# Jewel-Dipped Charity Kicks The Rio Ferdinand Football Boots for the 'Live the Dream Foundation' By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-15 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-ferdinand-football-boots References: [luxury-insider](http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2009/12/14/Gem-Studded-Football-Boots-to-Sell-for-c2a3623000.aspx) & [footy-boots](http://www.footy-boots.com/the-most-expensive-football-boots-in-history-8497/) The Rio Ferdinand football boots are a sight to behold. Actually, Ferdinand’s boots are part of a collection of [jewel-dipped boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight), which include those worn by John Terry and Wayne Rooney, meant to be sold at Ferdinand’s ‘Live the Dream Foundation.’ Luisa Di Marco, a former dancer and model, created the concept boots dripping with diamonds for a charitable cause. Featuring 7,444 [precious stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advisory-board-crystals-1) capped in black diamonds and set in white gold with diamonds and sapphires, the Rio Ferdinand football boots, as well as the John Terry and Wayne Rooney boots, are the most expensive in history valued at $770,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Jewel-dipped Boots:** Opportunity for luxury brands to explore jewel-dipped accessories and footwear. - **Celebrity-endorsed Charitable Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create celebrity-endorsed products for charitable purposes. - **High-value Customized Sports Equipment:** Potential disruptive innovation in the sports industry to create customized, high-value sports equipment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Potential for luxury fashion brands to incorporate precious stones and diamonds into their designs. - **Charity and Philanthropy:** Opportunity for charitable organizations to collaborate with celebrities and create unique products to raise funds. - **Sports Equipment:** Sports equipment manufacturers can explore high-value, customized options to cater to the luxury sports market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athlete-Approved Football Boot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot.md) - [Metallic Tinged Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiempo-sneaker.md) - [Speed-Aiding Advanced Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f50.md) - [Iconic Goal-Celebrating Soccer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manchester-city-soccer-apparel.md) - [Soft Suede Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copa-mundial.md) - [Football-Themed Collectible Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-collection-1.md) - [Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo.md) - [Jeweler-Designed Trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co4.md) - [Luxury Bespoke Trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-ballon-dor.md)