- Model: Puma Ultra 1.1
- Player: Eric Bailly
- Condition: Training Worn
- Season: 2020/21
- Size: UK9/US10
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Vietnam (Athlete Exclusive)
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare Puma Ultra 1.1 training worn by Villarreal and Ivory Coast defender, Eric Bailly, during the 2020/21 season.
- Worn during training sessions and pre-match UEFA Champions League warm-ups, providing direct insight into the player’s elite preparation routines.
- Each boot is personalised with the names of the player’s children, ‘IVAN & YOAN’, highlighting exclusive athlete-specific issue.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match & Season Context:
- Used throughout the 2020/21 campaign for training and pre-match preparation with Manchester United, contributing to the player’s readiness for domestic and European competition.
- Represents an intimate look at the professional routines of a top-flight central defender.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Professional Construction:
- Custom ‘ATHLETE EXCLUSIVE’ build manufactured to Bailly’s exact specifications and foot shape.
- SG soleplate optimised for soft-ground traction, stability, and agility during training.
Exclusive Materials:
- Upper crafted from ultra-soft premium leather, a variant never released commercially.
- Retail print applied over the upper to visually mimic public models while concealing bespoke modifications.
- Personalisation:
- Names of player’s children (‘IVAN & YOAN’) embroidered on the boots.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Athlete Exclusive Artefact: A rare glimpse into Bailly’s professional training gear not available to the public.
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Personalised Detailing: Children’s names enhance collectibility and provenance.
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Training Worn Provenance: Valuable insight into preparation for UEFA Champions League fixtures.
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Authentication: Full BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity confirms one-to-one issue.