Aymeric Laporte | Manchester City

- Model: Adidas Predator Edge.1 V1 Prototype Sample

- Player: Aymeric Laporte

- Condition: Player-Worn

- Season: 2021/22

- Size: UK10.5/US11

- Soleplate: FG

- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare V1 prototype sample of the Adidas Predator Edge.1, training worn by Spain international defender Aymeric Laporte.
• Used by the player in training sessions throughout the 2021/22 season with Manchester City, during the early development cycle of the Edge.1 silo.
• This prototype version predates the final retail release and showcases developmental construction elements unavailable to the public.
• Custom made-to-measure (MTM) exclusively for Laporte by Adidas Athlete Services in Germany, built to his precise foot shape and technical requirements.
• A highly significant pre-release sample from one of Europe’s elite defenders during a dominant period under Pep Guardiola.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Modifications & Personalisation:

• Constructed with an extremely wide fit, particularly through the midfoot, tailored to accommodate Laporte’s distinct foot profile.
• Reinforced insole boards built into each boot, providing enhanced rigidity, structural stability, and elite-level responsiveness.
• Fully bespoke internal heel construction, featuring additional padding and a soft suede liner for improved lockdown and comfort.
• Custom interior lining made from premium, ultra-soft padded suede — a material specification far superior to retail-grade versions.
• Fitted with special custom insoles, engineered specifically for Laporte:
  
• Extra wide,
• Additional targeted padding,
• Finished in premium black suede.
• Prototype-specific construction details distinguish this pair significantly from retail or even standard athlete-issue pairs, marking them as genuine pre-production test samples. 

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• A development-stage prototype worn by a treble-winning defender — exceptionally rare in the modern memorabilia market.
• Prototype samples from Adidas Athlete Services are highly coveted, especially those linked to top-level Premier League players.
• Direct training-worn provenance substantially elevates desirability and long-term value.
• Represents a unique moment in Predator design evolution, making it ideal for high-end collections, investment portfolios, or museum-grade displays.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

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

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