Cody Gakpo | Match-Issued Boots | 2023/24 | Liverpool

 - Model: Puma Ultra Ultimate 

- Player: Cody Gakpo

- Condition: Match issued

- Season: 2023/24

- Size: UK11.5/US12.5

- Soleplate: SG (custom hybrid from Ultra 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

- Made in: China ‘Athlete Exclusive’

- Headline Features: 

• Puma Ultra Ultimate match issued to Liverpool and Netherlands forward, Cody Gakpo, for Premier League and UEFA Champions League fixtures during the 2023/24 season.
• This pair are a special “Athlete Exclusive” issue, custom made to measure specifically for Gakpo to meet his exact foot shape, fit, and performance requirements.
• Constructed with a fully bespoke upper, this pair features a custom leather material instead of the retail ‘Ultraweave’ synthetic, with a printed overlay mimicking the retail look — a design disguise used only on player-issue models.
• The pair also feature a custom hybrid soleplate, combining elements from Puma’s Ultra 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 models for a uniquely tailored traction and responsiveness setup.
• Each boot bears personalisation of ‘CMG’ (Cody Mathès Gakpo) on the medial side, alongside the Netherlands national flag to the lateral heel.
• Internally, the boots include custom carbon fibre insole boards for reinforcement and weight reduction — a feature found only on elite player specifications.
• Supplied complete with the original Puma issue box, labelled with the player’s name.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Features & Modifications:

• Construction: Bespoke “Athlete Exclusive” build made to Cody Gakpo’s personal specifications.
• Upper:
  
• Custom full leather upper (not commercially available).
• Retail-style “Ultraweave” print applied over the leather for disguise.
• Soleplate:
  
• Custom SG hybrid configuration, combining design elements from Ultra 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 models.
• Internal Setup:
  
• Custom carbon fibre insole board for added rigidity and weight reduction.
• Personalisation:
  
• ‘CMG’ initials printed on the medial side.
• Netherlands flag to the lateral heel area.
• Accompaniments:
  
• Original Puma issue box featuring the player’s printed name label.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Elite Provenance: Official match-issued pair created exclusively for a current Liverpool and Netherlands international forward.
• Rarity: Custom “Athlete Exclusive” pairs of Gakpo’s are extremely scarce, particularly those from his first full Premier League season with Liverpool.
• Specification Level: Features non-retail customisations — including a full leather upper, disguised visual treatment, carbon fibre board, and bespoke soleplate — making this pair among the highest specification Puma builds.
• Condition: Issued but unused, retaining full match-issue setup and complete original box.
• Authenticity: Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

Every item offered by BC Boots UK undergoes our in-house verification process, assessing player identification, match usage (where applicable), customisation details and provenance research.

Each piece is accompanied by an official BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its status and documentation within our archive. Select items also include our full Certification Package, when specified within the individual listing.

We do not outsource authentication. Every item is reviewed and approved internally to ensure accuracy, transparency and collector confidence.

Each certificate issued by BC Boots UK includes a unique reference which can be verified through our secure online verification portal.