{"product_id":"gareth-bale-match-issued-boots-2017-18-real-madrid-wales","title":"Gareth Bale | Match-Issued Boots | 2017\/18 | Real Madrid \u0026 Wales","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Model: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdidas X17.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player: \u003c\/strong\u003eGareth Bale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatch-Issued\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Season: \u003c\/strong\u003e2017\/18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Size: \u003c\/strong\u003eUK9.75\/US10.25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Soleplate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Made in: \u003c\/strong\u003eGermany (Adidas Athlete Services)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Headline Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdidas X17.1 match-issued to retired Real Madrid \u0026amp; Wales superstar Gareth Bale, one of the most decorated players in modern football.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch-issued to the player for use during the 2017\/18 season, across La Liga and UEFA Champions League fixtures, during which Real Madrid famously lifted their \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13th European Cup, with Bale scoring twice in the final against Liverpool\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e– including his \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunforgettable overhead kick.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/how-we-authenticate\"\u003eCertification Package\u003c\/a\u003e, including entry into the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/verify\"\u003eonline verification portal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player Specification \u0026amp; Construction Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially custom made to measure in Germany by Adidas’ Athlete Services, built precisely to Bale’s anatomical fit and performance requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis pair are \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eentirely different to the retail version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e of the Adidas X17.1 sold to the public — a true athlete-exclusive construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe upper composition is a hybrid of multiple elite Adidas models:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe external layer has been lifted from the X16.1, providing enhanced rigidity and responsiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sprintweb structure originates from the F50 Adizero 2013, adding lateral support and shape retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe internal liner is also from the 2013 Adizero, featuring the Sprint Web caging for structural support. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe upper stiffness and reinforcement levels on this pair are dramatically higher than standard issue, designed to withstand Bale’s explosive acceleration and striking power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal volume increased to match Bale’s wider foot shape, ensuring maximum lockdown and comfort under high stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional reinforcement stitching runs around the entire lacing system, specifically engineered to prevent over-stretching or tearing under match tension — a feature unique to Bale’s setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach boot is personalised with:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- The player’s name and squad number ‘BALE 11’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- The names of his children ‘ALBA’ \u0026amp; 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