{"product_id":"michael-ballack-match-issued-boots-2010-fifa-world-cup-germany","title":"Michael Ballack | Match-Issued Boots | 2010 FIFA World Cup | Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Model: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdidas Predator X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player: \u003c\/strong\u003eMichael Ballack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatch-Issued\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tournament: \u003c\/strong\u003e2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Size: \u003c\/strong\u003eUK8.5\/US9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Soleplate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Made in: \u003c\/strong\u003eGermany (MTM Sample) Adidas Athlete Services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Headline Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdidas Predator X match-issued to Germany legend and former captain, Michael Ballack, one of the most \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eiconic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e midfielders of his generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch-issued for use during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa with the Germany national team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis pair remained unworn due to Ballack’s unfortunate injury prior to the tournament, which ruled him out of participating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially custom made to measure (MTM) by Adidas Athlete Services in Germany.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/how-we-authenticate\"\u003eCertification Package\u003c\/a\u003e, including entry into the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/verify\"\u003eonline verification portal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player Modifications \u0026amp; Personalisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAthlete-exclusive ‘MTM’ (made to measure) ‘Sample’ pair, produced to Ballack’s exact specifications and requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed with an ultra-soft premium leather upper, significantly more supple than retail models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach boot features personalisation of Ballack’s squad number \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘13’\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eto the medial side of the upper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Germany national flag replaces the standard Adidas logo at the heel area of each boot — a unique, player-only detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight boot includes \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Emilio’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e detailing, representing Ballack’s eldest son.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft boot features\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e ‘Louis \u0026amp; Jordi’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e detailing, for his other two sons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternally, a custom insole board has been built in, much wider, thicker, and reinforced compared to retail versions, providing enhanced stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bespoke layer of soft padding has been added atop the reinforced insole for improved comfort and cushioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Collector \u0026amp; Investment Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA one-of-a-kind match-issued pair from a major international tournament, linked to one of Germany’s greatest-ever captains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough unworn, this pair carries direct provenance to the 2010 World Cup, a significant event in Ballack’s career narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures deeply personal detailing dedicated to his children — making it a unique and intimate collectible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom MTM German-made Predator models from this era are highly coveted among collectors due to their quality and rarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn outstanding display piece from a player who defined an era for both Germany and Chelsea, bridging domestic and international success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/how-we-authenticate\"\u003eCertification Package\u003c\/a\u003e, including entry into the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/verify\"\u003eonline verification portal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BC Boots UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903632674977,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/8863\/9289\/files\/9F1D2328-4D1F-47C5-9833-4F6C7F8DCBBE.jpg?v=1759354424","url":"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/products\/michael-ballack-match-issued-boots-2010-fifa-world-cup-germany","provider":"BC Boots UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}