Theo Hernández | Real Madrid

- Item: Podoactiva Shin Pads

- Player: Theo Hernández 

- Condition: Match-Worn

- Season: 2017/18

- Made in: Spain

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare match worn Podoactiva shin pads used by Theo Hernández during the 2017/18 La Liga season with Real Madrid.
• Specially bespoke made for Hernández to match his exact shin measurements, providing maximum protection and comfort.
• Each pad features personalisation of the player’s name and squad number ‘THEO 15’.
• Constructed fully from carbon fibre with a thin internal padding layer to optimise impact absorption while remaining lightweight.
• Right pad shows a snap in the carbon fibre sustained during a heavy tackle in a La Liga fixture — a unique sign of authentic match use.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Match & Season Context:

• Worn throughout La Liga fixtures during the 2017/18 season as Hernández featured for Real Madrid.
• Represents a formative stage in Hernández’s career as he established himself at top-flight level in Spain.

- Player Features & Modifications:

Professional Construction:

• Fully custom-built by Podoactiva for elite-level athletes; these shin pads were not produced for retail.
• Carbon fibre shell designed for lightweight impact resistance, with internal padding for comfort and protection.

Personalisation:

• ‘THEO 15’ prominently displayed on each pad for identification and authenticity.

Wear Provenance:

• Right pad contains visible carbon fibre snap from on-pitch impact, verifying direct match usage.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Elite-Level Artefact: Represents one of Hernández’s earliest seasons at top-level club football.
• Rare Bespoke Item: Fully custom carbon fibre Podoactiva shin pads are only made for professional athletes, extremely scarce in the collector market.
• Match-Worn Provenance: Includes direct evidence of in-game action, increasing historical and investment value.
• Authenticity: 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.

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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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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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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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