{"product_id":"john-stones-match-worn-boots-photo-matched-2021-22-manchester-city-england","title":"John Stones | Manchester City \u0026 England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch-worn by John Stones during Manchester City’s 2021\/22 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePremier League title-winning campaign.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis pair combine to have been worn across Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup and FIFA World Cup Qualifier fixtures as Stones played a crucial role in Pep Guardiola’s defensive structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach boot personalised with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘STONES 5’ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eto the lateral upper and his children’s names \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘CONNIE ISAIAH’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e across the medial sides, with England flag detailing to the lateral side of the right boot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe left and right boot originate from differing pairs, with documented match use spanning across both club and international fixtures between November 2021 \u0026amp; March 2022, combining a total of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e15 fixtures\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Stones contributing to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 goals\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; keeping \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e11 clean sheets\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in that time, recording \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e14 wins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e 1 loss\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt entirely by hand in Nike’s Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, the same workshop used for Nike’s most elite contracted players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures an extremely rare transparent CTR360 Maestri III SG-Pro soleplate, never available on the commercial market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced with internal carbon fibre reinforcement, custom padding, and strengthened insole boards.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Match History (Left Boot):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Champions League:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15th February 2022 – Sporting Lisbon 0–5 Manchester City, Estádio José Alvarado\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e (Round of 16 1st Leg).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier League:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15th January 2022 – Manchester City 1–0 Chelsea, Etihad Stadium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9th February 2022 – Manchester City 2–0 Brentford, Etihad Stadium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26th February 2022 – Everton 0–1 Manchester City, Goodison Park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6th March 2022 – Manchester City 4–1 Manchester United, Eithad Stadium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFA Cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5th February 2022 – Manchester City 4–1 Fulham, Etihad Stadium \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Stones scored 1 goal, Fourth Round).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st March 2022 – Peterborough 0–2 Manchester City, London Road Stadium \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Fifth Round).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatch History (Right Boot):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Champions League:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24th November 2021 – Manchester City 2–1 PSG, Etihad Stadium (Group A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7th December 2021 – RB Leipzig 2–1 Manchester City, Red Bull Arena (Group A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier League:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6th November 2021 – Manchester United 0–2 Manchester City, Old Trafford.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21st November 2021 – Manchester City 3–0 Everton, Etihad Stadium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14th December 2021 – Manchester City 7–0 Leeds United, Etihad Stadium\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Stones scored 1 goal).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19th December 2021 – Newcastle United 0–4 Manchester City, St. James’ Park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12th November 2021 – England 5–0 Albania, Wembley Stadium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15th November 2021 – San Marino 0–10 England, San Marino Stadium. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player Features \u0026amp; Modifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontebelluna Construction (Nike Athlete Services):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-built, made-to-measure boots adjusted to Stones’ precise foot shape and comfort requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium build quality, significantly different from the retail Phantom GT 2 Elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Soleplate Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully custom CTR360 Maestri III SG-Pro soleplate, taken directly from the iconic 2010–2013 control silo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoleplate is made transparent to mimic Phantom GT 2 visuals — a disguise technique used on professional player boots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers enhanced traction, stud spacing, and underfoot stability tailored to Stones’ preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinforcement \u0026amp; 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