- Model: Nike Air Zoom Total 90 Supremacy
- Player: Wayne Rooney
- Condition: Match Worn
- Tournament: 2006 FIFA World Cup
- Size: UK9.5/US10.5
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Italy
- Headline Features:
- A museum-grade, ultra-rare pair of Nike Air Zoom Total 90 Supremacy boots match worn by Wayne Rooney, one of English football’s greatest ever players.
- Worn during the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany while representing the England national team, marking Rooney’s first World Cup appearance at just 20 years old.
- Used during the Group B fixture between England & Trinidad & Tobago on 15th June 2006 at the Max-Morlock-Stadion, a 2–0 victory for England, as well as in training sessions throughout the tournament.
- Custom made to measure at Nike’s Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, Italy — the same workshop responsible for Nike’s most exclusive player issue boots.
- Each boot is personalised with the England flag to the heel area, replacing the standard ‘90’ logo found on the retail edition.
- Internally stamped ‘SALESMAN SAMPLE’, denoting this pair were not made for retail but produced for athlete and promotional use only.
- A truly historic and iconic artefact from Manchester United’s all-time leading goalscorer and a defining figure in Premier League history.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Match History:
Wayne Rooney wore this pair during the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, specifically in:
Group B Fixture:
- 15th June 2006 – England 2–0 Trinidad & Tobago (Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nuremberg) – Rooney appeared as a substitute as England secured qualification from the group stage.
- Rooney also wore this pair in official training sessions throughout the tournament as he built fitness following a pre-tournament injury.
- The 2006 World Cup marked the beginning of Rooney’s global tournament legacy, which would continue across three further World Cups and three European Championships.
-Player Features & Modifications:
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Construction: Fully custom-made to measure at Nike Athlete Services, Montebelluna, using hand-selected materials and bespoke internal shaping for Rooney’s fit profile.
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Personalisation: England flag detailing replaces the standard Total 90 branding at the heel.
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Internal Markings: Stamped ‘SALESMAN SAMPLE’ on the internal labels — denoting non-commercial, promotional issue for professional use.
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Upper: Custom premium synthetic leather upper, softer and more form-fitting than retail-grade versions.
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Insole & Interior: Tailored internal padding and custom insole thickness designed for Rooney’s preferred comfort profile.
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Soleplate: Standard FG configuration, tuned for stability and traction on World Cup-standard hybrid pitches.
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Condition: Evident match and training wear consistent with first-hand World Cup use, including unique creasing and scuff reference points.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Historic Context: Match worn at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Rooney’s first World Cup tournament — a pivotal moment in his career and English football history.
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Provenance: Directly linked to England’s Group B fixture vs Trinidad & Tobago and associated training sessions.
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Legacy: Rooney went on to become Manchester United’s record goalscorer (253 goals) and one of only two players to surpass 200 Premier League goals.
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Rarity: Player-issued Montebelluna-made boots are exceptionally scarce, with World Cup pairs being the most sought-after examples of Rooney’s career.
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Museum-Level Memorabilia: An iconic artefact representing the dawn of Rooney’s World Cup story — a cornerstone piece for any elite football memorabilia collection.
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Authenticity: Fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
