I had the vcleat.com staff compile all the successful sales in 2016 of new old stock (NOS) Florsheim Shell Cordovan models. There were a few additional NOS listings which never completed and I excluded those. I don’t care about those. Just closed sales. So if you didn’t sell one of these pairs, put that coffee down. Coffee is for closers only.
There were 26 NOS Shell Cordovan pairs sold in 2016. That’s not a lot. Don’t see your size? Join the club. I haven’t seen a 11.5 D NOS ever. Also, there was just one pair listed as “wide”.
There was a wide range of prices but if the price was lower than $200, the pair went quick. Like minutes. Who are these people who constantly monitoring eBay for bargains? And how can they be stopped? I need a pair. Preferrably in my size.
I added details about each listing and a link back to the original listing on eBay. The link may or may not work after a period of time. eBay deletes listings after a period of time. I also made a few comments for each pair.
I expect more sales next year. Don’t disappoint me. You don’t want the 3rd prize. Remember – Always Be Closing.
Florsheim Imperial 93605 Kenmoor – $439
New Old Stock Florsheim Imperial 93605 13C Shell Cordovan Longwing V-Cleat Vtg
Sold : December 24 after being listed for 18 days (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 13 / Narrow (C, B)Comments : Classic version from 1983
Florsheim Imperial 97626 Kenmoor – $139
Florsheim Imperial 5 Nail V Cleat Shell Cordovan Wingtip Dress Shoes Size 9 1/2
Sold : December 20 after being listed for 32 minutes (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 9.5 / DComments : This is a rare example of a late 1990s version of the 97626. Seller underpriced this one and it went fast.
Florsheim Royal Imperial 97626 Kenmoor – $307
Florsheim shoes, The Royal Imperial size 8.5 D
Sold : December 15 (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Seven Day Auction (28 bids)Size : 8.5 / Medium (D, M)Comments : Made in 1993. A number of significant scrapes. The laces are shredded. Cat attack? Love the color though
Florsheim Imperial 93606 Kenmoor – $100
Florsheim Imperial Shoes 10 B Never Worn
Sold : December 9 after being listed for 23 minutes (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 10 BComments : 1980s model. Beautiful shoes. Sold quickly due to the low price.
Florsheim Blue Label 32601 – $525
RARE VTG NOS FLORSHEIM SHELL CORDOVAN PLAIN TOE BLUCHER SZ 7 !!!
Sold : December 9 after being listed for 1 day (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 7 / Narrow (C, B)Comments : This is a remarkable 1963 pair. The pair went for a good price. We probably won’t see another NOS 32601 for some time.
Florsheim Royal Imperial 97626 Kenmoor – $256
Men’s Florsheim Shoes Royal Imperial Wing Tip Sz. 13 D Dark Brown w/ V Cleat
Sold : November 27 (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Ten Day Auction (9 bids)Size : 13 DComments : This listing included the box and bags. 1992 model. This was a good deal for the buyer.
Florsheim Royal Imperial 97626 Kenmoor – $599
NOS Florsheim Royal Imperial Burgundy Shell Cordovan 8 A 5 Nail V Cleat Two Rows
Sold : November 23 after being listed for 47 days (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 8 Extra Narrow (A+)Comments : Early 1990s model. I was surprised this listing was one of the highest priced pairs. Usually there is less demand for narrow sizes. But you just need one buyer for a successful sale.
Florsheim Imperial 93230 Yuma – $55
Florsheim Yuma Slip On Loafers SZ. 10 D Wine Brand New. Very Rare.
Sold : November 8 after being listed for 20 minutes (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Auction with Buy It NowSize : 10 Medium (D, M)Comments : 1980s model with box. The seller lists the pair as “Very Rare” but puts a Buy It Now price of $55. The seller obviously did some research but failed on the pricing. I am not giving this seller the Glengarry leads. No.
Florsheim Imperial 93605 Kenmoor – $306
Florsheim Imperial Wing Cordovan 10.5 D New Vintage
Sold : October 23 (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Seven Day Auction (2 bids)Size : 10.5 DComments : 1986 pair that included the original box. Heels were replaced.
Florsheim Imperial 97626 Kenmoor – $50
Men’s Florsheim Imperial Cordovan Wingtips Dress Shoes, Sz 10.5 D
Sold : October 19 after being listed for 12 minutes (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 10.5 Medium (D, M)Comments : 1997 model. Sold in 12 minutes!
Florsheim Imperial 93605 Kenmoor – $199
Men’s Florsheim Imperial Quality Vtg 5 nail V Cleat Wing Tip 11 B
Sold : October 16 after being listed for 50 minutes (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 11 Narrow ( B)Comments : I am not sure of the year on this pair but it looks like a 1970s pair.
Florsheim Imperial 97626 Kenmoor – $450
Florsheim Imperial 97626 Shell Cordovan Long Wing Tip 12 D NOS Deadstock
Sold : October 3 after being listed for 1 day (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 12 Medium (D, M)Comments : 1999 pair that I sold. They have a great color.
Florsheim Imperial 93605 Kenmoor – $90
VINTAGE FLORSHEIM MENS KENMOOR BROWN WINGTIP SHOES SIZE 13A
Sold : September 11 (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Five Day Auction (4 bids)Size : 13 Extra Narrow (A+)Comments : 1967 model with box. The low price was likely due to the extra narrow width
Florsheim Imperial 93605 Kenmoor – $399
NOS New Florsheim Imperial Shell Cordovan V-Cleat Longwing Shoes 9.5 Alden Cloth
Sold : August 17 (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Five Day Auction (2 bids)Size : 9.5 Medium (D, M)Comments : 1980 version. The auction had one bidder with 2 bids. Nice color
Florsheim Royal Imperial 97624 Kenmoor – $299
VTG Florsheim Royal Imperial SHELL CORDOVAN V CLEAT #97624 Size 8 D NEVER WORN
Sold : August 7 after being listed for 105 minutes (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 8 Medium (D, M)Comments : This pair was made in 1991 and sold within two hours
Florsheim Imperial 93605 Kenmoor – $898
NWB Florsheim Royal Imperial Brown Shell Cordovan V Cleat size 9D
Sold : July 5 after being listed for 7 days (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 9 Medium (D, M)Comments : This was the highest priced sale during the year. Surprising price. But if you want a new pair in your size, your options are limited.
Florsheim Imperial 93605 Kenmoor – $399
VTG Florsheim Imperial 5 Nail Wingtip Gunboats Shoes Men 9D Shell Cordovan
Sold : July 4 after being listed for 5 hours (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 9 Medium (D, M)Comments : This handsome pair was made in the 1970s and sold very quickly
Florsheim Imperial 93606 Kenmoor – $291
RARE VINTAGE FLORSHEIM IMPERIAL MENS DRESS SHOE DARK BROWN 9 1/2 D BEAUTIFUL
Sold : June 18 (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Seven Day Auction (13 bids)Size : 9 1/2 DComments : Made in 1978 and included the box. I would have bid on them if they were in my size.
Florsheim Imperial 93605 Kenmoor – $389
VTG Florsheim Imperial 5 Nail Wingtip Gunboats Shoes Men 9C Shell Cordovan
Sold : June 13 after being listed for 11 hours (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 9 Narrow (C, B)Comments : This pair went up for sale for $100 but the seller quickly cancelled the listing and relisted them at $389.
Florsheim Royal Imperial 97168 Yuma – $98
The Royal Imperial by Florsheim Shoe Graded Mahogany Brown Mens Loafers SIZE 9.5
Sold : June 7 after being listed for 6 hours (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Auction with Buy It Now (1 bid)Size : 9.5 Medium (D, M)Comments : Another Yuma. And another low Buy It Now price. Great looking pair of shoes. Nice color.
Florsheim Imperial 93606 Kenmoor – $400
1950s style Florsheim Imperial Cordovian
Sold : May 20 after being listed for 30 days (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 10Comments : Bad photos. Cordovan is misspelled. No width listed. And still the seller got $400 for the pair.
Florsheim Imperial 93605 Kenmoor – $124
VTG Florsheim Imperial Wingtip Leather Oxford Shoes Size 10.5 C Burgundy NOS
Sold : May 7 after being listed for 92 minutes (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 10.5 Medium (D, M)Comments : “F.D.” is for Factory Defect. Its unclear from the photos what the defect was. The listing width was “D” but the title width says “C”. I hate that.
Florsheim Royal Imperial 97624 Kenmoor – $225
Florsheim Royal Imperial 11E Oxfords 5 Nail V Cleat Two Rows
Sold : May 5 after being listed for 1 day (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 11 Wide (E,W)Comments : Made in 1991. The only wide pair sold in 2016. Sorry Steve.
Florsheim Imperial 93606 Kenmoor – $100
NEW men’s Stunning 9.5 Florsheim Shoes. VINTAGE
Sold : April 27 after being listed for 32 minutes (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Auction with Buy It Now (1 bid)Size : 9.5 Medium (D, M)Comments : New with Box. 1980s model? Sold quick due to the low price.
Florsheim Imperial 93606 Kenmoor – $299
Florsheim Shell Cordovan Plain Toe Bluchers Burgundy #8 10 New V-Cleat Gunboat
Sold : March 1 after being listed for 61 minutes (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 10 Medium (D, M)Comments : 1966 version. This was my favorite NOS pair sold in 2016. The seller likely left some money on the table.
Florsheim Imperial 93606 Kenmoor – $129
FLORSHEIM MEN’S ROYAL IMPERIAL GENUINE SHELL OXFORD SHOE CORDOVAN GORGEOUS
Sold : February 26 after being listed for 75 minutes (See on eBay )Format and Duration : Buy It NowSize : 10 DComments : This is the same pair as above. The buyer bought and flipped the shoes. This seller definitely left money on the table
Thanks for this (and all of the other great information that you post). I’m curious to know how you find the length of time it took a listing to sell?
Thank you. I use eBay APIs to gather additional information such as the start and end time of the listings.
Ah, okay. Thanks!
Great review and thanks for the hearty laugh for the shout out on me missing the wide shoes!
Steve
Well done! Gives me hope, seeing there were a few narrow widths available. I’ll keep on looking.
Fantastic post! These are all amazing. But whaddya do with vintage shoes that are NOS? Display ’em? Treat ’em like an investment-grade collectible?
Like vinyl LPs, I buy them to play them, so I guess these would be for someone else’s museum. 🙂
You love them
David: Who are these people who constantly monitoring eBay for bargains?
eBay shoe bargain monitor: How is this shoe unbought? The entire vcleat staff must be stuck in traffic waiting for today’s jumper to get off the bridge.
That is a good point. I need to start blaming the staff for this failure. It’s management 101.
Good day
I’m looking for Florsheim Imperial Norwegian size 9E.
I am from South africa and we still get new vintage styles a including the Splittoe Imperial, but it just does not look the same and it also does not have the 5 nails and Vcleat.