Gareth Bale | Match-Issued Boots | 2017/18 | Real Madrid & Wales

- Model: Adidas X17.1

- Player: Gareth Bale

- Condition: Match-Issued

- Season: 2017/18

- Size: UK9.75/US10.25

- Soleplate: SG

- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)

- Headline Features:

• Adidas X17.1 match-issued to retired Real Madrid & Wales superstar Gareth Bale, one of the most decorated players in modern football.
• Match-issued to the player for use during the 2017/18 season, across La Liga and UEFA Champions League fixtures, during which Real Madrid famously lifted their 13th European Cup, with Bale scoring twice in the final against Liverpool – including his unforgettable overhead kick.
• Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.

- Player Specification & Construction Details: 

• Specially custom made to measure in Germany by Adidas’ Athlete Services, built precisely to Bale’s anatomical fit and performance requirements.
• This pair are entirely different to the retail version of the Adidas X17.1 sold to the public — a true athlete-exclusive construction.
• The upper composition is a hybrid of multiple elite Adidas models:
• The external layer has been lifted from the X16.1, providing enhanced rigidity and responsiveness.
• The Sprintweb structure originates from the F50 Adizero 2013, adding lateral support and shape retention.
• The internal liner is also from the 2013 Adizero, featuring the Sprint Web caging for structural support. 
• The upper stiffness and reinforcement levels on this pair are dramatically higher than standard issue, designed to withstand Bale’s explosive acceleration and striking power.
• Internal volume increased to match Bale’s wider foot shape, ensuring maximum lockdown and comfort under high stress.
• Additional reinforcement stitching runs around the entire lacing system, specifically engineered to prevent over-stretching or tearing under match tension — a feature unique to Bale’s setup.
• Each boot is personalised with:
• - The player’s name and squad number ‘BALE 11’
• - The names of his children ‘ALBA’ & ‘NAVA’
• - The Wales flag and Bale’s custom personal logo alap feature.

- Season Context:

• Club: Real Madrid CF
• Season: 2017/18
• Competitions: La Liga, UEFA Champions League, Copa del Rey
• Achievements:
• UEFA Champions League Winner
• UEFA Super Cup Winner
• FIFA Club World Cup Winner
• La Liga runner-up
• Bale scored twice in the 2018 UEFA Champions League Final, including one of the most iconic goals in modern football history.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• A player-issued one-off custom pair from one of Bale’s most successful and memorable campaigns with Real Madrid.
• Showcases extreme Adidas Athlete Services craftsmanship, with a hybridised design blending key technologies from multiple models — something not replicated for any other athlete.
• Features unique personalisation celebrating Bale’s family and heritage, adding a rare, human touch to this elite-level pair.
• A museum-grade piece of match memorabilia representing the pinnacle of Bale’s career, coinciding with his unforgettable 2018 Champions League Final performance.
• Incredibly rare — few issued pairs from this period remain in circulation, particularly with Bale’s full custom construction and personalisation.
• Fully authenticated and certified by BC Boots UK.