Gareth Bale | Player-Worn Boots | Dual Hand-Signed | 2017/18 | Real Madrid

- Model: Adidas X17.1

- Player: Gareth Bale

- Condition: Player-Worn & Dual Hand-Signed

- Season: 2017/18

- Size: UK9.75/US10.25

- Soleplate: FG

- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare Adidas X17.1 player-worn and dual hand-signed by Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale.
• Worn during the 2017/18 season while representing Real Madrid, the campaign 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.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

- 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:

• Lateral Collar: Wales flag — a nod to Bale’s national identity.
• Lateral Heels: custom logo etched in — combining his squad number “11” and his heart-celebration motif.
• Heel Medials: personalised with names of his children “ALBA & NAVA”, celebrating his family + “BALE 11” — player name and squad number.

Interior & Lining Modifications:

• Internal Heel Lining: custom black mesh for strength, breathability and comfort.
• Collar: custom-shaped TechFit collar for ankle support and fit stability.
• 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 fully custom hybrid construction reflects a premium, bespoke build tailored specifically to Bale’s preferences.

- Match Use & Significance: 

• Professionally worn by Bale representing Real Madrid during the 2017/18 season.
• As a player-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.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.