- Model: Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 Elite
- Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Condition: Match Issued
- Season: 2017/18
- Size: No size labels, measured to: UK8/US9
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Colourway: CR7 Chapter 6: Born Leader – Clear Jade/Vivid Gold/Black
- Headline Features:
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 Elite match issued to global footballing icon Cristiano Ronaldo during the latter stages of the 2017/18 season whilst playing for Real Madrid CF.
- This was the final Mercurial model Ronaldo ever wore as a Real Madrid player, marking the conclusion of his legendary nine-year spell at the club.
- Issued to Ronaldo directly from Nike’s Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, Italy, where all of his bespoke Real Madrid match boots were hand-built.
- Each boot was originally personalised with the names of Ronaldo’s children — “EVA MARIA”, “ALANA MARTINA”, “CRIS JR.” & “MATEO” — which were later partially removed but remain faintly visible beneath the finish.
- Features ‘CR7’ branding on the front of the dynamic fit collar, exclusive to Ronaldo’s personal issue pairs.
- The heels display Portugal’s national colours — red and green — with gold Mercurial branding and the Portugal emblem above, celebrating his leadership as national team captain.
- Equipped with Ronaldo’s custom SG-Pro soleplate, featuring a unique stud configuration with shortened 11mm heel studs (standard production used 13mm), engineered to his precise traction preferences.
- This SG-Pro version was never released to the public, existing solely for Ronaldo’s use.
- Internally, each boot displays Ronaldo’s handwritten custom foot last/mould ID number in place of any size label, confirming its bespoke Montebelluna origin.
- Custom insoles feature the CR7 logo, Nike Swoosh, and “Born Leader” crest — surrounded by inscriptions reading: “European Champion • All Time Top Scorer • Most Capped Player • Orgulho Nacional” (“National Pride”).
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Custom Professional Construction:
• Specially manufactured to Ronaldo’s exact foot measurements and fit preferences by Nike’s Montebelluna Athlete Services team.
• Built on Ronaldo’s personal foot lasts for perfect anatomical accuracy and performance precision.
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Personalisation & Design:
• ‘CR7’ branding positioned to the collar front, exclusive to Ronaldo’s on-pitch models.
• Portugal-inspired detailing with the national emblem and flag colours integrated into the heel design.
• Subtle remnants of his children’s name personalisations remain faintly visible beneath the clear jade upper.
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Bespoke Fit Engineering:
• Raised toe boxes and custom heel shaping for Ronaldo’s unique biomechanics.
• Fully suede-lined heel interior with reinforced heel padding for lockdown and comfort.
• Custom insole boards built for increased rigidity and energy return.
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SG-Pro Soleplate:
• Bespoke SG-Pro configuration never released commercially.
• Shortened (11mm) heel studs for enhanced stability and responsiveness.
• Ronaldo-exclusive traction layout optimised for soft surfaces.
- Context & Provenance:
- Issued for use during the 2017/18 campaign — the season in which Ronaldo lifted his fifth UEFA Champions League title and final one with Real Madrid.
- Represents the end of an era, as Ronaldo would depart the club shortly after the 2018 Champions League Final in Kyiv, transferring to Juventus.
- The “Chapter 6: Born Leader” edition symbolised his leadership of Portugal’s Euro 2016 triumph, blending Portuguese national symbolism with the style of Real Madrid’s white home heritage.
- Directly connected to Ronaldo’s final months in Madrid, this issue pair sits at a pivotal crossover point between two historic phases of his career — the closing of Real Madrid and the dawn of Juventus.
- A Montebelluna-built pair from Nike’s most elite-level player service, bearing Ronaldo’s unique personal identifiers and configuration details.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- One of the rarest CR7-issued boots ever produced, marking Ronaldo’s final Real Madrid model and the culmination of an era of dominance.
- One of a three SG-Pro Chapter 6 pairs ever created — all built exclusively for Ronaldo — rendering this pair a one-of-one category of rarity.
- A blue-chip collectible from football’s all-time leading scorer, tied directly to a Champions League-winning campaign.
- Represents the height of Nike’s Montebelluna craftsmanship, with unmatched provenance and exclusivity.
- A museum-grade artefact connecting Nike innovation, Real Madrid’s golden era, and Ronaldo’s personal legacy — a defining investment piece in elite football memorabilia.
