{"product_id":"michael-carrick-match-issued-boots-2016-17-manchester-united","title":"Michael Carrick | Manchester United","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Model: \u003c\/strong\u003eNike Magista Opus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player: \u003c\/strong\u003eMichael Carrick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatch issued\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Season: \u003c\/strong\u003e2016\/17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Size: \u003c\/strong\u003eUK9.5\/US10.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Soleplate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSG-Pro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Made in: \u003c\/strong\u003eItaly \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Headline Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNike Magista Opus match issued to Manchester United \u0026amp; England legend, Michael Carrick, during the 2016\/17 Premier League season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially custom made to measure in Italy to Carrick’s exact specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/how-we-authenticate\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e, including entry into the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/verify\"\u003eonline verification portal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Player Specification \u0026amp; Construction Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis pair were match issued to Michael Carrick for use in Premier League fixtures at the start of the 2016\/17 season, his final full campaign as a Manchester United player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach boot is personalised with the player’s nickname ‘CARRAS’ along with the England flag to the lateral side of the upper — a subtle yet iconic detail synonymous with Carrick’s understated class and professionalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoleplate: SG-Pro configuration designed for optimal traction on soft natural grass surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy by Nike’s elite manufacturing division for athlete issue footwear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal size labels are player-coded ‘999999999’, denoting that this pair were not produced for retail sale, and are part of Nike’s Athlete Exclusive issue line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full-length custom carbon fibre plate has been built into each boot, providing additional strength, stability, and responsiveness during play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely bespoke build, tailored precisely to Carrick’s measurements and preferences — differing significantly from the standard retail Magista Opus available to the public.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Legacy \u0026amp; Historical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichael Carrick stands as one of the most elegant and intelligent midfielders in Premier League history, widely regarded as the metronome of Manchester United’s midfield during an era of immense success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver his 12-year career at Old Trafford, Carrick won 5 Premier League titles, 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cups, 1 FIFA Club World Cup, and the UEFA Europa League — cementing his status as a modern Manchester United legend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2016\/17 season marked the twilight of his decorated playing career, during which he played under José Mourinho and lifted the UEFA Europa League and EFL Cup trophies, completing his remarkable collection of every major club honour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese boots represent the final chapter in a career defined by consistency, composure, and world-class technical ability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Collector \u0026amp; Investment Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare, athlete-issued pair directly linked to one of the most respected figures in Manchester United’s modern era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-made at Nike’s elite Italian facility, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail reserved for the game’s top professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrick memorabilia is exceptionally scarce, with issued and worn items rarely surfacing on the collector market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA true piece of Manchester United history, embodying the professionalism and understated excellence that defined Carrick’s illustrious career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/how-we-authenticate\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e, including entry into the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bcbootsuk.com\/pages\/verify\"\u003eonline verification portal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BC Boots UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55429957910910,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/8863\/9289\/files\/E3352BC9-776D-4C5D-A401-A3E3A5D25D3B.jpg?v=1744211542","url":"https:\/\/bc-collect.com\/products\/michael-carrick-match-issued-boots-2016-17-manchester-united","provider":"BC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}