James Rodríguez | Player-Worn Boots | 2016/17 | Real Madrid

Key Significance:

• Adidas X16+ boots player-worn by Colombia international star, James Rodríguez.
• Worn by the player during the 2016/17 campaign whilst representing Real Madrid.
• Specially custom made-to-measure in Germany by Adidas Athlete Services, with the pair produced to James’ individual fit and performance requirements.
• Each boot features distinctive player-specific personalisation, including the Colombia national flag, James’ goal celebration motif, his name and squad number, and the name of his daughter.
• This pair are confirmed as having been worn by the player, although exact competitive match usage remains unconfirmed.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into BC Authenticity Verification™, our online registry for instant verification.

Player Modifications & Personalisation:

• Each boot features the Colombia national flag to the lateral heel section.
• James’ custom goal celebration motif is also incorporated into the lateral heel detailing, creating a distinctive identifier unique to his player-issued footwear.
• The medial side of each boot is personalised with “JAMES 10”, combining the player’s name and squad number.
• The name of his daughter, “SALOMÉ”, is also featured to the medial side, adding a deeply personal element to the pair.

Athlete-Exclusive Construction:

• Specially custom made-to-measure in Germany by Adidas Athlete Services.
• The pair were produced specifically around James’ anatomical requirements rather than standard commercial sizing and construction.
• Their bespoke production and player-specific personalisation distinguish them from commercially available X16+ models.

Player Use:

• This pair are confirmed as having been worn by James Rodríguez during the 2016/17 season with Real Madrid.
• Exact competitive fixture usage remains unconfirmed, with insufficient evidence available to attribute the boots conclusively to individual matches.
• They are therefore classified as Player-Worn rather than Match-Worn.

Collector & Investment Significance:

• A rare player-worn Adidas Athlete Services pair from James Rodríguez’s Real Madrid career.
• The combination of bespoke German manufacture, Colombia national team detailing, his “JAMES 10” personalisation, goal celebration motif, and the name of his daughter creates a highly individual and recognisable player-specific specification.
• The pair originate from an important period in James’ career at one of the world’s biggest clubs and represent a strong example of Adidas’ elite athlete footwear production from the era.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into BC Authenticity Verification™, our online registry for instant verification.

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