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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 midfoot cage
Cushioning feel
balanced and comfortable
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate to good
Stability
good to very good
Traction
good overall
Fit
true to size, secure, accommodating (also in Extra Wide)
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
77Very GoodCourt Feel
82Very GoodBounce
66GoodStability
81Very GoodTraction
73GoodFit
88ExcellentContext
Story & provenance
The Japan-Market Workhorse, 17th Edition
The Gelhoop line is Asics' longest-running active basketball series 鈥 a Japan-market staple aimed at school-team and recreational players. V17, released in 2024, continues the series' core identity: broad fit accessibility (Standard plus Extra Wide widths), a stable wide base, and the signature Rearfoot GEL heel cushioning for impact protection. Most updates between Gelhoop generations are incremental refinements to fit, traction pattern, and foam tuning rather than radical redesigns, which is exactly what makes the line popular 鈥 players know what they're getting. V17 became a consistent #1 best-seller in Asics' Japanese basketball category on Amazon.co.jp. The community values it as the most accommodating shoe in the Asics hoop lineup, especially for wide-footed players who struggle with narrower performance models.