Style - Kicks and Gear / Apr 13, 2010 / 11:45 am
Jason Richardson Switches From Nike To PEAK
Ever since his Michigan State days, Jason Richardson has been a Nike guy. But now more than ever, players are leaving the big American brands and heading overseas. Joining a PEAK roster than already includes Jason Kidd, Ron Artest and Shane Battier, check out J-Rich’s new kicks that that he posted on his Twitter feed yesterday.
What do you think?
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April 13th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Aron Phillips says:
I’m feeling these! The JR logo is kinda hot.
April 13th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Sho-Nuff says:
Why anyone in their right mind would switch to these no name shoes is beyond me.
Not only to you get shoes from Nike, your contract allows you “X” amount of dollars in gear.
I guess Peak is really paying more now. Shoes look crappy to me. Heel looks like the grill to an old Chevy or something. But I understand “cut the check”.
April 13th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Phileus says:
Hahaha. Peak also has Sasha Vujacic! I looked at the Peak webpage and found this gem about him:
“Sasha Vujacic, who has labeled himself as “the Machine,” plays for two basketball teams which are located in Europe and Los Angeles. The first, as mentioned before, is the LA Lakers. He plays as a shooting guard for the team’s defensive line. As for the other one, he is originally from Slovenia and is a member of the national basketball team. It is here, on the other hand, that he is given a point guard position.”
Defensive line? In basketball? Does this company even understand the sports it’s making shoes for?
April 13th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Snacks says:
“Ever since his Michigan State days, Jason Richardson has been a Nike guy.”
Jason Richardson was on Reebok his first few years in the NBA.
April 13th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Aron Phillips says:
You’re right! He was rockin’ the ATR for a minute. But back in the day, and more recently, it’s been all Nike.
April 13th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Mikey F Baby says:
I’m sorry who? Peak??
April 13th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Iano says:
been a while since a post..
a. danm! J rich always had the cool nikes with sweet colorways!
b. peak MUST be payin BIG money to these guys to wear their shoes…i mean from what iv heard a guy like j rich has 2 sets of sneaks (diff colors) EVERY game to chose from (with nike) why the hell would he give that up?? LOADSA $$$$
nuff sed
Iano
April 13th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
control says:
Anyone actually try out these shitty looking shoes? Like, to actually play basketball in? I’m rocking a few pairs of Hypermax right now, these things just don’t look like they compare at all…
April 13th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
the big fundamental says:
@ Aaron
are you just being nice or you’re actually liking these for real!! because looks like you’re the only one lol is there a way you can find out what peak is paying those guys??? or what is the terms of the contract compared to Nike?
those are just horrible.!!!
April 13th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
loganlight says:
eh…
Honestly, they kind of look like those shoes that Al Harrington tried to push for a bit – Protege? Not really feeling them, but if you get paid to wear them, and you are on the short list of their endorsements, which means you prob get more perks, then why not?
LL
April 13th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Chaos says:
its a chinese shoe company, so they will be thedirect cause of a jason richardson spained ankle
April 14th, 2010 at 5:23 am
Seany T says:
I do wonder about these shoes, the players must road test them as surely they wouldn’t wear something they don’t feel comfortable playing in. I’d like to know what they feel like to play in, Dime can you test these shoes for us your readers.
April 14th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
rex says:
these shoes are fugly….they reming me of the starburys Ben wallace was wearing
April 14th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
buffalo balla says:
I thought they made anti-freeze…
oh well, buddy’s 2010
April 14th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
RC says:
Sasha Vujacic has no defense! this is a joke description in the peak website. Although props to him by getting Sharapova. Man that chick is smokin!
April 14th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
da real says:
these are terrible. Peak will never be sucessful in the U.S. market. What are these guys smoking when they think they can sign washed up players, have no real marketing plan and just enter the market with OK at best product. eveyone who signs with them is doing it for the check, period.