- Model: New Balance Furon V7 Pro ‘Route To Success’
- Player: Raheem Sterling
- Condition: Match Issued
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK7.5/US8
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Vietnam
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare New Balance Furon V7 Pro ‘Route To Success’ match issued to England and Premier League star Raheem Sterling, exclusive signature model designed specifically for the player.
- Issued for use during the 2022/23 Premier League and UEFA Champions League campaign with Chelsea, as well as UEFA Nations League fixtures for England.
- Special one-off “Route To Success” edition created exclusively for Sterling to celebrate his journey from grassroots football to global stardom.
- Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Edition Custom Details:
- Sterling’s bespoke heel branding features “RAHEEM STERLING” beneath his custom logo, replacing the standard “ROUTE TO SUCCESS” text seen on retail pairs.
- The soleplate features personalised storytelling graphics, including references to the three London bus routes Sterling relied upon to attend training as a youth player.
- His sister’s name “Lakima” is inscribed on the soleplate in tribute to her sacrifices.
- The name of his other sister, “Kim” (Kimberley), is personalised on the interior heel liner.
- Upper design inspired by iconic London bus patterns, symbolising his roots and early journey.
- Pro Player Specifications:
- Custom internal size labels and bespoke shape tailored specifically to Sterling’s personal foot measurements.
- Built to elite professional standards and never made available to the commercial retail market.
- Issued directly through New Balance’s player services programme.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Museum-level example of a story-driven, player-exclusive boot from one of England’s most recognisable modern footballers.
- Significant cultural narrative, tying together Sterling’s upbringing, family sacrifices, and rise to the top of world football.
- Extremely rare piece due to the custom storytelling soleplate and family tributes.
- A highly desirable piece for collectors of England, Chelsea, or Premier League memorabilia.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certification Package for complete peace of mind and long-term value security.
