- Model: Nike Magista Obra
- Player: Leonardo Bonucci
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2015/16
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK9/US10
- Soleplate: SG (Custom 6-Stud)
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Nike Magista Obra match worn by legendary Italian defender, Leonardo Bonucci.
- Worn during the 2015/16 Serie A and international season, across fixtures for Juventus FC and the Italy national team.
- Specially custom made to measure at Nike’s world-renowned Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, Italy, tailored precisely to Bonucci’s anatomical and performance specifications.
- Perfectly photo matched to close-up, in-game imagery of Bonucci wearing this exact pair on pitch during competitive fixtures.
- Each boot features personalised detailing of the player’s name and squad number — ‘LEONARDOBI19’ — along with the Italy flag to the lateral side of the upper, symbolising his heritage.
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The left boot features the name ‘LORENZO’ and the right boot ‘MATTEO’, in tribute to Bonucci’s sons.
- Constructed with a bespoke 6-stud SG soleplate, a configuration never released to the public, optimised for Bonucci’s preferred stud traction and pitch conditions.
- Made in Italy — a hallmark of Nike’s elite, athlete-exclusive craftsmanship reserved for the world’s top professionals.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match History:
Juventus (Serie A)
- 9th April 2016 — AC Milan 1-2 Juventus, San Siro.
International Friendlies (Italy):
- 24th March 2016 — Italy 1-1 Spain, Bluenergy Stadium.
- 29th March 2016 — Germany 4-1 Italy, Allianz Arena
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Custom Professional Construction:
• Handcrafted in Montebelluna, Italy, within Nike’s elite Athlete Services division — a facility dedicated exclusively to professional athletes.
• Engineered to Bonucci’s exact anatomical measurements and preferences, differing completely from the retail Magista Obra model.
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Bespoke Soleplate Design:
• Outfitted with a custom 6-stud SG plate, providing enhanced traction and balance for wet natural grass surfaces — unavailable to retail consumers.
• Reinforced carbon-fibre underlays for added strength and responsiveness under defensive load.
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Fit & Comfort Adjustments:
• Modified internal heel structure with thicker padding and reshaped contour for superior lockdown.
• Raised toe-box geometry to suit Bonucci’s stride mechanics and foot profile.
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Personalisation Details:
• ‘LEONARDOBI19’ and Italy flag detailing to the lateral sides.
• ‘LORENZO’ and ‘MATTEO’ personal tributes detailed to the medial sides — a deeply personal touch.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A rare and premium example of a Montebelluna-made, match-worn Nike boot from one of Italy’s greatest-ever defenders and a Juventus icon.
- Worn during one of Juventus’ dominant Serie A campaigns, a period that cemented Bonucci’s status as one of Europe’s most consistent centre-backs.
- Montebelluna-constructed Nike boots represent the highest standard of craftsmanship and are among the most collectible player-issue items in the market.
- The family personalisation and photo match verification elevate this pair to museum-grade significance, marking them as a one-of-a-kind artefact.
- A must-have centrepiece for any serious collector of elite defensive legends or Nike Athlete Services-issued memorabilia.
