{"product_id":"phil-foden-match-worn-boots-photo-matched-2019-20-carabao-cup-final-motm-2-assists-manchester-city","title":"Phil Foden | Match-Worn Boots | Photo-Matched | 2019\/20 | Carabao Cup Final MOTM | 2 Assists | Manchester City","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Model: \u003c\/strong\u003eNike Phantom VNM Elite \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player: \u003c\/strong\u003ePhil Foden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatch-Worn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Season: \u003c\/strong\u003e2019\/20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Size: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo size labels, measured to be UK8\/US9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Soleplate: \u003c\/strong\u003eFG, Tiempo Legend IV\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\u003eAn ultra-rare, photo-matched piece match worn by Phil Foden during his breakout 2019\/20 campaign with Manchester City.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised with ‘RONNIE FODEN’ \u0026amp; 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Modifications\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Construction (Nike Athlete Services, Montebelluna):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-built, made-to-measure boots tailored to Foden’s foot shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke heel construction — unique shape sculpted to prevent discomfort and blisters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoleplate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Tiempo Legend IV FG soleplate (2011 issue, discontinued for retail in 2013).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially retained by Nike for top-tier contracted athletes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘RONNIE FODEN’ + England flag etched onto each heel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinforcements \u0026amp; 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