – Brown

    Frequency: Rare (super rare)
    Note: The original YUMA. 1960s model

    Florsheim Imperial 93009 – Loafer – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The TUSCANY. Tassel loafer
    Photos coming soon

    Florsheim Imperial 93230 – Loafer – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The YUMA. This is a highly sought after model.

    Florsheim Imperial 93231 – Loafer – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The TUSCANY

    Florsheim Imperial 93232 – Loafer – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The DREXEL

    Florsheim Imperial 93605 – LWB – Brown

    Frequency: Common
    Note: The KENMOOR. Produced from ~1960 to 1988. See my Florsheim 93605 buying guide here.

    Florsheim Imperial 93606 – PTB – Brown

    Frequency: Common
    Note: The KENMOOR. Produced from 1962 to 1988

    93624 – Split Toe Blucher – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Notes: The KENMOOR. 1960s model

    Florsheim Imperial 13005 – PTB – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Late 1990s model

    Florsheim Imperial 13007 – PTB – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Late 1990s model. Probably among the last USA produced shell cordovan shoes

    Florsheim Imperial 13026 – LWB – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Late 1990s model

    Florsheim Imperial 53841 – LWB – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: This model is either custom or mismarked

    Limited – Boot – Brown

    Frequency: Rare

    Limited – Long Wing Blucher – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Shell Cordovan version of the Patrician

    Limited – Plain Toe Blucher – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: In late 1990s, Royal Imperial PTB were rebranded as Imperial. This is likely a black version of the 97624

    Limited – Wholecut Bal – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Not sure if this was a custom shoe or a limited order

    Limited – Saddle – Brown

    Frequency: Rare


    Florsheim Royal Imperial

    Florsheim Royal Imperial 97164 – Loafer – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The DREXEL

    Florsheim Royal Imperial 97168 – Loafer – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The YUMA. This is a highly sought after model.

    Florsheim Royal Imperial 97624 – PTB – Brown

    Frequency: Uncommon
    Note: The KENMOOR. 1990s model

    Florsheim Royal Imperial 97626 – LWB – Brown

    Frequency: Common
    Note: The KENMOOR. 1990s model and nearly identical to the 93605. Rebadged as Imperial in the late 1990s. Check out a restore of a 97626 in this post

    Limited – Saddle – Brown

    Frequency: Rare

    Limited – Wing Top Balmoral- Black

    Frequency: Rare

    Limited – Wing Top Balmoral- Brown

    Frequency: Rare

    Limited – Loafer – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Black version of the 97168

    Limited – Long Wing Blucher – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Black version of the 97626. Both models I seen have had a code of 01-23891-5

    Limited – Cap Toe Balmoral – Black

    Frequency: Rare

    Florsheim Blue Label

    Florsheim 22301 – Wing Tip Balmoral – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The KENMOOR. 1960s model

    Florsheim 22601 – PTB – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The KENMOOR. 1960s model

    Florsheim 32001 – Loafer – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The ROYCE. 1960s model
    Photos coming soon

    Florsheim 32301 – Wing Tip Balmoral – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The KENMOOR. 1960s model

    Florsheim 32302 – Saddle Oxford – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The DOVER. 1960s model

    Florsheim 32601 – PTB – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The KENMOOR. 1960s model

    Florsheim 32603 – Boot – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The KENMOOR. 1960s model
    Photos coming soon

    Florsheim 32604 – PTB – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The ROYCE. 1960s model
    Photos coming soon

    Florsheim 72021- PTB – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Early 1990s model

    Florsheim 72024- Loafer- Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: The YUMA

    Florsheim 76424 – LWB – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Mid-1990s model. Signature Line. Has a rubber sole

    Florsheim 78006 – LWB – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Mid-1990s model. Likely the same as the 97626

    Florsheim 78008 – PTB – Brown

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Mid-1990s model. Likely the same as the 97624

    Florsheim 78015 – LWB – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Early 1990s model

    Florsheim 78017 – PTB – Black

    Frequency: Rare
    Note: Early 1990s model




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        1. Wow. Those shoes are 50 years old. Amazing. He got a good deal on them. A lot of vintage collectors are looking for that model. Its super rare.

    4. I’m trying to find out what model my Florsheim Cordovin leather shoes are. The model number does not match anything on the website that I have seen. It is stamped on the bottom Genuine Cordovin and most of the label on the inside of the shoe is rubbed off, but I can see that it says Taylor Made with the gold oval. They are long wings burgundy color. The numbers inside are 90 5311016 7 then on the second line is B/D 6295. That’s all there is. Any knowledge on the model ? Thank you.

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    7. Hi. I have a Imperial tassel long wing loafer 93245. This is not on your list but has a close #, appears to be shell, and I can’t find a similar long wing comparison. How can I tell otherwise? Thanks.

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      1. The 93245 is not shell. I am 100% on that. I have seen worn versions and you can see creases in the upper leather. Shell will have rolls, not creases.

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    9. Hey David, What about the Florsheim Royal imperial shoes without a serial number? Where can I find pictures about those?
      Thanks!

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