John Stones | Match-Worn Boots | Photo-Matched | 2021/22 | Manchester City & England

- Model: Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite 

- Player: John Stones

- Condition: Match-Worn

- Season: 2021/22

- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK7.5 / US8.5

- Soleplate: SG-Pro (Custom CTR360 Maestri III)

- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)

- Headline Features:

• Match worn Phantom GT 2 Elite used by John Stones during Manchester City’s 2021/22 Premier League title-winning campaign.
• Worn in both Premier League and UEFA Champions League fixtures as Stones played a crucial role in Pep Guardiola’s defensive structure.
• Personalised with ‘STONES’, England flag detailing, and his children’s names ‘CONNIE ISAIAH’ across the medial sides.
• Built entirely by hand in Nike’s Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, the same workshop used for Nike’s most elite contracted players.
• Features an extremely rare transparent CTR360 Maestri III SG-Pro soleplate, never available on the commercial market.
• Enhanced with internal carbon fibre reinforcement, custom padding, and strengthened insole boards.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Features & Modifications:

Montebelluna Construction (Nike Athlete Services):

• Hand-built, made-to-measure boots adjusted to Stones’ precise foot shape and comfort requirements.
• Premium build quality, significantly different from the retail Phantom GT 2 Elite.

Custom Soleplate Setup:

• Fully custom CTR360 Maestri III SG-Pro soleplate, taken directly from the iconic 2010–2013 control silo.
• Soleplate is made transparent to mimic Phantom GT 2 visuals — a disguise technique used on player boots.
• Offers enhanced traction, stud spacing, and underfoot stability tailored to Stones’ preferences.

Reinforcement & Protection: 

• Internal carbon fibre plate built into each boot to increase rigidity and protect against metatarsal injury — a modification used across many defender-issued Nike boots.
• Thicker, reinforced insole boards for improved stiffness, responsiveness, and structural integrity.

Comfort Enhancements:

• Extra internal padding built beneath the lacing system to prevent lace bite.
• Tailored upper shaping and Montebelluna internal linings for improved comfort during high-intensity matches.

Personalisation:

• Lateral side: ‘STONES’ professionally embroidered.
• Right boot: England flag detailing.
• Medial sides: personalised with his children’s names ‘CONNIE ISAIAH’ — a rare and emotional touch that elevates collectability.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Title-Winning Season Artefact: These boots originate from a Premier League championship campaign, boosting long-term historical value.
• Elite Defender Provenance: Stones is now one of world football’s most decorated defenders — Champions League winner, multiple Premier League titles, and a key England international.
• Athlete Services Rarity: Montebelluna-built Phantom GT 2 models with CTR360 soleplates are exceptionally scarce and highly sought after by collectors.
• High-End Modification Package: Carbon fibre reinforcement, transparent CTR soleplate, customised padding—significant deviations from retail that highlight top-tier professional specification.
• Long-Term Investment Appeal: Stones’ legacy at Manchester City continues to build year-on-year, making match-worn items from key seasons increasingly blue-chip assets.
• Verified: Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.