- Model: Adidas X17+ Purespeed
- Player: Luis Suárez
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2017/18
- Size: UK9/US9.5
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare Adidas X17+ Purespeed match worn by Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez during the 2017/18 La Liga and UEFA Champions League campaigns with FC Barcelona.
- Custom-made to measure in Germany by Adidas Athlete Services to Suárez’s exact specifications.
- Left boot: Laser-etched personalisation of his daughter’s name & DOB ‘DELFI 05.08.10’ with Uruguay flag on the lateral side, plus ‘SUAREZ 9’ on the medial side.
- Right boot: Laser-etched personalisation of his son’s name & DOB ‘BENJA 26.09.13’ with Uruguay flag on the lateral side, and his wife’s name & anniversary ‘SOFI 08.10.02’ on the medial side.
- Each boot includes a custom reinforced insole board for added rigidity and stability during elite-level matches.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match & Season Context:
- Worn throughout competitive La Liga and UEFA Champions League fixtures in the 2017/18 season.
- Represents a key period in Suárez’s career at Barcelona, including high-profile domestic and European matches.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Professional Construction: Built to elite athlete specifications with bespoke fit and custom reinforcements.
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Personalisation: Extensive laser-etched family inscriptions and national flag on both boots — a rare, one-to-one player issue.
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Wear Provenance: Visible match wear including scuffing, flex creases, and stud impressions consistent with top-flight usage.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Elite Striker Artefact: Suárez is widely regarded as one of the best strikers of the modern era; match-worn boots from this period are highly desirable.
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Exclusive Personalisation: Dual family inscriptions and national flag make these boots exceptionally rare.
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High Collectability: Direct match-worn, personalised boots from Barcelona during Suárez’s peak years are limited and sought after.
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Investment Appeal: Player-worn boots with confirmed provenance from high-level European competitions maintain strong long-term value.
