Cristiano Ronaldo | Match-Issued Boots | 2024/25 | Al Nassr & Portugal

- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite 

- Player: Cristiano Ronaldo

- Condition: Match issued

- Season: 2024/25

- Size: UK8.5/US9.5

- Soleplate: SG-Pro

- Made in: Bosnia

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare, match-issued pair of Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite for one of football’s all-time greats, 5x Ballon d'Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo.
• Prepared for Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2024/25 season with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League & with the Portugal national team in the UEFA Nations League.
• Personalised with the iconic CR7 branding & Portugal flag on the lateral sides.
• Children’s names inscribed: Right boot – Eva Maria, Alana Martina, Bella; Left boot – Mateo, Cris Jr.
• Unique player modifications: Extra heel padding, raised heel height (+11mm), custom 11mm stud length across all SG studs.
• This is the first Vapor model of the Mercurial silo Ronaldo has worn since 2013. 
• A rare, investment-grade match-issued Ronaldo piece. 
• Authenticity guaranteed with BC Boots UK Certification Package.

- Player Features & Provenance

• Match Issued: Created for Ronaldo’s use in Saudi Pro League & UEFA Nations League fixtures with Al-Nassr & Portugal, 2024/25 season.
• Personalisation:
  • Lateral side: CR7 logo and Portugal flag.
  • Right boot medial: Names of daughters Eva Maria, Alana Martina, Bella.
  • Left boot medial: Names of sons Mateo, Cris Jr.
• Custom Construction:
  
  • Heel area raised by approximately 11mm compared to retail versions.
  • Custom stud setup: 11mm studs throughout, diverging from retail spec (13mm in heels).
  • Toe box areas raised in height considerably over the retail specifications.
  • Larger internal volume to accomodate Ronaldo's foot shape.
  • Custom foot last (mould) ID number written inside each boot.

- Collector & Investment Significance

• Player Exclusive Build: Entirely distinct from commercial releases, bespoke tailored specifically for Ronaldo.
• Personalisation Depth: Family names – an intimate, personal detail.
• Scarcity Value: Match-issued items from Ronaldo, even unworn, are highly desirable given his status as one of the greatest players of all time.
• This was the first Vapor model of the Mercurial silo Ronaldo has worn since 2013. 
• Investment Appeal: Ronaldo memorabilia remains among the most secure blue-chip assets in football collecting, with issued pairs representing an accessible entry into his match-preparation history.

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Each pair is examined for player-specific identifiers, athlete modifications, material construction, wear patterns and, where applicable, forensic photo-matching to documented match or training use.

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