- Model: Puma Ultra Ultimate
- Player: Cody Gakpo
- Condition: Match issued
- Season: 2023/24
- Size: UK11.5/US12.5
- Soleplate: SG (custom hybrid from Ultra 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)
- Made in: China ‘Athlete Exclusive’
- Headline Features:
- Puma Ultra Ultimate match issued to Liverpool and Netherlands forward, Cody Gakpo, for Premier League and UEFA Champions League fixtures during the 2023/24 season.
- This pair are a special “Athlete Exclusive” issue, custom made to measure specifically for Gakpo to meet his exact foot shape, fit, and performance requirements.
- Constructed with a fully bespoke upper, this pair features a custom leather material instead of the retail ‘Ultraweave’ synthetic, with a printed overlay mimicking the retail look — a design disguise used only on player-issue models.
- The pair also feature a custom hybrid soleplate, combining elements from Puma’s Ultra 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 models for a uniquely tailored traction and responsiveness setup.
- Each boot bears personalisation of ‘CMG’ (Cody Mathès Gakpo) on the medial side, alongside the Netherlands national flag to the lateral heel.
- Internally, the boots include custom carbon fibre insole boards for reinforcement and weight reduction — a feature found only on elite player specifications.
- Supplied complete with the original Puma issue box, labelled with the player’s name.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
- Player Features & Modifications:
- Construction: Bespoke “Athlete Exclusive” build made to Cody Gakpo’s personal specifications.
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Upper:
- Custom full leather upper (not commercially available).
- Retail-style “Ultraweave” print applied over the leather for disguise.
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Soleplate:
- Custom SG hybrid configuration, combining design elements from Ultra 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 models.
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Internal Setup:
- Custom carbon fibre insole board for added rigidity and weight reduction.
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Personalisation:
- ‘CMG’ initials printed on the medial side.
- Netherlands flag to the lateral heel area.
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Accompaniments:
- Original Puma issue box featuring the player’s printed name label.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Elite Provenance: Official match-issued pair created exclusively for a current Liverpool and Netherlands international forward.
- Rarity: Custom “Athlete Exclusive” pairs of Gakpo’s are extremely scarce, particularly those from his first full Premier League season with Liverpool.
- Specification Level: Features non-retail customisations — including a full leather upper, disguised visual treatment, carbon fibre board, and bespoke soleplate — making this pair among the highest specification Puma builds.
- Condition: Issued but unused, retaining full match-issue setup and complete original box.
- Authenticity: Verified and accompanied by the BC Boots UK COA.
