- Model: Adidas Ace 16.1
- Player: Steven Gerrard
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2016/17
- Size: Left: UK9 / US9.5 | Right: UK9.5 / US10
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Indonesia (finished in Germany)
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare Adidas Ace 16.1 match worn by English footballing legend, Steven Gerrard.
- Worn during MLS fixtures while representing LA Galaxy in the 2016 season.
- Specially finished in Germany by Adidas’ Athlete Services to meet Gerrard’s exact requirements, making this pair a bespoke player-issue example distinct from retail models.
- Player Features & Customisations:
- Personalisation embroidery on lateral sides: ‘GERRARD 8’.
- Medial sides feature ‘LLL’ representing the names of Gerrard’s wife and daughters: Lilly-Ella, Lexie, and Lourdes.
- Custom interior heel padding with thick, supportive cushioning and soft black suede lining.
- Fixed insoles glued at the player’s request, a modification Gerrard preferred in his boots from circa 2011 onwards.
- Elite-Level Structural Modifications:
- Bespoke fit tailored to Gerrard’s exact foot measurements and playing style.
- Enhanced heel support and insole construction for comfort and stability during high-intensity matches.
- Historical Significance:
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Match Provenance: Worn by Gerrard in MLS fixtures, representing one of the most decorated midfielders in modern football history.
- Extremely rare example of a player-worn, modified Ace 16.1 from Gerrard’s professional career in the United States.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Fully verified with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
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Museum-Level Item: A historic pair from one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, ideal for collectors and investors in elite football memorabilia.
