- Model: Nike Tiempo Legend V
- Player: Chris Smalling
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2013/14
- Size: UK9.5 / US10.5
- Soleplate: SG, 6-stud
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Colourway: Grey/Orange/Black
- Headline Features:
- Nike Tiempo Legend V match worn by former England international and Manchester United central defender, Chris Smalling.
- Match worn by the player during the 2013/14 season in Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup & EFL Cup fixtures whilst representing Manchester United under David Moyes, as well as in international friendlies for the England national team.
- Smalling wore this pair extensively across a total of 18 fixtures, in that time scoring 1 goal & keeping 7 clean sheets.
- Specially custom made to measure in Italy inside Nike’s elite Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, the same facility responsible for producing custom footwear for Nike’s top-tier professionals.
- Each boot features personalisation embroidery of ‘CS 12’ — the player’s initials and Manchester United squad number — to the lateral side of the upper.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Professional Issue Construction:
• Fully bespoke pair crafted exclusively for Chris Smalling by Nike’s Montebelluna team.
• Tailored fit and build quality far superior to the retail Tiempo Legend V model.
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Carbon Fibre Reinforcement:
• Custom carbon fibre inserts built internally for additional stability and protection, enhancing structural strength throughout the sole and midfoot area.
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Unique 6-Stud Soleplate:
• This pair features a custom 6-stud SG soleplate configuration not made available to the public on the retail version.
• Designed to suit Smalling’s preference for improved traction and balance during defensive duels on soft natural surfaces.
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Internal Player Coding:
• Both boots display the ‘999999999’ internal size label, indicating that this pair were made for promotional/player use only and never released for retail sale.
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Personalisation Details:
• ‘CS 12’ embroidery stitched in orange thread to match United’s accent colours.
• Finished in the Grey/Orange/Black colourway worn by several Nike Tiempo professionals during the 2013/14 campaign.
- Match History:
Premier League (12 Fixtures, 1 Goal, 6 Clean Sheets, 7 Wins):
- 21st December 2013 — Manchester United 3-1 West Ham United, Old Trafford.
- 26th December 2013 — Hull City 2-3 Manchester United, MKM Stadium (Smalling scored United’s first goal of the game).
- 28th December 2013 — Norwich City 0-1 Manchester United, Carrow Road.
- 1st January 2014 — Manchester United 1-2 Spurs, Old Trafford.
- 11th January 2014 — Manchester United 2-0 Swansea City, Old Trafford.
- 19th January 2014 — Chelsea 3-1 Manchester United, Stamford Bridge.
- 28th January 2014 — Manchester United 2-0 Cardiff City, Old Trafford.
- 1st February 2014 — Stoke City 2-1 Manchester United, bet365 Stadium.
- 9th February 2014 — Manchester United 2-2 Fulham, Old Trafford.
- 12th February 2014 — Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United, Emirates.
- 22nd February 2014 — Crystal Palace 0-2 Manchester United, Selhurst Park.
- 8th March 2014 — West Brom 0-3 Manchester United, The Hawthorns.
FA Cup (Third Round):
- 5th January 2014 — Manchester United 1-2 Swansea City, Old Trafford.
EFL Cup:
- 7th January 2014 — Sunderland 2-1 Manchester United, Stadium of Light (Semi-Finals 1st Leg).
- 22nd January 2014 — Manchester United 2-1 (3-3 pens) Sunderland, Old Trafford (Semi-Finals 2nd Leg).
UEFA Champions League:
- 25th February 2014 — Olympiacos 2-0 Manchester United, Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis (Round of 16 1st Leg).
International Friendlies (England):
- 5th March 2014 — England 2-0 Denmark, Wembley.
- Context & Provenance:
- Worn during the 2013/14 season, a key campaign for Smalling in which he was a near ever-present in United’s defence, making 38 appearances across all competitions.
- Produced in Nike’s Montebelluna, Italy facility, the same location responsible for crafting footwear for players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Andrés Iniesta, and Sergio Ramos — a mark of the highest craftsmanship and exclusivity.
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A rare, fully authenticated player-issue Tiempo Legend V pair with full provenance from BC Boots UK.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Montebelluna-Made Authenticity: Handcrafted in Nike’s prestigious Athlete Services facility in Italy.
- Match-Worn Provenance: Directly worn by Smalling during his peak years at Manchester United.
- Unique Player Specification: Bespoke carbon fibre build, 6-stud SG soleplate, and internal player codes — not available to the public.
- Historic United Era: Represents a transitional yet memorable chapter at Old Trafford during which Smalling was a defensive leader.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, fully verifying origin and match use.
