- Model: Adidas Predator Powerswerve
- Player: Sir David Beckham
- Condition: Match issued
- Match: England vs USA, 2008
- Size: No size labels, measured: UK9/US9.5
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Adidas Predator Powerswerve match issued to one of the most iconic and influential footballers of all time, Sir David Beckham.
- Match issued to the player for England national team fixtures during the 2007/08 season, including the England vs USA international fixture in 2008.
- On the pitch prior to the match vs USA, Beckham received a 'golden cap' in recognition of his 100th England cap.
- Specially custom made to measure in Germany by Adidas’ Athlete Services, Beckham’s exclusive boot programme.
- Completely bespoke model, significantly different from any retail variant of the Predator Powerswerve.
- This pair present wear patterns from use in training sessions.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Player Modifications & Custom Specifications:
- Unique player-exclusive design, with a fully custom upper construction made specifically for Beckham.
- Features specially shaped and much larger tongues, created exclusively for the player — embroidered with Beckham’s personal logo & match details ‘ENG vs USA 28.05.2008’, replacing the standard Adidas logo and retail ‘PREDATOR’ branding.
- Each boot is personalised with the names of Beckham’s three sons — ‘Romeo’, ‘Brooklyn’, and ‘Cruz’ — to the medial side of the external heel counter.
- The heel areas feature bespoke embroidery including ‘DB’ & ‘V’ (for David and Victoria Beckham), along with his squad number ‘23’, and a stitched England flag — being on both boots, this is a highly rare detail unique to Beckham’s personal pairs.
- The upper construction includes additional reinforced stitching across the forefoot and vamp areas to prevent overstretching and enhance structural integrity.
- Custom interior heel liner and forefoot padding, built to Beckham’s exact comfort preferences, differing completely from retail versions.
- PowerSpine cavity within the soleplate has been fully blocked off, and the insoles manufactured without the standard PowerSpine unit.
- Soles have been custom made in an extremely ‘flat’ style per Beckham’s specific requirements.
- Reinforced insole boards built into each boot for additional stability, strengthening, and support.
- No internal size labels due to their bespoke nature; pair has been measured to be approximately UK9 / US9.5.
- Slight upper material discolouration caused by training use & age of the boots (17 years).
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A true museum-grade piece from one of the most recognisable athletes in sporting history.
- Beckham’s England-issued, Athlete Services-made boots represent the pinnacle of Adidas craftsmanship, reserved only for the brand’s most elite ambassadors.
- Boots featuring a double-stitched England flag are exceptionally rare, with custom embroidery showcasing Beckham’s family and personal branding adding immense historical and sentimental value.
- A standout artefact from the career of a player who redefined football’s global reach and legacy.
- Fully authenticated with the BC Boots UK Certification Package, guaranteeing complete provenance and authenticity.
