Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 5

I had ankle injury over a year ago. I've been having problems walking due to the pain. I have bought many different shoes and inserts but never found really comfortable ones. My PT suggested me to try Hoka, I had to wait for a few months for the WIde width of Bondi to be on the market. Finally I bought the Bondi 5 in Wide. They are so comfortable and cushioned. Now I can walk normally without limping. Thank you Hoka. Please keep the good quality and keep making Wide width shoes with more colors.

I love mine!

Walking Shoe. Running around shoe. I tried the fist rendition of Women's wide in the blue color. It did not fit at all. It was as big as a boat. I tried again in the black when it came out just in the last few weeks. Feels like an entirely different shoe. Feels good. I have had a failed joint implant now for years and have been unable to walk. Hopefully these will allow me to be acitve again.

This shoe is spectacular. Ordered in 7.5 wide. Comfortable right out of the box. No break-in required. Purchased to start some light training walk/jog after knee surgery. Don't need my orthotics because this shoe provides customization in support due to the memory foam. Can't wait to start using them. Unlike most other athletic shoes these seem to run true to size. I've always had to order a half size up in sport shoes, ordering a 7.5 instead of a 7, but I may have to try a 7 in these. The wide width is a true wide width. FINALLY, someone besides New Balance is making true wides. New Balance wides are too wide in the heels and Asics (my most recent brand) wide women's shoes aren't really that wide. Hoka One One-my new favorite and I'll be telling everyone!

I have struggled with plantar faciitis for years. After trying every name brand running shoe on the market, I can say the Bondi 5 is the BEST shoe to keep you comfortable all day every day!

I am post op PF Release surgery, haven't been able to walk to stand for a period of time for several several months. Alot of support and great cushion. Thanks for giving my life back.

Perfect running shoe! I have been waiting for Hoka One One to make the amazing Bondi model with a wider toe box and they delivered! I am a marathon runner who has run the Boston marathon in the Bondi 3 and Bondi 4 models. I found the Bondi 4 regular width to be too narrow. I found the Bondi 4 wide to be too wide. I do not have a wide foot but I do have a history of Morton's neuromas from years of running with traditional running shoes known for their narrow toe boxes. Ihave had 2 Morton's neuromas removed from my right foot over the past year and I love Altras due to their traditionally wide toe box. However, I do not care for the zero drop of Altras. I simply adore Hoka shoes due to the comfortable, supportive platform. I kept hoping that Altra and Hoka would get together somehow and create an amazing running shoe with high support, plush rocker bottom and wide toe box. The Bondi 5 in regular width is that dream shoe for me. They arrived in the hot pink color just last night and I took them for a quick run. Felt no pressure around my metatarsals, plenty of room in my toe box without feeling too big. This newer Bondi 5 model runs true to size. I wear 7.5M in regular street shoes and ordered 7.5M in the Bondi 5. A perfect fit! I have ordered a second pair in all black which arrived yesterday! Waiting for more colors! Thank you Hoka One One! Fantastic shoe! Training for my 15th marathon (my 9th Boston) now!

Perfect running shoe! I have been waiting for Hoka One One to make the amazing Bondi model with a wider toe box and they delivered! I am a marathon runner who has run the Boston marathon in the Bondi 3 and Bondi 4 models. I found the Bondi 4 regular width to be too narrow. I found the Bondi 4 wide to be too wide. I do not have a wide foot but I do have a history of Morton's neuromas from years of running in traditional running shoes known for their narrow toe boxes. I have had 2 Morton's neuromas removed from my right foot over the past year and I love Altras due to their traditionally wide toe box. However, I do not care for the zero drop of Altras. I simply adore Hoka shoes due to the comfortable, supportive platform. I kept hoping that Altra and Hoka would get together somehow and create an amazing running shoe with high support, plush rocker bottom and wide toe box. The Bondi 5 in regular width is that dream shoe for me. They arrived in the hot pink color just last night and I took them for a quick run. Felt no pressure around my metatarsals, plenty of room in my toe box without feeling too big. This newer Bondi 5 model runs true to size. I wear 7.5M in regular street shoes and ordered 7.5M in the Bondi 5. A perfect fit! I have already ordered a second pair in all black and will be ordering this cool blue color for work. Thank you Hoka One One! Such a fantastic and high quality shoe! Training for my 15th marathon (my 9th Boston) now!

I have been waiting all week for these amazing shoes and I am so excited that they finally arrived! I have owned the Bondi 3, Bondi 4 and now Bondi 5. This is the best version of this shoe I have experienced. Hoka has finally delivered on the wider toe box. I can wiggle my toes just like I do in my Altras. But this Bondi is superior due to the rockerbottom and plush feel. I am a marathon runner who has had 2 morton's neuromas removed from my right foot after years of running in regular width/narrow toe box asics, new balance and nikes. I do not have a wide foot. The Bondi 4 wide was beautiful but too wide for me. This regular width Bondi 5 is simply perfect. I wear 7.5M in my regular street shoes. I wear 7.5M in the Bondi 5 with plenty of room in front of my big toe without it being too big. Felt no pressure and no splipoing anywhere! I LOVE THESE SHOES! So glad I already purchased both women's colors available right now (pink and black). Waiting for more! THANK YOU HOKA ONE ONE! You delivered!!!!

if you are accustomed to the Bondi way of life you will LOVE this shoe. If you are new to Hoka, give it a try. I started with the Bondi 4 but found it a bit narrow. Knee pain is GONE, foot pain is GONE. knee swellin gis GONE. Win win all the way around. I jog 15-20 miles per week, am very active in the gym and have struggled with chondromalacia and meniscus pbls for a few years now.

I have VERY flat feet, severe bunions, and a (hibernating for now) morton's neuroma on my left foot. I purchased these because a friend recommended them. He said Hokas are like "walking on a cloud." I agree, they are awesome, but... I need more arch support. That said, I wore my shoes for 4 days at Disneyland with one prior day of break-in. It was the first time I did not need to swap for my cushy flip flops on day 2/3/4. I had zero pain during my trip. I love mine so much I purchased a pair for my 12yo daughter. I will definitely purchase another pair. I will probably add an orthotic for arch support, over-pronation correction, but other than that, I am very satisfied!!!

I originally complained about the shoe but the longer I keep it on the better it is starting to feel. I do think it needs a deeper foot bed but I'm getting used to it. I have the insole in on my right foot and out of the left. Tomorrow I will try adding the left insole back in. They really are becoming as comfortable to me as being barefoot. I have put on a thicker sock then I ever wore with shoes so that might be helping to break it in. The length still seems a tad too long but that is fine. I have changed my mind and decided that Yes, I will recommend to a friend.