- Model: Nike Magista Obra II
- Player: Kevin De Bruyne
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2016/17
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8.5/US9.5
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Nike Magista Obra II match worn by one of the best players in world football, Kevin De Bruyne.
- Match worn by the player during the 2016/17 Premier League season whilst representing Manchester City.
- This pair were also worn in 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for the Belgium national team, including the 0-2 away win against Estonia on 9th June 2017 at the A. Le Coq Arena, where De Bruyne registered an assist.
- Specially custom made to measure inside Nike’s Athlete Services factory located in Montebelluna, Italy, where Nike’s top-tier professionals have their bespoke footwear constructed.
- Each boot features De Bruyne’s custom foot last (mould) ID number handwritten inside, confirming their personalised production.
- Additional heel padding and custom suede interior lining applied for enhanced comfort and lockdown.
- Four precision stitching lines applied to each side of the forefoot area, ensuring a tighter, more responsive fit.
- A rare and historically significant pair worn by one of the Premier League’s all-time great midfielders.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Player Features & Construction:
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Montebelluna Custom Build:
• Crafted within Nike’s elite Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, Italy.
• Constructed without size labels – replaced by De Bruyne’s handwritten custom ID code.
• Ultra-lightweight Flyknit upper with dynamic collar design for barefoot control.
• Additional reinforced padding in the heel area for stability and comfort.
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Professional Modifications:
• Custom suede inner lining added throughout the heel and ankle region.
• Eight hand-stitched compression seams per boot in the forefoot area to tighten the fit and improve touch precision.
• Tailored FG soleplate tuned for firm natural ground, optimising balance and traction.
- Match History:
- Notably worn as De Bruyne provided an assist in Belgium’s 0-2 victory over Estonia on 9th June 2017 at A. Le Coq Arena.
- Represents an early chapter in De Bruyne’s rise to become one of the Premier League’s most complete playmakers, later achieving back-to-back PFA Player of the Year awards.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Match worn by Kevin De Bruyne, a generational midfield talent and one of the Premier League’s most decorated players.
- Montebelluna handcrafted origin – reserved for Nike’s elite contracted athletes.
- Dual Manchester City and Belgium national team use, adding exceptional historical depth.
- Custom structural modifications and player-specific identifiers throughout.
- Fully verified and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
