- Model: Adidas X16.1
- Player: Karim Benzema
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2016/17
- Size: UK9/US9.5
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- A rare, museum-level pair of Adidas X16.1 boots match worn by Karim Benzema, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner and one of the greatest strikers of his generation.
- Worn during the 2016/17 season, a campaign in which Real Madrid achieved a historic double, winning both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, with Benzema playing a pivotal role in their success.
- Custom made to measure in Germany by Adidas’ elite Athlete Services division to Benzema’s exact specifications, ensuring maximum comfort, precision fit, and performance at the highest level.
- Personalised detailing: Each boot features laser-etched ‘BENZ 10’ on the laterel SprintFrame heel counter — a reference to his iconic squad number and nickname — denoting bespoke production exclusively for the player.
- Features custom interior heel padding, lined in soft black suede for enhanced comfort and stability, a modification not present on retail models.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Season Context:
- The 2016/17 season is widely regarded as one of the most successful in Real Madrid’s modern history.
- Benzema helped lead the line alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, forming part of the legendary “BBC” attack that delivered unprecedented success.
- Real Madrid won La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup, with Benzema contributing crucial goals and assists throughout.
- This campaign laid the foundations for Benzema’s later resurgence, culminating in his Ballon d’Or triumph in 2022, further cementing his legacy among football’s elite.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Construction: Custom-made in Germany by Adidas Athlete Services, ensuring precise fit and tailored ergonomics for Benzema’s performance needs.
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Personalisation: Each boot features laser-etched ‘BENZ 10’ personalisation on the upper.
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Interior: Custom black suede-lined heel padding providing improved lockdown, cushioning, and reduced heel slip.
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Soleplate: Standard FG configuration with subtle rigidity tuning, optimised for the fast, technical play style of elite forwards.
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Upper: Ultra-thin Teijin synthetic with internal reinforcement structure for improved touch and durability.
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Fit & Labeling: Custom internal sizing labels unique to Benzema, denoting non-retail issue.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Historic Context: Match worn during Real Madrid’s 2016/17 double-winning season, one of the defining periods of Benzema’s career.
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Legacy: Benzema has since become Real Madrid’s second all-time top scorer, a five-time UEFA Champions League winner, and the 2022 Ballon d’Or recipient.
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Rarity: Player-issued and match-worn Adidas X16.1 pairs from Benzema’s peak Real Madrid era are exceptionally scarce, especially in such well-preserved condition.
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Provenance: Directly linked to his Champions League and La Liga-winning campaign — a major milestone in the Benzema era.
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Museum-Level Memorabilia: A definitive collector’s piece representing the prime years of one of football’s most complete and decorated strikers.
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Authenticity: Fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
