Analysis
Performance profile
| Cushioning Feel | 78 / 100 · Very Good |
|---|---|
| Court Feel | 82 / 100 · Very Good |
| Bounce | 66 / 100 · Good |
| Stability | 74 / 100 · Good |
| Traction | 73 / 100 · Good |
| Fit | 91 / 100 · Excellent |
Cushioning Feel
78Court Feel
82Bounce
66Stability
74Traction
73Fit
91Is it for you?
If you like full-length Trusstic plate locking down hard cuts and change-of-direction, and can live with firm, thin low-volume cushioning that shuts out heavier players, then this shoe is for you.
Forefoot midsole tech
Flytefoam
Heel midsole tech
Flytefoam + Rearfoot GEL
Outsole tech
N.C. rubber with ventilation outsole
Upper tech
Breathable mesh + TPU support
Cushioning feel
balanced and responsive
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate to good
Stability
good
Traction
good overall
Fit
true to size, secure, athletic
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Context
Story & provenance
Breathable Speed for School Gyms
Gelburst 26 continues the line's focus on breathability 鈥 a core pitch since Asics designed the original Gelburst in 1996 as 'a basketball shoe for student players seeking breathability while playing,' complete with ventilation holes through the outsole and midsole. By the 26th generation the tech has matured into Flytefoam + Rearfoot GEL with Propulsion Trusstic anti-torsion support, but the thermal comfort mission remains central. The line is priced below the Nova Surge and Gelhoop flagships, positioning it as an entry-level to mid-tier pick for Japanese school teams. Gelburst 26 is widely discounted on secondary markets and often the first Asics hoop shoe recommended to players trying the brand on a budget.
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