- Model: Adidas F50 Adizero
- Player: Gareth Bale
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2010/11
- Size: UK10/US10.5
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: China
- Headline Features:
- An exceptionally rare, museum-level piece — a pair of Adidas F50 Adizero boots match worn by Gareth Bale, one of the greatest wingers of the modern era and a five-time UEFA Champions League winner.
- Worn by Bale during the 2010/11 season in UEFA Champions League fixtures for Tottenham Hotspur — the campaign that catapulted him to global superstardom.
- This season saw Bale produce some of the most iconic performances of his early career, including his famous UEFA Champions League hat-trick vs Inter Milan at the San Siro.
- Each boot is personalised with ‘BALE’ etched into the lateral side of the SprintFrame heel counter, alongside the Wales flag to the medial upper.
- Represents the genesis of Bale’s ascent — from Premier League breakthrough talent to Galáctico legend following his £90 million transfer to Real Madrid in 2013.
- A true collector’s piece from one of football’s most explosive and decorated players.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Match History:
Gareth Bale wore this pair during UEFA Champions League fixtures in the 2010/11 season for Tottenham Hotspur. This season marked his rise to elite status in world football, with key performances including:
UEFA Champions League (3 Fixtures, 3 Wins, 2 Assists):
- 2nd November 2010 — Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Inter Milan, White Hart Lane (Group A, 2 assists in another world-class display).
- 24th November 2010 — Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Werder Bremen, White Hart Lane (Group A).
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7th December 2010 — Fc Twente 3-3 Tottenham Hotspur, De Grolsch Veset (Group A).
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Personalisation: Each boot engraved with ‘BALE’ on the lateral SprintFrame heel counter, and Wales flag on the medial side.
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Upper: Ultra-lightweight SprintSkin synthetic upper — tailored for Bale’s pace-driven playing style and explosive acceleration.
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Construction: Early-generation F50 Adizero build, featuring the minimal upper layering that defined Adidas’ first ultra-light boot era.
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Fit: Custom internal shaping to Bale’s foot profile, offering enhanced lockdown and comfort.
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Soleplate: Firm-ground SprintFrame baseplate with Bale’s preferred stud configuration, optimised for rapid directional changes.
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Condition: Evident match wear and scuffing consistent with heavy first-team use across multiple high-intensity fixtures.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Historic Context: Match worn during Bale’s breakout 2010/11 campaign — the season that established him among the world’s elite.
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Provenance: Used during fixtures that shaped his early legacy and attracted Real Madrid’s record-breaking £90m transfer move.
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Rarity: A genuine early-career, match worn pair from one of football’s most successful modern legends.
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Legacy: Bale went on to become a global icon, winning 5 UEFA Champions League titles and scoring in multiple finals for Real Madrid.
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Museum-Level Memorabilia: An extraordinary early-career artefact from one of the game’s greats — a must-have centrepiece for any elite collection.
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Authenticity: Fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.