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Forefoot midsole tech
Bounce forefoot
Heel midsole tech
Bounce heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with broad wave-like coverage
Upper tech
Forged textile / mesh upper with supportive side panels
Cushioning feel
Balanced and lively
Court feel
Moderate-high
Bounce
Good
Stability
Very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Secure and fairly accommodating
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
79Very GoodCourt Feel
78Very GoodBounce
75Very GoodStability
88ExcellentTraction
88ExcellentFit
88ExcellentContext
Story & provenance
Value Bounce Workhorse
Released in 2018, Pro Bounce 2018 arrived in adidas Basketball's Bounce-led team-shoe era, where the brand built strong value alternatives to Boost models. The design intent centered on offering a more controlled, lower-cost responsive ride that still felt athletic and supportive. Notable versions or talking points included its popularity as a strong value performer and frequent team use. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for very solid traction and support with a pleasantly responsive midsole. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.