- Model: Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite
- Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Condition: Training worn & match issued
- Season: 2021/22
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8.25/US9.25
- Soleplate: SG Anti-Clog
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Colourway: Volt/Bright Crimson/Black
- Headline Features:
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite training worn by & match issued to one of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Worn by the player in training sessions during the 2021/22 season — his first campaign back at Manchester United, marking his iconic return to Old Trafford.
- Specially custom made to measure in Montebelluna, Italy, by Nike’s Athlete Services, the brand’s exclusive facility responsible for manufacturing boots for their elite-level athletes.
- This pair have been perfectly photo-matched to the training session at Carrington Training Ground on November 1st 2021.
- The boots were also prepared for the UEFA Champions League Group F fixture between Atalanta & Manchester United, played on 2nd November 2021 at the Gewiss Stadium, in which Ronaldo scored both of United’s goals in a 2–2 draw.
- Images from the dressing room on matchday show this exact pair prepared alongside Ronaldo’s kit.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Player Modifications & Custom Specifications:
- Specially constructed Anti-Clog SG soleplate, designed to replicate the feel and flexibility of an FG plate — Ronaldo avoids traditional metal stud configurations to minimise joint stress and reduce injury risk.
- The Anti-Clog soleplate features no metal screw-in studs with built-in threads, instead using a full plastic sole with metal-tipped SG studs, combining stability, grip, and joint protection.
- Custom-made insoles are present, featuring the Montebelluna factory insignia to the left side and Nike Swoosh with ‘Made in Italy’ branding to the right.
- The contoured underside design of each insole has been shaved down/removed at Ronaldo’s personal request for a flatter and more responsive fit.
- No internal size labels due to their bespoke, non-retail construction, though measured to be approximately UK8.25 / US9.25.
- Ronaldo’s Man Utd squad number ‘7’ can be seen written inside each boot as a kit room identifier by the United kit staff.
- Toe boxes have been raised significantly to accommodate Ronaldo’s unique foot shape and pressure distribution.
- The player’s custom foot last (mould) ID number is visible inside the heel area of each boot, confirming their athlete-exclusive manufacture.
- Constructed from premium Flyknit material with reinforced internal layers for enhanced lockdown and structure — unique to the player’s specification.
- Match & Training Use Details:
Training:
- Date: 1st November 2021
- Location: Carrington Training Ground, Manchester
- Use: Photo-matched training session in preparation for the upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture vs Atalanta
Match Preparation:
- Fixture: Atalanta vs Manchester United
- Competition: UEFA Champions League – Group F
- Date: 2nd November 2021
- Stadium: Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy
- Result: 2–2 Draw (Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals)
- Note: This pair were prepared in Ronaldo’s match kit for the fixture, as confirmed by in-dressing-room photographs
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A 1-of-1, photo-matched training worn and match-issued pair from Ronaldo’s first season back at Manchester United, one of the most globally celebrated player returns in football history.
- Represents Nike’s highest level of bespoke craftsmanship, made by the Montebelluna Athlete Services facility exclusively for Ronaldo.
- The Anti-Clog SG soleplate configuration, designed to replicate FG comfort, underscores the player’s unique biomechanical preferences and longevity-based approach late in his career.
- A museum-grade piece associated with one of football’s most iconic figures, combining verifiable use, photographic provenance, and direct connection to a Champions League match where Ronaldo scored twice.
- Fully authenticated with the BC Boots UK Certification Package, guaranteeing full provenance and originality.
