- Model: Nike T90 Laser iII
- Player: Rio Ferdinand
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2009/10
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK11/US12
- Soleplate: SG, Total 90 Zoom Air
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Nike T90 Laser II match worn by one of the greatest defenders in Premier League history, Rio Ferdinand.
- Worn by the player in Barclays Premier League fixtures for Manchester United and 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches for the England national team during the 2009/10 season.
- Perfectly photo matched to in-game, close-up shots of Ferdinand wearing this exact pair across both domestic and international fixtures.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Match History (4 Fixtures, 2 Wins, 1 Clean Sheet):
This pair were worn by Rio Ferdinand in a total of four competitive fixtures for club and country:
- 10th October 2009 – Ukraine 1–0 England – Dnipro Stadium (2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier).
- 14th October 2009 – England 3–0 Belarus – Wembley Stadium (2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier).
- 17th October 2009 – Manchester United 2–1 Bolton Wanderers – Old Trafford (Premier League).
- 25th October 2009 – Liverpool 2–0 Manchester United – Anfield (Premier League).
- Player Modifications & Customisation Details:
- Specially custom made to measure for Ferdinand in Nike’s Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, Italy, where the brand’s professional player issue boots are handcrafted.
- Each boot features personalised embroidery of the player’s initials and squad number – ‘RF5’ – to the lateral side of the upper.
- Equipped with a custom SG soleplate lifted directly from the earlier Nike Total 90 Zoom Air (2005/06) model.
- This hybrid soleplate setup was produced exclusively for professional athletes, featuring black plastic screw-in studs with aluminium tips – never made available commercially.
- A custom carbon fibre plate has been built into each boot’s internal structure to add strength, reinforcement, and energy return during match play.
- Due to their bespoke construction, this pair feature no internal size labels — instead, the player’s custom foot last (mould) ID number has been handwritten inside by the Italian craftsmen at Montebelluna.
- The upper material and fit have been tailored to Ferdinand’s exact specifications, providing a tighter wrap around the midfoot for enhanced lockdown.
- Finished with the Total 90 Zoom Air branding to the soleplate, confirming athlete-exclusive configuration.
- Season & Context:
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Club: Manchester United
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National Team: England
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Season: 2009/10
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Competitions: Barclays Premier League, 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
- Honours (Career Context):
- 6× Premier League Champion
- UEFA Champions League Winner (2007/08)
- 81 England Caps
- One of the most technically gifted and composed defenders in Premier League history
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A dual club and country worn pair from the peak of Rio Ferdinand’s career – an era in which he was considered one of the finest centre-backs in world football.
- The Montebelluna customisation and use of a hybrid Zoom Air soleplate make this a unique athlete-exclusive configuration unseen at retail level.
- Worn during key fixtures across both the Premier League and England’s 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign, providing exceptional historical and collector value.
- Represents the final era of the iconic Total 90 series, a boot line synonymous with elite-level defenders and midfielders of the 2000s.
- A museum-grade piece of match-worn memorabilia from one of Manchester United’s most decorated and respected players.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, verifying provenance and authenticity.
