- Model: Adidas Predator X
- Player: Robin van Persie
- Condition: Match Worn
- Tournament: 2010 FIFA World Cup
- Size: Left: UK8.25/US8.75 | Right: UK8.5/US9
- Soleplate: SG, Predator Powerswerve
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Colourway: Black/Sun/Silver
- Headline Features:
- Adidas Predator X match worn by Dutch legend and Premier League icon Robin van Persie.
- Match worn during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa whilst representing the Netherlands national team.
- Specially custom made to measure (MTM) by Adidas’ Athlete Services in Germany, built precisely to the player’s unique foot shape and performance preferences.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Tournament History & Usage:
- Worn by Robin van Persie in 6 of the Netherlands’ 7 fixtures at the 2010 FIFA World Cup — a campaign which saw the Dutch reach the World Cup Final.
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This pair featured in the following fixtures:
• 14th June 2010 — Netherlands 2-0 Denmark, FNB Stadium (Group E).
•19th June 2010 — Netherlands 1-0 Japan, Moses Mabhida Stadium (Group E) — RVP assisted the match-winning goal.
•24th June 2010 Cameroon 1-2 Netherlands, Cape Town Stadium (Group E) — RVP scored the opening goal.
•28th June 2010 — Netherlands 2-1 Slovakia, Cape Town Stadium (Round of 16).
• 2nd July 2010 — Netherlands 2-1 Brazil, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (Quarter-Finals).
• 6th July 2010 — Uruguay 2-3 Netherlands, Cape Town Stadium (Semi-Finals) — RVP assisted the second goal.
- Van Persie contributed to three goal involvements (3 G/A) across the tournament, wearing this exact pair throughout the Netherlands’ journey to the Final.
- Player Features & Customisation:
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Bespoke Athlete Services Construction:
• Handcrafted in Germany to van Persie’s personal specifications.
• Odd and quarter sized fit: left boot UK8.25 (US8.75) and right boot UK8.5 (US9), tailored for anatomical precision.
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Unique Upper & Structural Modifications:
• Ultra-soft, full leather upper, a deviation from the standard synthetic–leather mix construction of the retail model.
• Additional reinforced stitching across the vamp for enhanced control and touch.
• Leather three-stripe detailing replaces the plastic retail version for improved comfort and flexibility.
• Custom split tongue and lacing system — a traditional configuration never seen on retail pairs.
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Custom Soleplate Configuration:
• Fitted with the Predator Powerswerve SG soleplate, taken from the previous generation model for preferred traction and stability.
• A configuration never made publicly available on the Predator X retail range.
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Personalisation Details:
• Left boot: personalised with “SHAQUEEL 11” — van Persie’s son and squad number.
• Right boot: personalised with “DINA LAYLA 11” — his daughter’s name and squad number.
• Each heel features the Netherlands flag in place of the standard Adidas logo — a symbolic national tribute.
• Additional interior padding built into both the lateral midfoot and forefoot push-off zones for enhanced comfort and balance.
- Provenance & Authenticity:
- Authentic match worn pair verified and certified by BC Boots UK, accompanied by the official Certification Package.
- Display clear, match-consistent wear in line with extensive use across multiple World Cup fixtures.
- Constructed at Adidas’ Athlete Services facility in Germany, where the brand’s elite professionals receive their bespoke equipment.
- A fully authenticated and photo-matchable example from one of football’s most technically gifted forwards.
- Collector & Investment Value:
- A historic and museum-grade piece of football memorabilia, worn during one of the most iconic tournaments of the modern era.
- Van Persie remains one of the most prolific and elegant strikers of his generation, renowned for his clinical finishing and technique.
- This bespoke Predator X pair represents both Adidas’ golden era of craftsmanship and RVP’s legacy as the Netherlands’ all-time top scorer.
- A truly investment-grade item, encapsulating a moment of football history — the Netherlands’ unforgettable run to the 2010 World Cup Final.
- Supplied with BC Boots UK Certification Package for complete authenticity assurance.
