- Model: Adidas X17.1
- Player: Gareth Bale
- Condition: Match issued
- Season: 2017/18
- Size: UK9.75/US10.25
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Adidas X17.1 match issued to retired Real Madrid & Wales superstar Gareth Bale, one of the most decorated players in modern football.
- Match issued to the player for use during the 2017/18 season, across La Liga and UEFA Champions League fixtures, during which Real Madrid famously lifted their 13th European Cup, with Bale scoring twice in the final against Liverpool – including his unforgettable overhead kick.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Specification & Construction Details:
- Specially custom made to measure in Germany by Adidas’ Athlete Services, built precisely to Bale’s anatomical fit and performance requirements.
- This pair are entirely different to the retail version of the Adidas X17.1 sold to the public — a true athlete-exclusive construction.
- The upper composition is a hybrid of multiple elite Adidas models:
- The external layer has been lifted from the X16.1, providing enhanced rigidity and responsiveness.
- The Sprintweb structure originates from the F50 Adizero 2013, adding lateral support and shape retention.
- The internal liner is also from the 2013 Adizero, featuring the Sprint Web caging for structural support.
- The upper stiffness and reinforcement levels on this pair are dramatically higher than standard issue, designed to withstand Bale’s explosive acceleration and striking power.
- Internal volume increased to match Bale’s wider foot shape, ensuring maximum lockdown and comfort under high stress.
- Additional reinforcement stitching runs around the entire lacing system, specifically engineered to prevent over-stretching or tearing under match tension — a feature unique to Bale’s setup.
- Each boot is personalised with:
- - The player’s name and squad number ‘BALE 11’
- - The names of his children ‘ALBA’ & ‘NAVA’
- - The Wales flag and Bale’s custom personal logo alap feature.
- Season Context:
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Club: Real Madrid CF
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Season: 2017/18
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Competitions: La Liga, UEFA Champions League, Copa del Rey
- Achievements:
- UEFA Champions League Winner
- UEFA Super Cup Winner
- FIFA Club World Cup Winner
- La Liga runner-up
- Bale scored twice in the 2018 UEFA Champions League Final, including one of the most iconic goals in modern football history.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A player-issued one-off custom pair from one of Bale’s most successful and memorable campaigns with Real Madrid.
- Showcases extreme Adidas Athlete Services craftsmanship, with a hybridised design blending key technologies from multiple models — something not replicated for any other athlete.
- Features unique personalisation celebrating Bale’s family and heritage, adding a rare, human touch to this elite-level pair.
- A museum-grade piece of match memorabilia representing the pinnacle of Bale’s career, coinciding with his unforgettable 2018 Champions League Final performance.
- Incredibly rare — few issued pairs from this period remain in circulation, particularly with Bale’s full custom construction and personalisation.
- Fully authenticated and certified by BC Boots UK.
