- Model: Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite 'Silver Safari' Special Edition
- Player: Kylian Mbappé
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2020/21
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK10.5/US11.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Colourway: White/Black/Metallic Silver/Volt
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite ‘Silver Safari’ Special Edition, match worn by global superstar and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé.
- Match worn during the 2020/21 season whilst playing for Paris Saint-Germain, including UEFA Champions League knockout stage fixtures.
- Specially custom-made to measure inside Nike’s Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, Italy, where only Nike’s top-tier sponsored athletes have their footwear produced.
- The ‘Silver Safari’ edition of the Superfly 8 was never released publicly in SG form — Nike reserved this ultra-limited variant exclusively for select elite players to wear during the Champions League knockout rounds.
- Each boot bears the player’s custom last identification number written inside in the absence of standard size labels, confirming their bespoke construction.
- Produced during Nike’s personalisation suspension period (March 2020 – June 2021), when the brand halted visible ID embroidery on player boots due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- A one-of-a-kind, match-worn pair from a future Ballon d’Or winner and one of the defining athletes of his generation.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Player Features & Construction:
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Custom Professional Build:
• Manufactured within Nike’s Montebelluna Athlete Services facility – entirely hand-crafted to Mbappé’s specifications.
• Absence of size tags replaced by handwritten internal foot last ID numbers, denoting full custom fit.
• Ultra-lightweight, high-tensile synthetic upper providing barefoot touch and explosive traction.
• Exclusive SG-Pro stud configuration, unavailable on the retail ‘Silver Safari’ release.
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Unique Special Edition Details:
• Distinctive ‘Safari’ graphic pattern across the Flyknit upper.
• Polished metallic silver detailing, with black Safari spotting and fluorescent Volt Swooshes.
• This limited-run finish was issued only to elite Nike athletes for UEFA Champions League use.
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Player-Specific Modifications:
• Customised internal padding for ankle stability and comfort.
• Enhanced arch structure moulded directly to Mbappé’s foot form.
• Soleplate raised in the toe areas for optimal traction and foot placement in high intensity sprints tailored to Mbappé’s playing style.
- Match History & Context:
- Mbappé wore this model in UEFA Champions League knockout fixtures during the 2020/21 campaign, including PSG’s quarter-finals and semi-final run.
- This season featured his iconic Champions League Round of 16 hat-trick vs Barcelona at Camp Nou – a defining moment of his early career dominance.
- The ‘Silver Safari’ edition represented Nike’s tribute to the legacy of the original 2010 Safari design worn by Cristiano Ronaldo – a symbolic passing of the torch between generations of Nike’s flagship forwards.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Match worn by Kylian Mbappé, one of the most valuable and market-defining footballers globally.
- Special Edition SG variant – never retailed or commercially distributed in any form.
- Montebelluna production provenance, ensuring top-tier craftsmanship and historical value.
- Represents a pivotal period in Mbappé’s PSG career as he evolved into a global football icon.
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Certified by BC Boots UK, accompanied by the official Certificate of Authenticity confirming match wear, origin, and player provenance.
