- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor IV SL
- Player: Theo Walcott
- Condition: Match worn & dual hand signed
- Season: 2008/09
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK9.5/US10.5
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Nike Mercurial Vapor IV SL match worn and double hand signed by former England winger, Theo Walcott.
- Match worn in 7 fixtures during the 2008/09 season across the Barclays Premier League and UEFA Champions League while playing for Arsenal.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Player Modifications & Personalisation:
- Specially custom made to measure in Nike’s Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, Italy.
- Full-length carbon fibre SG soleplate, never commercially available on this model (SL only released in FG).
- Lateral side embroidery features player initials and squad number, ‘TJW14’.
- Custom layer of padding built into the insole board along its full length, with an additional forefoot board for fit and comfort.
- Additional lace holes added on both lateral and medial sides of the top lacing system for enhanced fit.
- Double hand signed on the lateral side of the upper with a clear, un-rushed signatures.
- Fully photo matched to in-game action shots, verifying match use and authenticity.
- Match History:
Premier League (6 Fixtures):
- 4th October 2008 – Sunderland 1-1 Arsenal, Stadium of Light.
- 18th October 2008 – Arsenal 3-1 Everton, Emirates – Walcott scored in the fixture.
- 26th October 2008 – West Ham United 0-2 Arsenal, Upton Park.
- 29th October 2008 – Arsenal 4-4 Tottenham Hotspur, Emirates – North London Derby, an iconic, historic match.
- 1st November 2008 – Stoke City 2-1 Arsenal, bet365 Stadium.
- 15th November 2008 – Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa, Emirates.
UEFA Champions League (1 Fixture):
- 21st October 2008 – Fenerbahçe 2-5 Arsenal, Chobani Stadyumu FB Şükrü Saraçoğlu Spor Kompleksi – Walcott scored in the fixture.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Worn in historic matches including top-tier Premier League fixtures and UEFA Champions League group stage.
- Rare SL model with full-length carbon fibre soleplate combined with elite player customisations, making this pair an exceptionally collectible item.
- Hand-signed, match worn, and bespoke athlete modifications increase both historical and investment value.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package confirming match use, personalisation, and authenticity.
