- Model: Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite
- Player: Jack Butland
- Condition: Training Worn
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK12/US13
- Soleplate: SG-Pro Anti-Clog
- Made in: Bosnia
- Headline Features:
- Training-worn Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite boots used by Jack Butland during the 2022/23 season.
- Worn while contracted to Manchester United, forming part of the goalkeeper’s day-to-day training rotation.
- Internal identification markings written by Manchester United’s kit staff, with Butland’s squad number ‘31’ handwritten inside each boot.
- Built to full professional specification, identical to match-issued footwear in construction quality.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Training & Club Context:
- Used at Manchester United’s Carrington training base throughout the 2022/23 campaign.
- Worn during goalkeeper-specific technical sessions, small-sided work, and squad preparations for Premier League, FA Cup & Europa League matches.
- These pieces of equipment often reflect the most frequent use a player has week-to-week, making them highly desirable to collectors for their direct, hands-on provenance.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Professional Construction:
- Athlete-spec SG-Pro Anti-Clog soleplate engineered for premium traction on soft natural surfaces — ideal for goalkeeper drills requiring powerful dives, explosive take-offs and stability.
- Reinforced structure, improved foot lockdown and professional bonding not found on retail models.
Internal Identification:
- Each boot features Butland’s handwritten squad number ‘31’, applied by MUFC kit staff to track player allocations within the goalkeeper room.
- A strong authenticity marker, unique to Carrington’s internal boot labelling practices.
Issued for First-Team Use:
- Although worn in training rather than matches, the pair is of the same build quality and manufacturing origin as match-issued pairs provided to Premier League goalkeepers.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Manchester United Provenance: Training-worn goalkeeper boots from one of the world’s biggest clubs hold strong collector appeal due to limited availability.
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Direct Wear Evidence: Internal handwritten ID markings provide clear, tangible player provenance — a highly valued detail for memorabilia investors.
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Goalkeeper Memorabilia Rarity: Compared to outfield players, goalkeeper-worn boots are produced in far smaller quantities, enhancing scarcity.
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Butland’s Career Narrative: As a former England international and current Rangers standout, items from key transitional periods (such as his time at Manchester United) are expected to appreciate steadily.
