Key Significance:
- Match-worn by John Stones during Manchester City’s 2021/22 Premier League title-winning campaign.
- This pair combine to have been worn across Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup and FIFA World Cup Qualifier fixtures as Stones played a crucial role in Pep Guardiola’s defensive structure.
- Each boot personalised with ‘STONES 5’ to the lateral upper and his children’s names ‘CONNIE ISAIAH’ across the medial sides, with England flag detailing to the lateral side of the right boot.
- The left and right boot originate from differing pairs, with documented match use spanning across both club and international fixtures between November 2021 & March 2022, combining a total of 15 fixtures, with Stones contributing to 2 goals & keeping 11 clean sheets in that time, recording 14 wins and 1 loss.
- Built entirely by hand in Nike’s Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, the same workshop used for Nike’s most elite contracted players.
- Features an extremely rare transparent CTR360 Maestri III SG-Pro soleplate, never available on the commercial market.
- Enhanced with internal carbon fibre reinforcement, custom padding, and strengthened insole boards.
- Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.
- Match History (Left Boot):
UEFA Champions League:
- 15th February 2022 – Sporting Lisbon 0–5 Manchester City, Estádio José Alvarado (Round of 16 1st Leg).
Premier League:
- 15th January 2022 – Manchester City 1–0 Chelsea, Etihad Stadium.
- 9th February 2022 – Manchester City 2–0 Brentford, Etihad Stadium.
- 26th February 2022 – Everton 0–1 Manchester City, Goodison Park.
- 6th March 2022 – Manchester City 4–1 Manchester United, Eithad Stadium.
FA Cup:
- 5th February 2022 – Manchester City 4–1 Fulham, Etihad Stadium (Stones scored 1 goal, Fourth Round).
- 1st March 2022 – Peterborough 0–2 Manchester City, London Road Stadium (Fifth Round).
Match History (Right Boot):
UEFA Champions League:
- 24th November 2021 – Manchester City 2–1 PSG, Etihad Stadium (Group A).
- 7th December 2021 – RB Leipzig 2–1 Manchester City, Red Bull Arena (Group A).
Premier League:
- 6th November 2021 – Manchester United 0–2 Manchester City, Old Trafford.
- 21st November 2021 – Manchester City 3–0 Everton, Etihad Stadium.
- 14th December 2021 – Manchester City 7–0 Leeds United, Etihad Stadium (Stones scored 1 goal).
- 19th December 2021 – Newcastle United 0–4 Manchester City, St. James’ Park.
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers:
- 12th November 2021 – England 5–0 Albania, Wembley Stadium.
- 15th November 2021 – San Marino 0–10 England, San Marino Stadium.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Montebelluna Construction (Nike Athlete Services):
- Hand-built, made-to-measure boots adjusted to Stones’ precise foot shape and comfort requirements.
- Premium build quality, significantly different from the retail Phantom GT 2 Elite.
Custom Soleplate Setup:
- Fully custom CTR360 Maestri III SG-Pro soleplate, taken directly from the iconic 2010–2013 control silo.
- Soleplate is made transparent to mimic Phantom GT 2 visuals — a disguise technique used on professional player boots.
- Offers enhanced traction, stud spacing, and underfoot stability tailored to Stones’ preferences.
Reinforcement & Protection:
- Internal carbon fibre plate built into each boot to increase rigidity and protect against metatarsal injury — a modification used across many defender-issued Nike boots.
- Thicker, reinforced insole boards for improved stiffness, responsiveness, and structural integrity.
Comfort Enhancements:
- Extra internal padding built beneath the lacing system to prevent lace bite.
- Tailored upper shaping and Montebelluna internal linings for improved comfort during high-intensity matches.
Personalisation:
- Lateral side: ‘STONES’.
- Right boot: England flag detailing.
- Medial sides: personalised with his children’s names ‘CONNIE ISAIAH’.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Title-Winning Season Artefact: These boots originate from a Premier League-winning campaign, boosting long-term historical value.
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Elite Defender Provenance: Stones is now one of world football’s most decorated defenders — Champions League winner, multiple Premier League titles, and a key England international.
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Athlete Services Rarity: Montebelluna-built Phantom GT 2 models with CTR360 soleplates are exceptionally scarce and highly sought after by collectors.
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High-End Modification Package: Carbon fibre reinforcement, transparent CTR soleplate, customised padding—significant deviations from retail that highlight top-tier professional specification.
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Long-Term Investment Appeal: Stones’ legacy at Manchester City continues to build year-on-year, making match-worn items from key seasons increasingly blue-chip assets.
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Verified: Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.
