{"product_id":"michael-essien-match-worn-boots-photo-matched-2007-08-chelsea","title":"Michael Essien | Match-Worn Boots | Photo-Matched | 2007\/08 | Chelsea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Model: \u003c\/strong\u003eNike T90 Laser 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player: \u003c\/strong\u003eMichael Essien\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatch-Worn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Season: \u003c\/strong\u003e2007\/08\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Size: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo size labels, measured to be UK7.5 \/ US8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Soleplate: \u003c\/strong\u003eFG (Custom Air Zoom Intertract FG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Made in: \u003c\/strong\u003eMontebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Headline Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNike T90 Laser 1 match worn by legendary midfield powerhouse Michael Essien.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn in Barclays Premier League fixtures during the 2007\/08 season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch-proven: Worn in fixtures against Fulham, Aston Vila \u0026amp; 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Modifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontebelluna Athlete Services construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tailored specifically for Essien's specifications \u0026amp; requirements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery personalisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'ESS 5' stitched into the medial side of each boot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom soleplate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapted Air Zoom Intertract FG soleplate taken from the 2002 Total 90 model, made transparent for disguise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium leather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bespoke ultra-soft kangaroo leather upper with reinforced stitching around the Nike Swoosh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced insole boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Added for greater strength and support during play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExact fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No retail size labels, cut to the player's specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Collector \u0026amp; 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