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• Florsheim Imperial
  Shell Cordovan High-Vamp Loafer
  “Yuma”
  Euro 820

  This is Florsheim’s much-loved and much sought-after signature High-Vamp Loafer, the pride of the Collegiate Set, the legendary “Yuma”, a loafer like no other; the hand-sewn moccasin vamp almost meets the welt in front and is anchored to the sides with a binding that sends Alden’s loafer back to school.

  Florsheim was Horween’s number one shell cordovan client for most of the 20th century, out-buying all other customers put together, so the quality of this cordovan can be said to be, simply, the best. This shoe may be dated to as late as the 1980’s but the model was already in evidence in the late 1950’s. This is the original, the classic Yuma, and not to be confused with the calfskin version revivals of 1999 or 2007. For the Florsheim lover, this is an historic collectors item, rarer today than any other Florsheim shoe, including the ultra-rare alligators –the last Cordovan Yuma I personally have seen was over two years ago- in short, the last word in a Florsheim shell cordovan and, yes, it is just a simple loafer, but it is the rarest one you will ever own and one of the most beautiful.

  Size Details

  7.5E US.....6.5F UK.....Continental: 40.5E, for the medium width to somewhat wider foot. Particularly difficult to find in good condition in an "E" fitting; little doubt that thsi is lhe last of its kind in captivity, especially in this smaller size..

  Condition

  Superb original condition, worn once or twice! The soles having only the paint rubbed off. Tops, almost no creasing.

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