BEHIND THE BOOTS – DEEP DIVE
An exceptionally rare piece of modern football history: Kevin De Bruyne’s match worn and dual hand-signed Nike Phantom GT2 Elite boots from Manchester City’s historic 2022/23 treble-winning season. Worn during key Premier League and Champions League fixtures and crafted exclusively for De Bruyne by Nike Athlete Services in Montebelluna, this pair represents the peak of midfield excellence. Match worn boots from De Bruyne are scarcely obtainable — a dual-signed example from the season City conquered England and Europe is virtually unheard of.
A rare glimpse into football history: Neymar Jr.’s match worn Nike Hypervenom Phantom boots from the 2014/15 treble-winning season at FC Barcelona. Handcrafted to Neymar’s exact specifications by Nike Athlete Services, these boots feature bespoke touches, including his ‘NJR’ logo, ‘Ousadia Alegria’ inscriptions, and custom Tiempo Legend 4 FG tooling. Worn in pivotal La Liga and UEFA Champions League matches, this pair is a true collector’s treasure — a tangible piece of one of the most audacious talents of modern football.
A museum-grade pair of Lionel Messi’s match worn Adidas F50 Adizero boots from the 2013/14 season, worn for FC Barcelona and Argentina. Fully bespoke and handcrafted by Adidas Athlete Services in Germany, this iconic pair reveals the hidden customisations behind one of the greatest players in football history.
A museum-grade pair of Neymar Jr.’s first true Puma signature boots — match worn and dual hand signed during the 2020/21 season with Paris Saint-Germain. Worn in decisive Champions League and Ligue 1 fixtures, including landmark goals at the Parc des Princes and Old Trafford, and later displayed in a Brazilian football museum. A rare artefact marking the beginning of Neymar’s Puma era.
A detailed look at the match-worn Nike Phantom GX Elite boots used by Rúben Dias throughout Manchester City’s treble-winning 2022/23 season. Photo-matched to twelve unbeaten fixtures — including both the FA Cup Final and Champions League Final — this pair carries the physical marks, customisations and pitch remnants of one of the most historic campaigns in modern football.
