- Model: Adidas Predator 19.1 Mania Special Edition
- Player: Aymeric Laporte
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2019/20
- Size: UK10.5/US11
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Special edition Adidas Predator 19.1 Mania match worn by Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte.
- Worn during the pre-lockdown period of the 2019/20 Premier League campaign, representing one of Europe’s most dominant sides.
- Bespoke, athlete-exclusive construction produced in Germany by Adidas’ elite Athlete Services facility, tailored precisely to Laporte’s foot shape and performance demands.
- Built with an extremely wide last, especially through the midfoot, to accommodate Laporte’s unique fit requirements.
- Reinforced structural elements throughout the soleplate and upper deliver increased rigidity, stability, and durability for top-level match play.
- Match History:
- 21st January 2020 — Sheffield United 0-1 Manchester City, Bramall Lane.
- Player Features & Customisations:
- Left boot personalised with “LIONEL AGNES” on the lateral side of the upper.
- Right boot personalised with “ALEXIA LEO” — family-themed detailings exclusive to the player.
- Features a custom ultra-soft premium leather upper, far superior in quality and feel compared to the retail Predator 19.1.
- Custom internal heel construction with heavy additional padding and a soft red suede lining for comfort and lockdown.
- Reinforced insole boards engineered for increased soleplate stiffness and enhanced stability during defensive movements.
- Unique external heel design crafted from a soft leather-like material, replacing the retail model’s rubber fin construction.
- Only a select handful of Adidas’ top-tier sponsored athletes were provided this special edition Predator 19.1 Mania.
- Purpose-built to the exact specifications of Aymeric Laporte for elite-level performance.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Ultra-rare, player-exclusive, match-worn Predator Mania variant, unavailable to the public in any form.
- Represents Laporte during a historic Manchester City era, adding both sporting and cultural significance.
- Ideal for serious collectors seeking true one-off player-issue pieces with exceptional provenance and premium construction.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
