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Forefoot midsole tech
Flytefoam
Heel midsole tech
Flytefoam + Rearfoot GEL
Outsole tech
N.C. rubber with wide-base traction pattern
Upper tech
Engineered mesh + TPU reinforcement
Cushioning feel
balanced and comfortable
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate
Stability
good to very good
Traction
good overall
Fit
true to size, accommodating (Standard, Extra Wide, and S variants)
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
77Very GoodCourt Feel
82Very GoodBounce
58SolidStability
81Very GoodTraction
73GoodFit
79Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
The Workhorse Before V17
Gelhoop V16 is the immediate predecessor to the current V17 and shares much of the same core DNA 鈥 wide stable base, Flytefoam with Rearfoot GEL cushioning, and the Japan-market emphasis on fit accessibility. V16 was released across Standard, Extra Wide (4E), and lighter 'S' variants, plus an assortment of Japan-exclusive colorways (including 'Sunrise Red' and 'Rich Teal' editions). It remains highly rated on Japanese and Asian reseller platforms; many players who own multiple Gelhoop generations describe V16 as the more comfortable, cushier option, while V17 leans slightly firmer and more responsive. With V17 now dominant, V16 has become the discount-priced pick in the lineup, widely available under $100 through Kicks Crew and eBay sellers.