{"product_id":"cristiano-ronaldo-photo-matched-training-worn-match-issued-nike-mercurial-superfly-8-elite-2021-22","title":"Cristiano Ronaldo | Manchester United","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e player-worn boots of one of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn by the player in training sessions during the 2021\/22 season — his first campaign back at Manchester United, marking his \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiconic return to Old Trafford.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially custom made to measure in Montebelluna, Italy, by Nike’s Athlete Services, the brand’s exclusive facility responsible for manufacturing boots for their elite-level athletes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis pair have been \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eperfectly photo-matched\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to the training session at Carrington Training Ground on November 1st 2021.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe boots were also prepared for the UEFA Champions League Group F fixture between Atalanta \u0026amp; Manchester United, played on 2nd November 2021 at the Gewiss Stadium, in which Ronaldo \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003escored both\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eof United’s goals in a 2–2 draw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImages from the dressing room on matchday show \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ethis exact pair\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eprepared alongside Ronaldo’s kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/how-we-authenticate\"\u003eCertification Package\u003c\/a\u003e, including entry into the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/verify\"\u003eonline verification portal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player Modifications \u0026amp; Custom Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecially constructed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Anti-Clog SG soleplate, designed to replicate the feel and flexibility of an FG plate — Ronaldo avoids traditional metal stud configurations to minimise joint stress and reduce injury risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Anti-Clog soleplate features no metal screw-in studs with built-in threads, instead using a full plastic sole with metal-tipped SG studs, combining stability, grip, and joint protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-made insoles are present, featuring the Montebelluna factory insignia to the left side and Nike Swoosh with\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e ‘Made in Italy’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e branding to the right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe contoured underside design of each insole has been shaved down\/removed at Ronaldo’s personal request for a flatter and more responsive fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo internal size labels due to their bespoke, non-retail construction, though measured to be approximately UK8.25\/US9.25.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRonaldo’s Man Utd squad number \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘7’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e can be seen written inside each boot as a kit room identifier by the United kit staff. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToe boxes have been \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eraised significantly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to accommodate Ronaldo’s unique foot shape and pressure distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe player’s custom foot last (mould) ID number is visible inside the heel area of each boot, confirming their athlete-exclusive manufacture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed from premium Flyknit material with reinforced internal layers for enhanced lockdown and structure — unique to the player’s specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Match \u0026amp; 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