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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

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 early 1970s

Florsheim Imperial 92621 – PTB – Black

Frequency: Rare
Note: The KENMOOR. Produced from 1964 to early 1970s

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. Almost unattainable. Read my full post on the Yuma

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. Read my full post on the Yuma

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 – U-Throat 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. Read my post on the Yuma

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 Yuma 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 – Mocc Toe Blucher – Brown

Frequency: Rare
Note: The ROYCE. 1960s model

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 heel

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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