Aymeric Laporte | Manchester City

- Model: Adidas Predator Accuracy.1 V1 Prototype Sample

- Player: Aymeric Laporte

- Condition: Training Worn

- Season: 2022/23

- Size: UK10.5/US11

- Soleplate: SG

- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare Adidas Predator Accuracy.1 V1 prototype sample training worn by Spanish international central defender, Aymeric Laporte.
• Worn by the player during first team Manchester City training sessions throughout the 2022/23 season.
• Early V1 prototype iteration of the Predator Accuracy line, produced exclusively for professional athlete testing prior to the retail launch.
• This was a historic, title-winning season for Manchester City, culminating in a Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League treble.
• Fully blackout, unbranded construction used for disguising purposes during on-pitch development and testing.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Modifications & Personalisation:

• Specially custom made to measure in Germany by Adidas Athlete Services to Laporte’s exact specifications.
• Constructed to be extremely wide, particularly through the midfoot area, to accommodate the player’s foot shape.
• Reinforced insole boards built in for enhanced soleplate rigidity and overall stability.
• Custom internal heel construction featuring significantly increased padding, fully lined with ultra-soft suede.
• Bespoke interior lining throughout, utilising a heavily padded suede material for maximum comfort and protection.
• Special wide-fit insoles present, produced specifically for the player, with additional targeted padding and black suede lining.
• ‘V1’ marking applied to the heel area in place of Adidas branding, denoting prototype status.

- Collector & Development Significance:

• True Adidas Athlete Services prototype, never produced for retail sale or public release.
• Represents an early developmental phase of the Predator Accuracy model worn by an elite-level central defender.
• Extremely rare example of professional-grade prototype footwear made in Germany to exact player requirements.
• Highly desirable to collectors seeking authentic, pre-release development pieces with direct Manchester City and international provenance.
• An investment-grade prototype from one of Europe’s top defenders during a title-winning Manchester City era.
• 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. 

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• 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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