RARE | FLORSHEIM SHELL CORDOVAN TUSCANY TASSEL LOAFERS SHOES 8 U.S

Name: RARE | FLORSHEIM SHELL CORDOVAN TUSCANY TASSEL LOAFERS SHOES 8 U.S
Brand: Florsheim
SKU: 68c296d2b6af92532192c032
Price: 215.0 CAD
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Model: 93231 - "Tuscany" tassel loafers in #8 shell cordovan Notes: A rare shell cordovan tassel loafer model called the "Tuscany". These shoes show creases at the vamp and very slightly at the heel. Scuffing in the front of the bottom side of the shoe but great condition in the heel. Size U.S 8 Mens Vintage from the early 80s Very good vintage condition 8/10 Rare find looking for a new home Feel free to ask any questions Photos shown with bright lighting and regular lighting What is Shell Cordovan? All About the Revered Equine Leather Shell cordovan is a dense, durable type of tanned equine leather made from the fibrous connective tissue found in the rump of a horse, not the outer skin. Florsheim Imperial discontinued their shell cordovan shoes in the 80s and were only made for a short period of history, they were only made in the "imperial quality" line that was only made in the U.S that featured florsheim's highest of quality. Making these shoes very rare to come across and the quality unbeatable. Please feel free to ask any questions!

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kikik1 @coletsujita where is it written what leather is it made of , is it made in India most of them are made in India and its written on shoe

Oct 11Reply

coletsujita @kikik1 @kikik1 These are made from shell cordovan leather. Which is Essentially the rump of a horse between the skin and the muscle. It's a very durable and stylish type of leather thats quite expensive. These shoes don't state the leather likely because shell cordovan has a very distinctive look, shine, and feel to them.

Oct 12Reply

coletsujita @kikik1 As far as where these were made it doesn't necessarily say on the shoe, However the "imperial quality" on the inside of the shoe at the heel, shows that these are from the imperial quality line. This line featured its highest quality. The codes and manufacturing further shows that this are definitely a U.S Vintage pair from the early 80s. very likely to be from Chicago Illinois.

Oct 12Reply

coletsujita @kikik1 Sorry If that was a lot to read but these shoes have a really cool history with outstanding quality! let me know if you have anymore questions i'm happy to help.

Oct 12Reply

kikik1 @coletsujita my question was how you know they are made of what leather I have few shoe of these brand never saw these brand used anything other than genuine leather was wondering how you know what leather they are made of ? That all my ask

Oct 12Reply

kikik1 @coletsujita these are hundreds of these brand shoe for sale on poshmark all are genuine leather most made in India so was wondering about leather anyway thank you for clarifying it’s not written anywhere

Oct 12Reply

kikik1 @coletsujita Yes FLORSHEIM did make some she back in the day in US but lately they all made in india if you see poshmark lot of them selling these but i have never seen these she use anything other than genuine leather so was wondering is it written on shoe , that all , thank you so much for your message have a good day .

Oct 12Reply

coletsujita @kikik1 Yes you're correct. All genuine leather and many made in India especially as of recent. I'll do my best to answer your questions to the best of my ability. So in the 80s and specifically when florsheim just started, shell cordovan was very popular and florsheim commonly used it.

Oct 12Reply

coletsujita @kikik1 It's easy to tell with this pair due to serveral reasons 1. The smooth, non grained surface 2. the unique wrinkles called "rolling" instead of creasing 3. the distinctive sturdy and durable feel 4. the shine on them is an easy way to spot shell cordovan 5. and lastly the colour is very distinctive especially with more vintage pieces. In the light its very red and without direct light its a deep red or brown colour.

Oct 12Reply

coletsujita @kikik1 shell cordovan is not as popular and is not used much, Florsheim doesn't make shell cordovan leather shoes anymore. Shell Cordovan was only made with the 80s vintage made in U.S line. Which is probably why you've seen most of them on poshmark with different leather. These are very hard to come across these days.

Oct 12Reply

kikik1 @coletsujita Some shoe makers always used Alden makes them , Prada makes them , Harry Rosen makes them in Italy lot of other shoe makers use them never heard of FLORSHEIM because making them is very expensive and these shoe were never sold more than 200 even back in the day . Anyways my question was is it written anywhere , i cannot figure out what leather shoe is made of looking at it if its lamb , genuine , , bonded , some cheap leather , Cordovan , crocodile unless written . Thanks agai

Oct 12Reply

coletsujita @kikik1 Sorry i'll do my best to answer you, so you are just asking if its written any where? To answer that, no, it doesn't say exactly anywhere on the shoe that its shell cordovan leather. Again, by process of discovering its age and researching methods of identifying if its shell cordovan, I have found out that they are shell cordovan leather. Leather from a horses rump that is made from the fibrous connective tissue between the skin and muscle of that area.

Oct 12Reply

coletsujita @kikik1 you may have never heard of Florsheim using it because the quality has went down since the 80s and the imperial quality line was discontinued shortly after it began. and yes Shell cordovan is still used today, by very high end brands making high end shoes.

Oct 12Reply

coletsujita @kikik1 Florsheim seemed to have move away from making higher end shoes and since then has made lower quality shoes which likely is causing confusion as you seem to know shell cordovan is expensive and hard to work with. and florsheim isn't necessarily considered a high quality or high end brand in todays age.

Oct 12Reply