- Model: Reebok Baleni
- Player: Ryan Giggs
- Condition: Match Worn & Dual Hand Signed
- Season: 2000/01
- Size: UK8/US9.5
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: China/Italy
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare Reebok Baleni match worn and dual hand signed by Manchester United and Welsh footballing legend, Ryan Giggs.
- Match worn by the player during the 2000/01 FA Premier League season whilst playing for Manchester United.
- A Premier League title-winning campaign, with Giggs playing a key role in United’s success — recording 19 goal contributions in 45 appearances across all competitions.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Player Features & Construction Details:
- Specially Made Unique (SMU) version, fully custom-built to Giggs’ exact specifications and requirements.
- Constructed from a full ultra-soft premium leather upper, a bespoke feature never made available to the public on the retail Baleni model.
- Each boot includes a custom layer of thick foam padding built in between the soleplate and upper for improved comfort and shock absorption.
- Fitted with custom Italian-made insole boards for enhanced reinforcement and stability — a detail reserved exclusively for professional athletes.
- Dual hand signed by Ryan Giggs, each boot displays a beautifully clear and un-rushed signature.
- Made partly in China with finishing and custom reinforcement elements produced in Italy, typical of Reebok’s elite-level athlete specifications of the era.
- Match & Historical Context:
- 2000/01 season: Manchester United were crowned Premier League champions, marking their third consecutive title under Sir Alex Ferguson.
- Giggs was an integral part of the club’s success, continuing to demonstrate his trademark pace, balance, and technical brilliance down the left flank.
- Worn during a defining period of both United’s dominance and Giggs’ legendary career, these boots represent a true relic of early 2000s Premier League heritage.
- Provenance & Authenticity:
- Directly match worn by Ryan Giggs during the 2000/01 Premier League campaign.
- Dual hand signed post-match with full signature clarity.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certification Package, verifying authenticity and match wear.
- Collector & Investment Value:
- One of the rarest Ryan Giggs player-issue models in existence — from an era before mass-produced commercial replicas of athlete boots.
- A handcrafted, SMU-level piece representing Manchester United’s golden era and one of British football’s most decorated players.
- A true museum-grade investment piece, offering both sporting and historical significance at the highest level of football memorabilia.
