This weekend, as England squares off against Ireland in the Six Nations, Maro Itoje will step onto the field at Twickenham in a pair of golden boots, marking a special milestone. The England captain is celebrating his 100th appearance for the national team in style with a striking custom-designed boot, the MI100, created in collaboration with Under Armour.
The MI100 is based on the UA Magnetico 5 model and is a tribute to Itoje's impressive rugby journey and his deep-rooted inspirations. A blend of cardinal and vital red contrasts sharply against the regal metallic gold, embodying the very essence of Itoje's first cap for England over a decade ago. The design elements echo the rich history of his debut against Italy in Rome, where the team's tradition of a debutant sharing a drink with every teammate led to the choice of red wine, inspiring the boot’s color palette.
The Roman theme is carried through with design cues like centurion armour, representing Itoje's significant achievement of 100 caps. The gold-plated outsole adds another layer of historical homage, reinforcing the Roman influence.
"Maro’s faith has played a huge part in his journey to 100 caps and is reflected in the boot too, with a religious cross symbol on the U-throat and lace tips,"
As is customary with Itoje’s footwear, his MI4 logo is prominently featured on the medial side and in the sock liner. Itoje expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration with Under Armour, highlighting the personal significance of the design process.
"It’s been great to collaborate with Under Armour on this project. They always give me the freedom to express myself and what’s important to me,"
The creation of these boots not only commemorates a personal milestone but also symbolizes Itoje's journey from a promising young player to a centurion for England, all while reflecting his personal values and heritage. As England and Ireland both look to climb the Six Nations table after mixed starts to the tournament, Itoje’s golden boots will surely be a symbol of pride and achievement on the field.
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This weekend, as England squares off against Ireland in the Six Nations, Maro Itoje will step onto the field at Twickenham in a pair of golden boots, marking a special milestone. The England captain is celebrating his 100th appearance for the national team in style with a striking custom-designed boot, the MI100, created in collaboration with Under Armour.
The MI100 is based on the UA Magnetico 5 model and is a tribute to Itoje's impressive rugby journey and his deep-rooted inspirations. A blend of cardinal and vital red contrasts sharply against the regal metallic gold, embodying the very essence of Itoje's first cap for England over a decade ago. The design elements echo the rich history of his debut against Italy in Rome, where the team's tradition of a debutant sharing a drink with every teammate led to the choice of red wine, inspiring the boot’s color palette.
The Roman theme is carried through with design cues like centurion armour, representing Itoje's significant achievement of 100 caps. The gold-plated outsole adds another layer of historical homage, reinforcing the Roman influence.
"Maro’s faith has played a huge part in his journey to 100 caps and is reflected in the boot too, with a religious cross symbol on the U-throat and lace tips,"
As is customary with Itoje’s footwear, his MI4 logo is prominently featured on the medial side and in the sock liner. Itoje expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration with Under Armour, highlighting the personal significance of the design process.
"It’s been great to collaborate with Under Armour on this project. They always give me the freedom to express myself and what’s important to me,"
The creation of these boots not only commemorates a personal milestone but also symbolizes Itoje's journey from a promising young player to a centurion for England, all while reflecting his personal values and heritage. As England and Ireland both look to climb the Six Nations table after mixed starts to the tournament, Itoje’s golden boots will surely be a symbol of pride and achievement on the field.