- Model: Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite
- Player: John Stones
- Condition: Match worn
- Season: 2021/22
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK7.5 / US8.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro (Custom CTR360 Maestri III)
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Match worn Phantom GT 2 Elite used by John Stones during Manchester City’s 2021/22 Premier League title-winning campaign.
- Worn in both Premier League and UEFA Champions League fixtures as Stones played a crucial role in Pep Guardiola’s defensive structure.
- Personalised with ‘STONES’, England flag detailing, and his children’s names ‘CONNIE ISAIAH’ across the medial sides.
- Built entirely by hand in Nike’s Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, the same workshop used for Nike’s most elite contracted players.
- Features an extremely rare transparent CTR360 Maestri III SG-Pro soleplate, never available on the commercial market.
- Enhanced with internal carbon fibre reinforcement, custom padding, and strengthened insole boards.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Montebelluna Construction (Nike Athlete Services):
- Hand-built, made-to-measure boots adjusted to Stones’ precise foot shape and comfort requirements.
- Premium build quality, significantly different from the retail Phantom GT 2 Elite.
Custom Soleplate Setup:
- Fully custom CTR360 Maestri III SG-Pro soleplate, taken directly from the iconic 2010–2013 control silo.
- Soleplate is made transparent to mimic Phantom GT 2 visuals — a disguise technique used on player boots.
- Offers enhanced traction, stud spacing, and underfoot stability tailored to Stones’ preferences.
Reinforcement & Protection:
- Internal carbon fibre plate built into each boot to increase rigidity and protect against metatarsal injury — a modification used across many defender-issued Nike boots.
- Thicker, reinforced insole boards for improved stiffness, responsiveness, and structural integrity.
Comfort Enhancements:
- Extra internal padding built beneath the lacing system to prevent lace bite.
- Tailored upper shaping and Montebelluna internal linings for improved comfort during high-intensity matches.
Personalisation:
- Lateral side: ‘STONES’ professionally embroidered.
- Right boot: England flag detailing.
- Medial sides: personalised with his children’s names ‘CONNIE ISAIAH’ — a rare and emotional touch that elevates collectability.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Title-Winning Season Artefact: These boots originate from a Premier League championship campaign, boosting long-term historical value.
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Elite Defender Provenance: Stones is now one of world football’s most decorated defenders — Champions League winner, multiple Premier League titles, and a key England international.
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Athlete Services Rarity: Montebelluna-built Phantom GT 2 models with CTR360 soleplates are exceptionally scarce and highly sought after by collectors.
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High-End Modification Package: Carbon fibre reinforcement, transparent CTR soleplate, customised padding—significant deviations from retail that highlight top-tier professional specification.
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Long-Term Investment Appeal: Stones’ legacy at Manchester City continues to build year-on-year, making match-worn items from key seasons increasingly blue-chip assets.
