Rio Ferdinand | Match-Worn Boots | Photo-Matched | 2009/10 | Manchester United & England

- Model: Nike T90 Laser II

- Player: Rio Ferdinand

- Condition: Match-Worn 

- Season: 2009/10

- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK11/US12

- Soleplate: SG, Total 90 Zoom Air

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

- Headline Features:

• Nike T90 Laser II match-worn by one of the greatest defenders in Premier League history, Rio Ferdinand.
• Worn by the player in Barclays Premier League fixtures for Manchester United and 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches for the England national team during the 2009/10 season.
• Perfectly photo-matched to in-game, close-up shots of Ferdinand wearing this exact pair across both domestic and international fixtures.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Match History (4 Fixtures, 2 Wins, 1 Clean Sheet):

This pair were worn by Rio Ferdinand in a total of four competitive fixtures for club and country:

• 10th October 2009 – Ukraine 1–0 England – Dnipro Stadium (2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier). 
• 14th October 2009 – England 3–0 Belarus – Wembley Stadium (2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier). 
• 17th October 2009 – Manchester United 2–1 Bolton Wanderers – Old Trafford (Premier League). 
• 25th October 2009 – Liverpool 2–0 Manchester United – Anfield (Premier League). 

- Player Modifications & Customisation Details:

• Specially custom made to measure for Ferdinand in Nike’s Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, Italy, where the brand’s professional player issue boots are handcrafted.
• Each boot features personalised embroidery of the player’s initials and squad number – ‘RF5’ – to the lateral side of the upper.
• Equipped with a custom SG soleplate lifted directly from the earlier Nike Total 90 Zoom Air (2005/06) model.
• This hybrid soleplate setup was produced exclusively for professional athletes, featuring black plastic screw-in studs with aluminium tips – never made available commercially.
• A custom carbon fibre plate has been built into each boot’s internal structure to add strength, reinforcement, and energy return during match play.
• Due to their bespoke construction, this pair feature no internal size labels — instead, the player’s custom foot last (mould) ID number has been handwritten inside by the Italian craftsmen at Montebelluna.
• The upper material and fit have been tailored to Ferdinand’s exact specifications, providing a tighter wrap around the midfoot for enhanced lockdown.
• Finished with the Total 90 Zoom Air branding to the soleplate, confirming athlete-exclusive configuration.

- Season & Context: 

• Club: Manchester United
• National Team: England
• Season: 2009/10
• Competitions: Barclays Premier League, 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
• Honours (Career Context):
• 6× Premier League Champion
• UEFA Champions League Winner (2007/08)
• 81 England Caps
• One of the most technically gifted and composed defenders in Premier League history

- Collector & Investment Significance: 

• A dual club and country worn pair from the peak of Rio Ferdinand’s career – an era in which he was considered one of the finest centre-backs in world football.
• The Montebelluna customisation and use of a hybrid Zoom Air soleplate make this a unique athlete-exclusive configuration unseen at retail level.
• Worn during key fixtures across both the Premier League and England’s 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign, providing exceptional historical and collector value.
• Represents the final era of the iconic Total 90 series, a boot line synonymous with elite-level defenders and midfielders of the 2000s.
• A museum-grade piece of match-worn memorabilia from one of Manchester United’s most decorated and respected players.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.