Peak AW5 (Andrew Wiggins 5) — 2026 Signature Basketball Shoe

The Peak AW5 is Andrew Wiggins' 2026 signature low-top basketball shoe — a lightweight speed weapon built for explosive perimeter play. Engineered for quick guards and wing players who rely on burst, the AW5 marks a drastic structural overhaul from previous models, headlined by a radical exoskeleton upper design that sets it apart from anything else on the court.

⚙️ Technical Performance Breakdown

• Dual-Core Cushioning — The midsole pairs Taichi adaptive foam in the heel for shock absorption on heavy vertical landings with P-SOON (P-Popup) supercritical foam in the forefoot for explosive first-step acceleration.
• Exoskeleton Upper & Lockdown — A breathable, perforated monofilament textile internal layer is reinforced by a front-to-back TPU ribbed cage. This structural frame locks the foot firmly to the footbed, stopping lateral shifting during hard cuts.
• Peak FOOTHOLD Shank — A rigid, bottom-loaded midfoot shank plate provides torsional support, arch safety, and smooth heel-to-toe transitions.
• GCU Ground Grip Outsole — Peak's premier GCU rubber compound is molded into a multi-directional fingerprint traction pattern with deep treads and wide spacing for maximum bite on dusty indoor hardwood and outdoor concrete alike.

📏 Sizing & Fit Guide

• Narrow Last — The AW5 is built on Peak's standard narrow basketball last with a highly secure 1-to-1 glove fit through the midfoot.
• Narrow to Normal Feet — Stick to your exact standard US size.
• Wide Feet or High Insteps — Size up half a size to bypass the rigid lateral TPU walls and prevent outer-foot pinching during rapid lateral stops.

👟 Available Colorways

• "Highlight Moment" ET263201A — Crisp ultra-white base with iridescent, light-reflective panels that mimic popping flashbulbs. Released as a China Tour exclusive.
• "All Black" ET264887A — Stealth triple-black execution with contrast between matte textile structures and gloss TPU welds.