- Model: Adidas X17.1
- Player: Gareth Bale
- Condition: Match Worn & Dual Hand Signed
- Season: 2017/18
- Size: UK9.75/US10.25
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare Adidas X17.1 match worn and dual hand signed by Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale.
- Worn during the 2017/18 season while representing Real Madrid, the season in which Bale scored what is widely regarded as the greatest goal of all-time in UEFA Champions League Final history, with his bicycle kick against Liverpool in Kyiv.
- Custom made to measure by Adidas Athlete Services in Germany, built exclusively to Bale’s personal specifications — a level of bespoke craftsmanship not available to the public.
- Quarter-sized fit (UK9.75 / US10.25) — a rare specification reserved for elite professional football boots, further marking this pair as truly unique.
- Heavy custom modifications and personalisation beyond retail design, making this a museum-grade pair.
- Full BC Boots UK Certification Package included, guaranteeing authenticity.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Custom Fit & Build:
- Built bespoke to Bale’s exact foot shape and performance requirements — internal structure significantly different from retail X17.1.
- Upper construction heavily modified: reinforced, stiffer materials, with additional structural elements for support and power.
- Internal volume increased to accommodate Bale’s foot shape, offering a more comfortable but stable fit under match conditions.
- Traditional lacing and tongue setup — using a tongue design from the earlier X15.1 model (discontinued publicly two years prior) — replace the one-piece retail upper.
- To disguise this modification, Adidas applied a TechFit graphic print over the tongue so that externally the boot appears consistent with the retail X17.1 line.
- Added stitching around the lacing system to prevent tearing or overstretching during intense use.
Personalisation & Identifying Markers:
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Lateral Collar: Wales flag — a nod to Bale’s national identity.
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Sprintframe Heel Counter: custom logo etched in — combining his squad number “11” and his heart-celebration motif.
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Heel Medials: personalised with names of his children “ALBA & NAVA”, celebrating his family.
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Lateral Upper & Heel: personalised with “BALE 11” — player name and squad number.
Interior & Lining Modifications:
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Internal Heel Lining: custom black mesh for strength, breathability and comfort.
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Collar: custom-shaped TechFit collar for ankle support and fit stability.
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Interior Liner Materials: blended from two older Adidas models — the F50 Adizero 2013 (for softness and comfort) and X16.1 (for structure), with outer Sprintweb overlays borrowed from the 2013 F50 Adizero.
- This hybrid construction reflects a premium, bespoke build tailored specifically to Bale’s preferences.
- Match Use & Significance:
- Professionally worn by Bale in Real Madrid matches during the 2017/18 season.
- As a match-worn and personally signed pair belonging to one of Real Madrid’s iconic stars, the boots carry historical and sentimental weight — ideal for collectors of elite club memorabilia.
- Given their bespoke build, substantial structural differences, personalisation, and dual autograph, this pair stands out as both a rare artefact and a standout display piece.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A museum-grade, one-off player-issue piece from Gareth Bale — a global football icon, 5x Champions League winner, and one of the most revered wingers of his generation.
- Quarter-sized, custom-engineered, and personally personalised — boots like these rarely ever reach the public market.
- Represents the peak of custom technical design, personal expression, and on-field performance.
- Highly desirable for collectors of Real Madrid memorabilia, modern football legends, and elite custom football boots.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certification Package — ensuring full provenance and long-term value protection.
