- Model: Adidas Predator Accelerator
- Player: Sie David Beckham
- Condition: Match Worn
- Seasons: 1997/98 & 1998/99
- Size: Left: UK9/US9.5 | Right UK8.5/US9
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare Adidas Predator Accelerator match worn by Sir David Beckham — one of the most globally iconic footballers of all time.
- Used across two historic seasons (1997/98 & 1998/99), including Manchester United’s legendary Treble-Winning campaign.
- Worn in Premier League, FA Cup & UEFA Champions League fixtures — plus appearances for England at the old Wembley Stadium pre-France ’98.
- Fully bespoke Athlete Services build, custom-made in Germany to Beckham’s precise specifications.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match & Season Provenance:
- 1998/99 Treble Season: Boots worn during one of the greatest seasons in football history — United winning the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League.
- Beckham was central to this success, delivering elite-level performances, assists, set-piece mastery and iconic moments.
- 1997/98 Season: Also worn throughout Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League fixtures in the preceding campaign.
- England National Team: Worn at the old Wembley Stadium, prior to the 1998 FIFA World Cup — adding major international significance.
- Prime-Era Beckham: A period in which Beckham rose to global superstardom, becoming the face of English football and one of the sport’s most influential figures.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Bespoke Athlete Services Construction:
- Custom-built in Adidas’ secretive German Athlete Services factory, reserved only for elite contracted players.
- Fully made-to-measure last, resulting in intentional odd sizing (Left UK9 / Right UK8.5).
- Specially shaped premium leather tongues, softer and more flexible than retail versions, each embroidered with Beckham’s iconic ‘7’.
Personalisation & Identification:
- Heel embroidery reading ‘Beckham’, replacing the standard retail “Equipment” branding.
- Custom elastic strap system on both tongues — a feature never available on retail models.
Structural & Performance Adjustments:
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Hybrid soleplate:
- Forefoot: FG
- Heel: SG conversion performed specifically for Beckham.
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Differential stud spacing:
- The left boot’s SG studs are set further apart to increase stability when Beckham planted his left foot for striking free-kicks and crossing.
- Height-adjusted right heel — deliberately built taller than the left, showing the extremely precise, personalised craftsmanship.
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Uneven insole wear:
- The left boot shows significantly heavier heel wear, consistent with Beckham’s striking mechanics and photo-matched usage patterns.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Treble-Season Provenance: Match-worn Beckham items from 1998/99 are exceptionally rare and are regarded as blue-chip assets in the memorabilia world.
- Peak-Career Beckham: Boots worn during the defining era that cemented him as a global cultural and sporting icon.
- Ultra-Rare Accelerator Player Pair: Beckham’s bespoke Accelerator models are among the most coveted Predator artefacts ever produced.
- Museum-Level Piece: The custom construction, historic provenance, odd sizing, and unique player-specific modifications make this pair a top-tier centrepiece for any elite collection.
- Global Demand: Beckham memorabilia continues to appreciate rapidly due to his legendary status, worldwide fanbase, and cross-generational appeal.
