{"product_id":"fred-match-issued-boots-2022-23-manchester-united","title":"Fred | Match-Issued Boots | 2022\/23 | Manchester United","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-  Model: \u003c\/strong\u003eNike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly 9 Elite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatch-Issued\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Season: \u003c\/strong\u003e2022\/23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Size: \u003c\/strong\u003eUK8\/US9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Soleplate: \u003c\/strong\u003eFG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Made in: \u003c\/strong\u003eBosnia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Colourway: \u003c\/strong\u003eMetallic Silver\/Hyper Pink\/Black\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Headline Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch-issued Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly 9 Elite boots prepared exclusively for Brazilian midfielder Fred during the 2022\/23 season with Manchester United.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA season in which Fred made over 50 appearances in all competitions, contributing goals and assists under Erik ten Hag, and playing a key squad role across Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup (which United won), and Europa League fixtures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEach boot features deeply personal family inscriptions — unique to Fred’s professional boots from this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft boot: ‘ROSELI’ \u0026amp; 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Modifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to elite-level athlete specification, with materials and internal components not accessible on retail models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFG soleplate engineered for responsiveness, sharp directional changes, and high-speed acceleration, matching Fred’s dynamic playstyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive Personalisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed family name inscriptions on each boot — a hallmark of Fred’s match boots, reflecting his personal motivation and heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBoth boots include the Brazil national flag, indicating national identity and confirming professional player customisation.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Pro-Level Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally shaped internal padding and heel construction for lockdown and stability during high-intensity movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforced insole boards and internal structural elements consistent with Nike’s pro-issue specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Collector \u0026amp; 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