Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 5

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I recently got into ultra running. I have a very wide foot and if you look at my physique you would never think I am a runner. This shoe is a gift from god. I have been struggling to find a wide shoe with good cushion. Previously I have been wearing brooks beast/addiction/adrenaline and had a problem with each pair. I usually wear a 3E/4E and the width on the Bondi Wide is perfect. The rocker technology keeps the momentum going on your run. Last night I shaved 4 minutes off of my half marathon time without even trying. If you love running but have wide feet, buy this shoe, nothing else.

They are a good shoe

I have already run through 3 pairs of these shoes. Such a vast improvement over the Bondi 4. I use the 2e size and its the perfect shoe for me.

I loved the Bondi 3, I thought the Bondi 4 was too narrow, and these Bondi 5 are back to being a true wide shoe. They are very comfortable and seem to be lasting longer than my Bondi 3s did. Nice job!

Got to the point where running on consecutive days was out of the question. Knee pain was too severe. I've run in Brooks, Nike, Saucony and Mizuno. The look of the Hoka wasn't appealing but once I put it on, I was a believer. Using my old pair as everyday sneakers and buying a new pair. Knee pain doesn't have to stop you.

Thanks Hoka - awesome shoe for this 5'10" 135 lb'er that runs 21 miles/week, 2-weight sessions/week. Size 13 Wide perfect for fun runs with zero wear/tear due to width, shock absorb ability, stability, long wear!

This is a great update to the Bondi 4. I have flat feet and run about 40-60 miles per week while in training, and after Hoka destroyed my Stinson Lites with that trash they called the Stinson 3, I needed a new go to for Ultra training. I had a pair of Bondi 3's years ago, however, never really found the B4's all that great, somehow the 4 just lacked the traditional Hoka cushioning that keeps me coming back. The Bondi 5 is a great update; wider last, comfortable breathable upper, and light weight! These are slightly firmer than the Clifton 3, but that firmness translates into more stability for my slight over pronation vs the C3. Also, the Clifton series keeps getting fatter and heavier, so the weight difference is negligible between the C3 and Bondi at this point (side note: Running Warehouse First Look has the Clifton 4 gaining even MORE weight.. unacceptable for a shoe that originally only weighed 7.6oz and was magical.... C4 is projected at 9.5-10oz). The cushioning of the B5 is extremely plush - but not squishy - making it more responsive than the C3. While I couldn't imagine doing tempo or speed work in this shoe, it is perfect for racking up the miles just cruising/daily training and for recovery runs. It is a great compliment to my last pair of Stinson Lites in the rotation for ultra training. Love the neon orange colorway. Good job Hoka! Now please bring back my Stinson Lites!

Great running shoe, wish I would have started running with these shoes sooner.

Nice to my old joints

I walk 10 to 15 miles a day at work these shoe save my feet.....

The style has changed slightly; but not enough for us to change brands.

First time in the Bonding 5. Fits me like a glove and I need the cushion because I have an artificial hip. I love this show.

I normally run about 25-30 miles a week. I have flat feet and a neutral gait. I like the "harder" feel of the 5 Biondi 5. They felt perfect on my feet, giving that Hoka Euphoria feeling that makes me feel like I can comfortably run forever.

I have run in the Bondi since their creation & each one seemed to get narrower & narrower in the base. With the Bondi 5 the base has gotten wider & more stable & they have stiffened the ride a little bit. For me it's like going back several versions. They couldn't have made better changes for me.

Love the shoes, very comfortable and easy to run in

Great shoes

Tried another Hoka shoe but found the toe box much to tight. The Bondi 5 solved that issue. The fit is great!

great shoes fits all my needs

This shoes saves me during my thirteen hour shifts working expos. I have a slightly wide foot (close to an E width) and the shoe accommodates the width perfectly. As a running shoe I can run forever in this shoe. The firm cushioning is perfect.

I tried the bondi 4 and it was bit mushy for me (260 pound runner) also a touch narrow. On reading the reviews I decided to give the 5 a shot and I'm glad I did. The padding is firmer, its not rock hard, its just firmer which for a guy my size feels less mushy. The upper is improved and on par with other major brands. This gives a guy like me the ability to get a very cushioned shoe in a wide size with a low drop. Looking forward to getting some serious miles in these to determine the durability but so far, so good. There is a plastic covering on the tongue that evens out pressure from the laces on the upper foot. It did feel odd on my smaller foot but a quick adjustment of the laces cured it. Just note if you go a bit too tight, that thing is a burden.

I keep reading all of the negative comments but I don't get it. I run 20-30 miles a week and have for the last 15 years. I have always been a Brooks kind of guy until my knees/hips/feet started to hurt. After about six months of research, I switch from Brooks' max cushioned shoe (Glycerin) to the Bondi 5. I immediately fell in love and no longer experience joint pain. I have had these shoes for a month now and my first road race of the year coming up in another month. This shoe is a max cushioned shoe and extremely lightweight all in the same. I can use them for half marathon distances as well as a fast 5K run and feel like I can keep going afterwards, even through the steep hills of West Virginia. This shoe has helped me to do what God has continued to bless me with the ability to do and that is run.