PEAK STREETBALL MASTER PERFORMANCE REVIEW

This will be my performance review on the newly released performance basketball shoe built for outdoor hoops named PEAK Streetball Master. It was one of the well known PEAK basketball shoe model, even those non-PEAK fan knows and kinda interested about it. Before I purchased, I like the black and neon green colorway, but when I came to PEAK Robinson's Manila the bright crimson colored really gets me, I didn't expect it to be in that crimson color in person because I tought it was just a red color based on the photos in the internet. It was really an eye catcher even on the basketball court where I play in, almost everyone is going to give it a look, wondering what it is. Shoutout to Ryan of PEAK Robinsons Manila who also suggested me to get the crimson color instead of the black and neon green. Get back to the review and let's get in to it.













TRACTION
The traction pattern is basically a honeycomb pattern with thick straight lines on the side, almost similar with the Nike KD 9's. It was thick and made with hard rubber compound so that it would last when you play in outdoors which it was meant to be. However, I was only able to test it indoors, I probably no idea if it grips the floor well on outdoors, but given the fact that it was design to be used in outdoors, I think it should perform well. During the first time I wear these, I was thinking if the traction pattern would perform well in clean courts. You have to break it in first before you were able to feel its traction very well. The stopping power was pretty good after break in time, not too very squeaky maybe because of the rubber compound used and the thickness of the outsole. It does squeak just like other normal basketball shoes. During the first few runs I use this, I feel kinda slippery due to the fact that the outsole haven't break-in yet, but the more you use it, the traction's stopping power is getting better and better, the large pattern grooves really help also. It doesn't pick up dust so much so it was a plus for me, unlike the transluscent outsole version. But obviously, indoor basketball shoes does have more stopping power than this one.

I'll rate it 8 out of 10.









CUSHION
It was made with standard EVA/phylon midsole just like any other budget basketball shoe. However, it was surprising that the midsole they used is soft enough to have bouncy feel while running. Honestly the midsole they used in these are way better and softer than the PEAK Rising Star series, I know how they feel because I had one and tested few months ago. The impact protection was really good in my opinion despite the fact that it has no cushion technology on it, because you really feel that the midsole absorbs the impact and I love how it feels to my feet every single landing, most of the time I can feel that bounce in the forefoot area.

I'll rate it 8 out of 10.



MATERIALS
The upper materials was made with knit, this was the first time I've ever used a basketball shoe with this kind of material. It was a very well made knit and it feels premium, soft and durable, does not require long break in period time just to get used to it. I'm kinda amazed how it feels on my feet, this was the lightest basketball shoes I used so far, it doesn't bother me every time I run using it, it gives me advantage on focusing on the play rather than be conscious of the shoe I wear. I also love the laces, it doesn't feel cheap and it doesn't run short to my preference, because I hate basketball shoes that comes with short laces at all. I also love the fused area on the materials, it protects where it should protect the shoe and give extra support so that you won't feel the shoe was way too soft which could result to uncomfortable and annoying ride while you play.

I'll rate it 9.5 out of 10.





FIT
The fit was amazing, I went to my true to size 9.5US and it fits just fine for my wide feet, not too long, not to tight width wise. The materials hugs my feet really well, I can feel the knit materials are very supportive despite the fact the it was soft, it doesn't constrict my forefoot which is . I like the multi colored honeycomb pattern, it gives extra appeal when it comes to aesthetics. So far there's no sliding forward and backwards inside the shoe.

I'll rate it 9 out of 10.













SUPPORT
This is what I love in mid top basketball shoes, it doesn't restrict your movements yet it provides very good ankle support. My ankles feel really safe without sacrificing the mobility unlike when I'm using ultra high top basketball shoes like LeBron Soldier X.

I'll rate it 9.7 out of 10.









OVERALL



This was a good performance basketball shoe, for the price of P3,495 you can't go wrong with these. I do highly recommend it even if you intend to use it indoors due to the premium feel materials, cushion and it was aesthetically good looking shoe. If you are on a budget, you are good to go.

TRACTION = 8/10
CUSHION = 8/10
MATERIALS = 9.5/10
FIT = 9/10
SUPPORT = 9.7
OVERALL = 8.5/10