- Model: Adidas Predator Accelerator / Touch Hybrid
- Player: David Beckham
- Condition: Match Worn & Dual Hand Signed
- Seasons: 1997/98
- Size: UK8.5/US9
- Soleplate: SG (Custom 9-Stud)
- Made in: Germany
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare Adidas Predator Accelerator / Touch Hybrid match worn boots used by David Beckham during the 1997/98 season across FA Carling Premiership, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League fixtures for Manchester United.
- Specially custom made to measure in Germany to Beckham’s exact specifications and requirements.
- Largely based on the Accelerator model, disguised as the Touch model before the Accelerator was released publicly.
- Custom tongues crafted from ultra-soft premium leather with Beckham’s iconic squad number ‘7’ embroidered.
- Custom SG soleplate featuring 9 screw-in studs and unique one-off colouring.
- Photo-matched to multiple high-profile fixtures, including the 1-3 victory over Liverpool at Anfield (scoring an iconic free-kick) and 3-5 FA Cup victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (scoring 2 goals, including a free-kick).
- Personalisation embroidery of ‘Beckham’ on the heels.
Fully hand-signed on the fold-over tongues by Beckham with a clear, unrushed signature.
- Fully authenticated with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match & Season Context:
- Worn in multiple high-profile fixtures during Beckham’s peak at Manchester United, including domestic league, cup, and European competitions.
- Represents a key period in Beckham’s career, including iconic free-kick goals and landmark matches.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Professional Construction:
- Custom-built in Germany to Beckham’s exact foot measurements, including disguised Accelerator features to resemble the Touch model.
- Custom tongue elastic straps and ultra-soft leather construction for enhanced fit and control.
- Custom soleplate adapted to SG screw-in studs with one-off colourway.
Personalisation:
- Heel embroidery of ‘Beckham’ and squad number ‘7’.
- Hand-signed by the player on both tongues.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Museum-Level Piece: 1-of-1, “unicorn” collectible in the match-worn football memorabilia world.
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Rare Match-Worn: Boots from multiple high-profile matches, including iconic goals against Liverpool and Chelsea.
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Custom Modifications: Soleplate, tongue, and disguising features make this pair unique and historically significant.
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Long-Term Value: Early-career Beckham match-worn boots with dual hand-signature provenance are extremely scarce and highly desirable.