Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 5

In search of a replacement for Clifton 3s, (The Clifton 4 didn't work for me). Bondi's were recommended by a friend. The Bondi didn't work for me. I had hip pain and pain the archers after walking in them. I gave them a two week trial and they never got better. Back they went.

I loved, loved, loved my old Clifton's. I run anywhere from 4-7 miles at a time, 2-3 days a week. I have done 10k events, relays (Ragnar Northwest Passage and the upcoming Hood to Coast Pacific City), and am slowly progressing towards my first half marathon. They're cushy and "just right" in every way. But they're wearing out quickly, so I needed another pair. Tried the Bondi's, and I was so disappointed. They're stiffer than the old Clifton's, and I had sore arches after my 7 mile run. What's more strange is the bruising I had on the inside of my ankles! Not fun. I was going to wear them for my first run of the last Duathlon I recently did, but I just didn't want to take the chance, even if it was only for the first 5K. Hoka... ever hear of the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't 'fix' it"?! Needless to say, they're going back....

Shoelace unraveled in less than a week

I am returning these but will try another style - I would like to know which styles do not have the reinforced/plasticized tongue so that I can purchase them for walking and running.

For the money and the giant sole, I thought they would be very comfortable. They were not, they were very stiff

I wanted to like these after my sister raved about them; realized that she and I don't always need to agree. These just felt heavy on me, just like the Gaviota. I tried them on, did a brief aerobic/dynamic warm up in them and placed them back in the box. Returned today, along with the "free" water bottle; I am an honest consumer :-). I wish for the Clifton 3 design in a wide.

I like the shoes initially, but they were too stiff in the forefoot for me. I could not get them not to burn when I ran - and I tried a lot of miles before I finally sent them back. They looked cool and felt fine until I started running. I'm 5'1" and 115lbs...ish.

I was excited for the new Bondi 5, but after long runs I noticed it causing pain on the top of my ankle. With. Increasing miles the pain got worse, I tried to pad the area and use different lacing patterns. The tongue to longer and pushes into the front of the ankle. I will not be able to continue in these shoes.

I don't understand why but for the first time I wore Hokas the sides of my feet blistered & the shoes felt to big and it was the third pair I tried. Disappointed

This does not seem to be the right review, it is asking laundry-type questions. But, I will review my shoes. I bought these to replace shoes I bought in 2016 and lost. They have a weird tip in the front, the tongue is too hard and runs on the top of my foot. These shoes are not as good as the ones I bought last year.

I bought a pair and returned them cause they are to tight around your toes, I have heel spur and they we're not to comfortable around your heels

I purchased this for s tear in Achilles' tendon and heel spur. Shoe put too much pressure on heel. Well made shoe but not for my purposes

Not as comfortable as I had hoped- much prefer my Hoka Stinsons and Arahi sneakers- unfortunately will return these

They are light weight, they are pretty, they are comfortable because they are so soft and absorb shock well. However, they cause blisters on the tops of the second toe from the big toe. Also, after the first mile or two I experienced numbness under the outside toes. I won't recommend these until i figure out what these issues are and how to fix them.

Wanted these for long distance runs (13+ miles). But this type/style is not for me.

The EE fits well across the wide part of the foot, but the toebox is still too narrow! Human feet don't come to a point! Also, the ankle collar rubs, which didn't happen to me on past models. I've had Bondis since the first version. I like the concept, but please make them to fit the feet of the people who want them: runners with big, smashed feet.

I was unable to use because way too wide all the way around.