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Forefoot midsole tech
Flytefoam
Heel midsole tech
Flytefoam + Rearfoot GEL
Outsole tech
N.C. rubber with ventilation outsole
Upper tech
Breathable mesh + supportive overlays
Cushioning feel
balanced and responsive
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate
Stability
good
Traction
good
Fit
true to size, secure
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
78Very GoodCourt Feel
82Very GoodBounce
58SolidStability
74GoodTraction
72GoodFit
91ExcellentContext
Story & provenance
Incremental Student Shoe
Gelburst 25 released in 2021 as another incremental update in the long-running student-basketball-focused series. Like the Gelhoop line, Gelburst generations are typically conservative evolutions 鈥 same Flytefoam core, same Rearfoot GEL, same ventilation-outsole philosophy, with refinements to upper fit and traction pattern. It rarely appears in English-language basketball shoe reviews but receives positive coverage on Japanese review sites and has steady 4+ star Amazon Japan ratings. For secondary-market buyers, Gelburst 25 is a budget option offering a proven platform at a discount to the current generation. Community perception: reliable entry-level Asics hoop experience without the premium Nova Surge price.