Gareth Bale | Match-Issued Boots | Dual Hand-Signed | UEFA Euro 2016 | Wales

- Model: Adidas X16.1

- Player: Gareth Bale

- Condition: Match-Issued & Dual Hand-Signed

- Tournament: UEFA Euro 2016

- Size: UK10/US10.5

- Soleplate: SG

- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare Adidas X16.1 boots match-issued and dual hand-signed by Real Madrid legend and Wales international, Gareth Bale.
• Issued to the player for use during the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.
• This iconic campaign saw Bale lead Wales to a historic Semi-Final finish, ultimately falling to the eventual winners, Portugal.
• Produced within Adidas’ elite Athlete Services division in Germany, these boots share very few similarities with the retail model.
• This pair remained unworn, as Bale opted to continue using his previous X15.1 model for familiarity during the tournament.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Modifications & Personalisation:

• Fully bespoke, made-to-measure construction tailored precisely to Bale’s foot shape and performance requirements.
• Each SprintFrame external heel counter features Bale’s custom logo to the lateral side, incorporating his iconic number ‘11’, the Adidas Three Stripes, and his signature heart celebration.
• The medial heel counters display ‘BALE 11’, alongside ‘ALBA’ (left boot) and ‘NAVA’ (right boot) — the names of his daughters.
• The Wales national flag is featured to the medial heel area of each boot.
• This pair showcases a hybrid construction, combining the X16.1 with elements from the 2013 Adidas F50 Adizero, a model Bale favoured heavily throughout his career.
• External forefoot features SprintWeb technology, with additional internal SprintWeb structures across the medial and lateral midfoot sections.
• A custom padded layer beneath the lacing system has been integrated and secured with stitching at both the top and bottom of the lace channel.
• The internal heel construction features reduced padding and a grippy black mesh liner, consistent with Bale’s preferred setup across multiple Adidas models.
• A unique stitching seam across the midfoot is present — a detail absent on the retail X16.1 but seen on the X16+ Purechaos, highlighting the hybridised build.

- Autographs:

• Each boot has been beautifully hand-signed by Gareth Bale, featuring clear, unrushed signatures incorporating his squad number “11.”

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Match-issued, unworn and dual-signed boots from Wales’ greatest-ever international tournament run.
• Exceptionally rare Adidas Athlete Services prototype build, combining multiple model generations into a single bespoke design.
• Deep personalisation, tournament association, and pristine unused condition make this a museum-grade piece of footballing history.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.