Back to the Southampton Newsfeed

Bertrand pays tribute to Black History Month with special Martin Luther King boots

Ryan Bertrand wore specially designed boots for Southampton's clash with Chelsea, which paid tribute to Black History Month.

The white boots had an image of Martin Luther King on the side, along with his famous quote, 'I have a dream'.

Black History Month is an annual event that takes place in October in the United Kingdom and aims to celebrate and remember the important people and moments in the history of African diaspora.

Ryan Bertrand wore boots with Martin Luther King imprinted on the side during Chelsea game
Bertrand paid tribute to Black History Month with 'I have a dream' written on side of boots

Bertrand's boots were in tribute of the iconic figure that is Martin Luther King, although there are a number of other important people celebrated during the month.