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Forefoot midsole tech
Flytefoam
Heel midsole tech
Flytefoam
Outsole tech
N.C. rubber with traction pattern
Upper tech
Mesh + TPU overlays + Trusstic
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
The Under-the-Radar All-Rounder
Glide Nova FF 3 sits in the under-discussed middle of Asics' current basketball catalog 鈥 neither as flagship-prestigious as the Nova Surge nor as student-focused as the Gelhoop or Gelburst. Released in 2023, it carries the Flytefoam midsole, Trusstic mid-foot stability element, and jacquard-style upper that defined the line. Like most of the Asics hoop catalog, it was primarily an Asia-market release; distribution in North America was limited to specialty importers. For players who've tried it, Glide Nova FF 3 is remembered as an all-rounder 鈥 nothing class-leading, nothing broken, a fair value for its price tier. In the secondary market it now sits in the $60-80 range on Kicks Crew and similar platforms, making it one of the better-value basketball options for budget-conscious buyers.