# Printed Basketball Sneakers PEAK's Basketball Sport Sneakers Were Made with Additive Manufacturing By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sport-sneakers References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20170831-peak-unveils-first-ever-pair-of-3d-printed-basketball-shoes-in-collab-with-nba-star-dwight-howard.html) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/PeakSportHQ/status/900734747298496512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.peaksportsusa.com%2F) Earlier this year, Chinese sportswear company [PEAK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-x-merrell-speedarc-matis-goretex-sp) unveiled its 3D-printed Future sneakers, and it is now following up with a pair of [3D-printed high-top basketball sport sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog). The all-new sneakers from PEAK were recently debuted at the 2017 PEAK China Tour and Dwight Howard III Press Conference. At the events, [Charlotte Hornets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyphoria-body-cream) player Dwight Howard detailed that his 'DH3' line of basketball shoes will be made in collaboration with PEAK. The collection will introduce a regular pair of red sneakers, as well as a white pair with 3D-printed elements. Although these details may seem purely decorative, the teams describe that they offer much higher performance features that comparable footwear options, as the "3D-printed soles and vamp side walls enable a more comfortable wearing experience." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Sneakers:** Opportunity for companies to leverage additive manufacturing technology to create innovative and high-performance sneakers. - **High-top Basketball Sneakers:** Growing demand for basketball sneakers with enhanced performance features, offering an opportunity for companies to develop specialized footwear for athletes. - **Collaborative Sportswear:** Increasing trend of athletes collaborating with sportswear companies to design and develop their own signature shoe collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sportswear:** Sportswear companies can utilize 3D printing technology to create innovative and performance-enhancing footwear. - **Additive Manufacturing:** Opportunity for additive manufacturing companies to expand into the sportswear industry by offering customized and 3D-printed shoe components. - **Basketball Equipment:** Companies specializing in basketball equipment can capitalize on the demand for high-performance basketball sneakers with advanced features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Airless Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-airless-basketball.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-sports-goods-co.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Airless 3D-Printed Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen1-basketball.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md) - [Basketball-Shaped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baller.md) - [Performance-Focused Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-cut-3.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-personalization-studio.md)