- Model: Adidas Predator Edge.1
- Player: Aymeric Laporte
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK10.5/US11
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Adidas Predator Edge.1 match worn by elite Spain international defender, Aymeric Laporte.
- Worn during the 2022/23 Premier League and UEFA Champions League campaign with Manchester City.
- A historic treble-winning season for the club, with Laporte playing an important role across multiple competitions.
- This pair were worn in two high-profile fixtures, including the Manchester Derby (6–3 vs Manchester United, 2 October 2022) and the UEFA Champions League Group G fixture vs Copenhagen, in which he kept 1 clean sheet & created 1 assist.
- Specially custom made to measure (MTM) in Germany by Adidas’ world-renowned Athlete Services department, tailored precisely to Laporte’s technical requirements and foot profile.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match History:
Premier League:
- 2nd October 2022 — Manchester City 6-3 Manchester United, Etihad Stadium.
UEFA Champions League:
- 5th October 2022 — Manchester City 5-0 Copenhagen, Etihad Stadium, Group G (Laporte created 1 assist & kept a clean sheet).
- Player Modifications & Personalisation:
- Each boot features personalisation to the lateral side of the upper, displaying ‘LAPORTE’ alongside the Spain national flag — with some lettering worn away due to heavy match use.
- Custom manufactured with an exceptionally wide fit, most notably through the midfoot areas, engineered specifically to accommodate Laporte’s foot shape.
- Reinforced insole boards built in for enhanced rigidity, stability and soleplate strength during elite-level match intensity.
- Premium custom interior lining constructed from extremely soft, padded suede for improved comfort and lockdown.
- Bespoke internal heel construction providing additional padding and a full suede lining for increased stability and protection.
- Special player-specific insoles included — extremely wide, extra padded in key pressure zones and finished in black suede.
- A full suite of customisations far beyond any retail model, representing the top-tier craftsmanship of Adidas’ Athlete Services programme.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A match-worn, treble-season pair from one of Europe’s most accomplished defenders — pieces from this campaign carry exceptional long-term value.
- Directly photo-matched to up-close, in-game imagery of Laporte wearing the pair, offering superb provenance.
- Player-exclusive MTM Predator Edge.1 boots are extremely scarce; match-worn examples even more so.
- The Spain flag, personalisation, and documented match usage elevate the historical and collector relevance.
- Perfect for serious memorabilia investors seeking a high-grade, treble-linked item from a key figure in Pep Guardiola’s iconic squad.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK COA to ensure full authenticity and traceability.
