Cristiano Ronaldo | Match-Issued Boots | 2015/16 | 1-of-1 ‘What the Mercurial’ | Real Madrid & Portugal

- Model: Nike Mercurial Superfly IV ‘What the Mercurial’

- Player: Cristiano Ronaldo

- Condition: Match-Issued

- Season: 2015/16

- Size: UK8/US9

- Soleplate: SG-Pro

- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare 1-of-1 Nike Mercurial Superfly IV ‘What The Mercurial’ boots bespoke made for and match-issued to one of the greatest players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo.
• Issued to the player during the closing stages of the 2015/16 season — a historic campaign in which Ronaldo secured his fourth Ballon d’Or, alongside UEFA Champions League and UEFA European Championship triumphs with Real Madrid and Portugal.
• Produced within Nike’s elite Montebelluna Athlete Services facility, reserved exclusively for the brand’s highest-profile athletes.
• The ‘What The Mercurial’ edition was released in extremely limited quantities to the public in FG only, with no SG variant ever made commercially, making this pair entirely player-exclusive.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Modifications & Personalisation:

• Fully custom made-to-measure with a bespoke anatomical shape, tailored precisely to Ronaldo’s foot dimensions and biomechanical requirements.
• Features Ronaldo’s personal SG-Pro soleplate configuration, fitted with 11mm screw-in studs throughout, differing from the standard 13mm/11mm retail setup.
• The soleplate is absent of the printed Nike Swoosh graphic found on retail pairs, further distinguishing this as a player-issued build.
• Equipped with Ronaldo’s custom Dynamic Fit Collar, constructed with a thinner, more elasticated knit — designed primarily for aesthetic continuity rather than functional lockdown.
• This bespoke collar also omits the yellow external stripe present on retail Superfly IV models.
• The upper features a larger, higher-profile toe box, engineered to suit Ronaldo’s preferred fit and striking mechanics.
• Internal forefoot boards are fully customised, with the right boot’s medial forefoot board differing in shape to the left, highlighting the precision of individualised construction.
• Unique internal size labels display only numerical sizing and “Made in Italy / Fabrique en Italie”, a format reserved for non-standard, player-exclusive Montebelluna production.
• Handwritten internal coding is present within the internal heel areas, a signature detail of Nike Athlete Services builds.

- Additional Notes:

• This pair are accompanied by the original box, notably presented without any retail labelling, consistent with internal athlete-issued distribution.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Exceptionally rare 1-of-1 match-issued CR7 Mercurial, representing the pinnacle of Nike Athlete Services craftsmanship.
• Directly linked to one of the most successful individual seasons in modern football history.
• A museum-grade piece combining iconic model status, player exclusivity, and extensive bespoke engineering not seen on any retail release.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.