Stefan de Vrij | Inter Milan

- Model: Nike Tiempo Legend IX Elite 

- Player: Stefan de Vrij

- Condition: Player-Worn 

- Season: 2021/22

- Size: UK10/US11

- Soleplate: FG

- Made in: Bosnia

- Headline Features:

• Nike Tiempo Legend IX Elite player-worn by Netherlands international defender Stefan de Vrij.
• Player-worn during the 2021/22 season whilst representing Inter Milan.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Season Context:

• A key contributor to Inter Milan’s defensive line, de Vrij helped the club to a 2nd-place Serie A finish and a Round of 16 appearance in the Champions League.
• The pair display strong signs of use consistent with player wear at the elite level.

- Player Features & Customisation:

• Personalised Details:
   • Each boot features “DE VRIJ” and the Netherlands flag to the lateral heel area — a custom detail unavailable on retail versions.
• Custom Internal Construction:
   • Built with a carbon fibre reinforcement plate embedded within each sole for enhanced stability and strength under high-intensity movement.
• Professional-Only Specifications:
   • Custom fit and finishing touches produced to Nike’s professional athlete standards, distinct from all commercial Tiempo IX releases.
   • Crafted in Bosnia, where Nike’s top-tier professional issue boots are produced for global athlete distribution.

- Provenance & Authenticity: 

• Verified player-worn pair, supplied complete with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
• The boots exhibit clear, authentic signs of pitch use and wear.
• A direct example from Inter Milan’s 2021/22 campaign, worn by one of Serie A’s most consistent and respected defenders.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

Every item offered by BC Boots UK undergoes our in-house verification process, assessing player identification, match usage (where applicable), customisation details and provenance research.

Each piece is accompanied by an official BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its status and documentation within our archive. Select items also include our full Certification Package, when specified within the individual listing.

We do not outsource authentication. Every item is reviewed and approved internally to ensure accuracy, transparency and collector confidence.

Each certificate issued by BC Boots UK includes a unique reference which can be verified through our secure online verification portal.

All pieces are dispatched via DHL Express, fully insured and trackable. 

Foundation orders are shipped at a flat-rate according to destination, with the applicable delivery charge calculated automatically at checkout. 

• United Kingdom – £30
• Europe – £45
• Middle East – £60
• Rest of World – £75

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International customers are responsible for any applicable import duties, taxes or customs charges imposed by their destination country.

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We offer a 14-day inspection period from the date of delivery.

If the item does not meet expectations, it may be returned in the condition received for a full refund (excluding return shipping costs).

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Our aim is to ensure every collector purchases with clarity and confidence.

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Match-worn & player-issued boots are preserved in their authentic condition, including natural signs of professional use.

We recomend storing boots in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. Avoid cleaning, polishing, or altering the item, as this may affect its historical integrity and value.

If display is desired, protective display cases are recommended to minimise dust and environment exposure.

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