Raheem Sterling | Chelsea

- Model: New Balance Furon V7 Pro ‘Route To Success’

- Player: Raheem Sterling

- Condition: Match-Issued

- Season: 2022/23

- Size: UK7.5/US8

- Soleplate: FG

- Made in: Vietnam

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare New Balance Furon V7 Pro ‘Route To Success’ match issued to England and Premier League star Raheem Sterling, exclusive signature model designed specifically for the player.
• Issued for use during the 2022/23 Premier League and UEFA Champions League campaign with Chelsea, as well as UEFA Nations League fixtures for England.
• Special one-off “Route To Success” edition created exclusively for Sterling to celebrate his journey from grassroots football to global stardom.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Edition Custom Details:

• Sterling’s bespoke heel branding features “RAHEEM STERLING” beneath his custom logo, replacing the standard “ROUTE TO SUCCESS” text seen on retail pairs.
• The soleplate features personalised storytelling graphics, including references to the three London bus routes Sterling relied upon to attend training as a youth player.
• His sister’s name “Lakima” is inscribed on the soleplate in tribute to her sacrifices.
• The name of his other sister, “Kim” (Kimberley), is personalised on the interior heel liner.
• Upper design inspired by iconic London bus patterns, symbolising his roots and early journey.

- Pro Player Specifications:

• Custom internal size labels and bespoke shape tailored specifically to Sterling’s personal foot measurements.
• Built to elite professional standards and never made available to the commercial retail market.
• Issued directly through New Balance’s player services programme.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Museum-level example of a story-driven, player-exclusive boot from one of England’s most recognisable modern footballers.
• Significant cultural narrative, tying together Sterling’s upbringing, family sacrifices, and rise to the top of world football.
• Extremely rare piece due to the custom storytelling soleplate and family tributes.
• A highly desirable piece for collectors of England, Chelsea, or Premier League memorabilia.
• 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

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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.

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