- Model: Adidas Predator Edge.1
- Player: Aymeric Laporte
- Condition: Match Worn
- Tournament / Season: 2022 FIFA World Cup & 2022/23
- Size: UK10.5/US11
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Elite-level Adidas Predator Edge.1 boots match worn by Spain international defender Aymeric Laporte.
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Worn in 13 fixtures across 2 major campaigns:
• 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with the Spain national team.
• 2022/23 season with Manchester City, contributing to the club’s historic treble-winning campaign (Premier League, FA Cup & UEFA Champions League).
- Across the 13 fixtures the player wore this pair in, a record of 8 wins, 2 draws & 3 losses was achieved with 6 clean sheets kept.
- Specially custom made to measure (MTM) in Germany by Adidas’ Athlete Services to Laporte’s exact anatomical and performance requirements.
- Each boot is personalised with ‘LAPORTE’ and the Spain flag to the lateral side of the upper — with natural wear to the lettering from heavy match use.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing full provenance.
- Match History:
Premier League:
- 22nd October 2022 — Manchester City 3-1 Brighton, Etihad Stadium.
- 29th October 2022 — Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City, King Power Stadium.
- 12th November 2022 — Manchester City 1-2 Brentford, Etihad Stadium.
FA Cup:
- 8th January 2023 — Manchester City 4-0 Chelsea, Etihad Stadium (Third Round).
Carabao Cup:
- 9th November 2022 — Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea, Etihad Stadium (Third Round).
- 22nd December 2022 — Manchester City 3-2 Liverpool, Etihad Stadium (Fourth Round).
- 11th January 2023 — Southampton 2-0 Manchester City, St. Mary’s Stadium (Quarter-Finals).
UEFA Champions League:
- 11th October 2022 — Copenhagen 0-0 Manchester City, Parken (Group G).
- 2nd November 2022 — Manchester City 3-1 Sevilla, Etihad Stadium (Group G).
2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar (Spain):
- 23rd November 2022 — Spain 7-0 Costa Rica, Al-Thumama Stadium (Group E).
- 27th November 2022 — Spain 1-1 Germany, Al-Bayt Stadium (Group E).
- 6th December 2022 — Morocco 0-0 (3-0 pens) Spain, Education City Stadium (Round of 16).
International Friendlies (Spain):
- 17th November 2022 — Jordan 1-3 Spain, Amman International Stadium.
- Player Modifications & Personalisation:
- Exceptionally wide custom shaping throughout the midfoot to accommodate Laporte’s unique foot profile.
- Reinforced insole boards built in to increase soleplate rigidity, stability, and energy return — not found on any retail version.
- Fully bespoke interior lining, constructed using an ultra-soft, padded suede material for enhanced comfort during high-intensity match play.
- Custom internal heel construction with increased padding and a soft suede lining, offering improved lockdown and reduced heel-slip.
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Special custom insoles, engineered specifically for Laporte:
• Extra wide profile
• Additional targeted padding
• Lined in premium black suede
- These modifications represent the highest level of Adidas’ pro-player craftsmanship, differing substantially from retail Predator Edge.1 boots.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A rare dual-provenance pair: worn at a major international tournament and during a treble-winning club season — extremely desirable for high-end collectors.
- Strong historical relevance: Laporte played a key role for both Spain and Manchester City, adding significant importance to this pair.
- Player-issued MTM Adidas boots from the Germany Athlete Services programme are among the most sought-after pieces in modern boot collecting.
- A museum-grade opportunity to secure a match worn pair linked to both World Cup action and Manchester City’s most successful era.
- Fully authenticated with the BC Boots UK COA, ensuring unquestionable legitimacy and investment confidence.
