Christmas Peak: basketball shoes to gift

Tony Parker wore his own signature Peak in the NBA long before Andrew Wiggins took over, and this story fits in a box to slide under the Christmas tree. The shoes Peak are all about basketball, featuring TAICHI foam as their trademark.

Choose between the Wiggins line or the Big Triangle range according to your position.

From Tony Parker to Andrew Wiggins

Peak, a Chinese basketball brand, has long bet on NBA players. Tony Parker wore a shoe named after him, the TP9, before Andrew Wiggins became the brand's ambassador. His line has become the showcase for Peak. A gift that speaks to French fans as much as to NBA enthusiasts.

TAICHI, a polymer that reacts to impact

The TAICHI foam is a so-called smart material, developed by Peak with polymer researchers. At rest, it remains soft. Under shock, it hardens to support the foot, then softens again. On some Big Triangle models, a TAICHI insert is positioned at the heel, where the landings occur.

Big Triangle and the rest of the range

The Big Triangle is one of the brand's historical ranges, with several variations on the page, including TAICHI versions. Other models, such as the Flash or the Lightning, complete the offering for training and club play.

For which position?

The Wiggins line targets the athletic forward who attacks the rim and defends multiple positions. The Big Triangle models, with their TAICHI insert, are suitable for players who jump a lot and land heavily. A lighter point guard would look more towards the lower models in the range.

Compare, then set the budget

The page Christmas Rigorer shoes features the other Chinese brand in the selection, centred around Austin Reaves. Lightweight models from Under Armour and signatures from adidas expand the comparison, and the page Christmas shoes brings all the brands together. For the budget, check out the gift ideas under €150. In the lead-up to Christmas, the Black Friday Peak shoes feature discounts on the brand.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find cheap Peak shoes for Christmas?

The older colourways of the Big Triangle and training models are often the most affordable. The page gift ideas under €100 isolates gifts below this ceiling, and the sales take over after the holidays.

A Peak for a teen, what size to aim for?

Take their current size, not one size up: a foot that floats is more likely to twist in support. Measure the length of their foot in centimetres and compare with the guide on the sheet. To see other junior pairs, filter by age on the page Christmas shoes.

Peak, a reliable brand for club play?

Yes: the brand has been equipping NBA players for a long time and its shoes are designed for competition. For a club player, it's a real match pair. The models are also on sale on the page Black Friday Peak shoes.

Can you play outside with a Peak?

It depends on the model: check for the outdoor mention and the hardness of the rubber on the sheet. A soft sole grips well indoors but wears out quickly on the playground. To compare other pairs, visit the page Christmas shoes.