David Luiz | Match-Issued Boots | 2013/14 | Chelsea

- Model: Nike CTR360 Maestri III

- Player: David Luiz 

- Condition: Match-Issued

- Season: 2013/14

- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8/US9

- Soleplate: SG-Pro

- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)

- Headline Features:

• Match-issued Nike CTR360 Maestri III supplied to Brazilian defender David Luiz for the 2013/14 season with Chelsea.
• Issued for both Premier League and UEFA Champions League fixtures during a major campaign for the club.
• Custom-built at Nike Athlete Services in Montebelluna, the same facility responsible for producing boots for Nike’s top global athletes.
• Each boot features personalised embroidery of ‘D. LUIZ’ on the lateral side.
• Brazil national team flag placed at the medial heel of each boot.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Season Context — 2013/14: 

• A high-profile year for David Luiz under José Mourinho, featuring heavy involvement in Chelsea’s Champions League and domestic campaigns.
• Luiz remained one of the most recognisable defenders in the league thanks to his leadership, unique playing style, and technical ability.
• Player-issued boots from this era of Chelsea continue to be among the most sought after.

- Player Features & Technical Specifications:

Full Montebelluna Custom Construction:

• Specially made using Luiz’s personal foot last, ensuring a completely tailor-made anatomical fit.
• Interior markings include Luiz’s custom last ID handwritten by Montebelluna craftsmen.
• Bespoke heel shaping with extended, higher heel tabs to suit his foot structure.

Premium Custom Internals:

• Fully custom insoles with Nike Swoosh branding and ‘Made in Italy’ stamped — a detail exclusive to professional issue boots.
• Reinforced custom insole boards for added stiffness, strength and injury protection.
• Player-specific padding and internal setup far superior to retail variants.

- Issued Provenance:

• Prepared for David Luiz during Chelsea’s 2013/14 Premier League and Champions League campaign.
• Personalised, Montebelluna-made and in pristine match-issued condition.
• Represents an elite example of Nike’s historic CTR360 player issue craft.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• CTR360 Maestri III is now a highly nostalgic, discontinued model with growing collector demand.
• Montebelluna-made boots increase scarcity and long-term value.
• Connection to prime-era Chelsea, one of the strongest periods of Luiz’s career.
• Embroidered personalisation and Brazil flag elevate display impact and provenance.
• 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.

All pieces are despatched via DHL Express, fully insured and trackable. Vault pieces include complimentary worldwide delivery, securely packaged using archival-grade protective materials.

For international collectors, we manage customs documentation and secure transit procedures to ensure safe arrival.

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We offer a 14-day inspection period from the date of delivery.

If the item does not meet expectations, it may be returned in the condition received for a full refund (excluding return shipping costs).

All returned items must be shipped with all original packaging & documentation.

Our aim is to ensure every collector purchases with clarity and confidence.

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Match-worn & player-issued boots are preserved in their authentic condition, including natural signs of professional use.

We recomend storing boots in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. Avoid cleaning, polishing, or altering the item, as this may affect its historical integrity and value.

If display is desired, protective display cases are recommended to minimise dust and environment exposure.

BC Boots UK also offers optional professional framing and presentation solutions upon request through our trusted specialist partner.

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