- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor III
- Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2007/08
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK7.5/US8.5
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Colourway: Blue/Silver/White
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare Nike Mercurial Vapor III match worn by Cristiano Ronaldo — one of the greatest footballers of all time.
- Used during the 2007/08 Barclays Premier League season with Manchester United — the season Ronaldo won his first Ballon d’Or.
- Completely bespoke construction made to measure in Nike’s elite Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, Italy.
- Each boot features personal embroidery of Ronaldo’s iconic initials and squad number: ‘CR7’.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match & Season Provenance:
- Worn during Premier League fixtures in Ronaldo’s legendary 42-goal 2007/08 season, culminating in the Premier League title, UEFA Champions League triumph, and his first Ballon d’Or.
- A season widely regarded as the moment Cristiano Ronaldo transformed from world-class to global superstar.
- One of the most desirable eras for CR7 memorabilia, making match-worn boots from this period incredibly scarce.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Elite Athlete Services Construction:
- Fully bespoke build produced in Nike’s Montebelluna factory — the same private facility used for Ronaldo’s entire peak-career boot supply.
- No internal size labels due to their custom, non-retail nature.
Custom Fit & Structural Adjustments:
- Toe boxes specially raised to accommodate Ronaldo’s unique forefoot shape and striking technique.
- SG aluminium screw-in stud pattern — a player-only specification not released or available commercially.
Design & Branding Variations:
- This colourway was sold to the public as an R9 model, but Ronaldo’s personal pair was altered by Nike to replace the R9 branding with standard Nike Swooshes, making his version unique and non-retail.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Ballon d’Or Season Pair: Match-worn boots from Ronaldo’s first Ballon d’Or campaign are among the most sought-after CR7 items in existence.
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Museum-Level Scarcity: A fully bespoke Montebelluna-made pair from his Manchester United era — extremely rare to surface on the market.
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Iconic CR7 Embroidery: Instantly recognisable personalisation elevates desirability and long-term value.
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Peak-Career Provenance: Items from this period continue to appreciate significantly among investors and high-end collectors.
