Aymeric Laporte | Manchester City & Spain

- Model: Adidas Predator Edge.1

- Player: Aymeric Laporte

- Condition: Match-Issued 

- Tournament / Season: 2022 FIFA World Cup & 2022/23 

- Size: UK10.5/US11

- Soleplate: FG

- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)

- Headline Features:

• Adidas Predator Edge.1 match issued to elite Spanish international centre-back Aymeric Laporte.
• Specifically issued for use during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar for the Spain national team.
• Also issued for the 2022/23 Premier League & UEFA Champions League season with Manchester City.
• Fully bespoke, made-to-measure construction created in Adidas’ Athlete Services facility in Germany.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Features & Customisations:

• Personalised player ID printed to the lateral side of each boot: “LAPORTE” alongside the Spain national flag.
• Boots constructed to be extremely wide through the midfoot, tailored for Laporte’s unique foot shape.
• Custom reinforced insole boards built-in to enhance soleplate rigidity, stability, and energy return.
• Each boot features a fully bespoke interior suede lining—soft, padded, and engineered for premium comfort.
• Custom internal heel construction, significantly more cushioned than retail pairs and lined with suede.
• Special player-issued insoles included: extra wide, highly padded, and finished with black suede.
• A true player-exclusive specification far superior to the standard commercial Predator Edge.1 model.

- Collector & Investor Significance: 

• World Cup–issued boots from a European champion and Manchester City defensive stalwart.
• Premium-level provenance: issued for both World Cup and Champions League competition periods.
• Custom Athlete Services boots from Adidas’ German facility are among the most desirable collector pieces due to their rarity and build quality.
• Ideal for high-end memorabilia collections seeking top-tier, player-specific exclusives.
• 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

Orders are securely packaged by BC for safe transit and presentation upon arrival.

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).

All returned items must be shipped with all original packaging & documentation.

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.

BC Boots UK also offers optional professional framing and presentation solutions upon request through our trusted specialist partner.

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