Sir David Beckham Match Issued Adidas Predator Mania - 2001/02

- Model: Adidas Predator Mania

- Player: Sir David Beckham

- Condition: Match issued

- Season: 2001/02

- Size: UK8.5 / US9

- Soleplate: HG

- Made in: Germany

- Headline Features:

• Adidas Predator Mania match issued to Sir David Beckham, one of the most iconic footballers of all time.
• Issued for the 2001/02 Barclays Premiership & UEFA Champions League season with Manchester United.
• Specially custom made in Germany to Beckham’s precise foot measurements.
• Ultra-soft custom leather upper & tongues, each embroidered with the name of his son ‘BROOKLYN’. 
• Hybrid construction: Incorporates Predator Accelerator insoles, a feature Beckham insisted on years after that model’s discontinuation.
• Unique soleplate: Fitted with a rare HG soleplate, issued during his recovery period post-injury, offering a softer stud configuration compared to FG/SG.
• Asymmetrical build: Right boot heel deliberately made taller than the left, showcasing Adidas’ bespoke craftsmanship.
• Reinforcement: Custom insole boards built into each boot for added strengthening.
• Authenticity: Fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.

- Player Features & Modifications: 

• Tongues: Bespoke, soft premium leather construction with ‘BROOKLYN’ embroidery.
• Insoles: Predator Accelerator insoles retrofitted inside the Mania upper – Beckham’s long-standing preference.
• Soleplate: Rare HG variation, designed to be softer on impact than SG or FG, issued during post-injury recovery.
• Heel construction: Taller right boot heel compared to the left – a unique Beckham-specific adjustment.
• Insole boards: Custom reinforced for durability and support.
• Custom fit: Entire pair built to Beckham’s exact measurements in Adidas’ German Athlete Services facility.

- Collector & Investment Significance

• Historic Era: 2001/02 – Beckham at Manchester United, still at the peak of his career and global stardom.
• Rarity: Predator Mania pairs issued directly to Beckham are extraordinarily scarce, especially with the never seen before HG soleplate variation.
• Personalisation: Features his son’s name ‘BROOKLYN’, making this pair deeply personal and significant.
• Museum-level piece: Represents the intersection of Beckham’s cultural and footballing legacy – both as a Manchester United star and global sporting icon.

• A highly rare, museum-worthy piece of memorabilia from one of football’s most iconic figures, fully certified and guaranteed.