- Model: Adidas X Speedportal.1
- Player: Lisandro Martínez
- Condition: Match issued
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK9.25/US9.75
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Germany
- Colourway: Solar Gold/Core Black/Team Solar Orange
- Headline Features:
- Adidas X Speedportal.1 match issued to Argentina World Cup winner and Manchester United defender, Lisandro Martínez, known as “The Butcher”.
- Custom-made for use during the 2022/23 season with Manchester United.
- Specially produced by Adidas Athlete Services in Germany, built to Martínez’s exact measurements and playing preferences.
- This pair were never commercially released — a fully bespoke player issue, unavailable to the public.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Modifications & Personalisation:
- Made-to-measure (MTM) construction by Adidas Athlete Services, Germany.
- Quarter size build at UK9.25 (US9.75) — a sizing not available on the retail market.
- Features a bespoke split “butterfly” tongue design, replacing the one-piece upper used on the retail Speedportal.1.
- Includes a custom heel construction, with extra soft and thick internal padding and a plush black fabric liner for enhanced comfort and lockdown.
- Personalisation detailing of the player’s nickname ‘LICHA’ positioned on the lateral heel area of each boot.
- Equipped with SG soleplate tooling, designed for elite-level traction on soft ground surfaces.
- Made in Germany, confirming its elite athlete-exclusive origin.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- World Cup-winning player issue boots from one of the most aggressive and technically gifted defenders in modern football.
- Adidas Athlete Services bespoke construction with multiple non-retail specifications.
- Represents Martínez’s first full season with Manchester United, during which he became a fan favourite and integral part of the defence.
- Features rare quarter sizing, custom split-tongue upper, and unique heel structure — a combination never made available commercially.
- A premium player issue piece ideal for high-end collectors focusing on elite custom builds and World Cup-winning players.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity for guaranteed provenance.
