- Model: Puma EvoPower 1.2 'Dragon' Edition
- Player: Yaya Touré
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2014/15
- Size: UK10.5/US11.5
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Vietnam ‘Sample’
- Headline Features:
- Puma EvoPower 1.2 ‘Dragon’ Edition match worn by Manchester City legend and powerhouse midfielder Yaya Touré.
- Worn in key Barclays Premier League fixtures during the 2014/15 season, with Touré scoring two wonderful goals whilst wearing this pair.
- Features a fully custom leather upper with heavy bespoke stitching — a specification never released to the public.
- Includes full personalised detailing with Touré’s name and squad number.
- A rare, elite-level “SAMPLE” pair produced exclusively for professional use.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match History:
Premier League (3 Fixtures, 3 Wins, 2 Goals):
- 10th May 2015 — Manchester City 6-0 QPR, Etihad Stadium.
- 17th May 2015 — Swansea 2-4 Manchester City, Liberty Stadium (Touré scored 2 goals including a magnificent long-range strike).
- 24th May 2015 — Manchester City 2-0 Southampton, Etihad Stadium.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Custom Professional Construction:
- Fitted with a full leather upper, unlike the retail synthetic version — an ultra-rare player-exclusive variation.
- Features extensive additional stitching across the vamp, designed to control stretch and enhance stability under Touré’s playing style.
Exclusive Athlete Issue Specifications:
- Internal size labels stamped ‘SAMPLE’, confirming the pair was produced only for player use and not commercial sale.
- Elite-level FG tooling consistent with Puma’s professional issue lines during the era.
Personalisation Details:
- Each boot features his full name ‘YAYA TOURE’ detailed to the lateral side.
- The medial heel area includes his iconic squad number ‘42’.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A rare, true match worn pair from one of the most dominant midfielders of the Premier League era.
- The full leather custom upper makes this one of the most sought-after variants of the EvoPower line.
- Directly linked to important fixtures during Touré’s peak years at Manchester City.
- Highly desirable for collectors of Premier League icons, City memorabilia, or rare Puma player exclusives.
- Fully authenticated with the BC Boots UK COA, ensuring long-term provenance and investment confidence.
