- Model: Adidas Copa Pure.1
- Player: Ilkay Gündoğan
- Condition: Training Worn
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK8/US8.5
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Adidas Copa Pure.1 training worn by German midfield maestro and former Manchester City captain, İlkay Gündoğan.
- Used by the player during training sessions throughout the historic 2022/23 season, during which Manchester City achieved a legendary treble, winning the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and FA Cup.
- Specially custom made to measure in Germany by Adidas’ elite Athlete Services division, built to the exact anatomical and performance specifications of Gündoğan.
- This pair showcases the bespoke engineering typically reserved only for Adidas’ most senior contracted athletes, with a number of unique structural modifications.
- A rare and historically significant pair from one of the club’s greatest ever seasons, representing the preparation and precision behind City’s unprecedented success under Pep Guardiola.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Modifications:
- Custom Heel Construction: Bespoke padded heel with a much thicker and more consistent cushioning, lined internally with a soft-touch fabric for comfort and stability, the left heel features a built-in hole cut out internally.
- Custom Insole Boards: Special thicker insole boards built in to provide increased rigidity and support — a feature often requested by players who prefer a stiffer, more stable sole structure.
- Additional Lace Holes: Manually added lace holes to the upper section of the right boot for an ultra-secure lockdown fit tailored to the player’s personal preference.
- Made in Germany: Produced at Adidas’ Athlete Services facility — not available commercially, with hand-finished detailing throughout.
- Fit & Construction: Completely bespoke build to Gündoğan’s foot shape and biomechanical requirements, differing significantly from the retail Copa Pure.1 model.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Treble Season Provenance: Directly linked to the 2022/23 season in which Manchester City achieved the historic treble — the pinnacle of the Pep Guardiola era and one of the greatest seasons in football history.
- Leadership Legacy: Gündoğan captained City to glory, scoring decisive goals in both the FA Cup Final and Premier League title run-in, cementing his legacy as one of the most intelligent and composed midfielders of his generation.
- Training-Worn Exclusivity: While match-worn pairs are rare, training-worn player-issue pairs from treble-winning campaigns are virtually unseen — this pair was part of Gündoğan’s direct preparation during his captaincy season.
- Custom German Build: Handmade at Adidas Athlete Services — featuring modifications and craftsmanship far beyond any retail equivalent.
- Investment Appeal: A historically resonant artefact representing the behind-the-scenes preparation of a treble-winning captain. A museum-grade training-worn piece from Manchester City’s greatest ever season.
