- Model: Nike Mercurial Superfly IX Elite
- Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Condition: Match issued
- Season: 2023/24
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8 / US9
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare, match-issued pair of Nike Mercurial Superfly IX for one of football’s all-time greats, 5x Ballon d'Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Prepared for Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2023/24 season with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League & the Portugal national team.
- Personalised with CR7 branding & Portugal flag on the lateral sides.
- Children’s names inscribed: Right boot – Eva Maria, Alana Martina, Bella; Left boot – Mateo, Cris Jr.
- Bespoke build from Nike’s Montebelluna facility – hand-made to Ronaldo’s exact specifications.
- Unique player modifications: Extra heel padding, raised heel height (+11mm), raised toe box areas, custom 11mm stud length across all SG studs.
- This is one of the final models of the Superfly in the Mercurial silo which Ronaldo wore during his career, having worn continuously since 2014.
- A rare, investment-grade Ronaldo piece, issued but unworn.
- Authenticity guaranteed with BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Player Features & Provenance
- Match Issued: Created for Ronaldo’s use in Saudi Pro League fixtures with Al-Nassr, 2023/24 season.
- Personalisation:
- Lateral side of both: CR7 logo and Portugal flag.
- Right boot: Names of daughters Eva Maria, Alana Martina, Bella.
- Left boot: Names of sons Mateo, Cris Jr.
- Custom Construction:
- Produced exclusively at Nike’s Athlete Services hub in Montebelluna, Italy.
- Heels reinforced with heavy custom padding and smaller ventilation holes for comfort.
- Toe box areas raised considerably over the retail specification.
- Larger internal volume to accomodate Ronaldo's foot shape.
- Heel area raised by approximately 11mm compared to retail versions.
- Custom stud setup: 11mm studs throughout, diverging from retail spec (13mm in heels).
- Collector & Investment Significance
- Player Exclusive Build: Entirely distinct from commercial releases, bespoke tailored specifically for Ronaldo.
- Personalisation Depth: Family names – an intimate, personal detail.
- Scarcity Value: Match-issued items from Ronaldo, even unworn, are highly desirable given his status as one of the greatest players of all time.
- 2023/24 season: A campaign in which Ronaldo broke the all-time goalscoring record in the Saudi Pro League with 35 goals.
- Montebelluna Prestige: Hand-crafted in Nike’s most elite facility, reserved for their top global athletes.
- Investment Appeal: Ronaldo memorabilia remains among the most secure blue-chip assets in football collecting, with issued pairs representing an accessible entry into his match-preparation history.
