Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 5
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61%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
13%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
9%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
9%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
9%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
82%"Felt true to size"
81%"Felt true to width"
62%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This is the best sneaker I have worn to date. The only issue is that the rear insert on the sole comes up because that foot controls the accelerator and brake petals. I have been gluing it down when that occurs.
Bill,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Thank you
Scotty C,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I tried Hokas a few years ago, and I appreciated the cushioning but could not believe how terrible the fit was across the board. Not designed for human feet. Due to injury, I tried these guys a few weeks ago and am glad I did. The fit is now excellent; not quite Altra excellent, but very good. My toes can splay naturally, conforms comfortably to the top of my foot. If I could change two things about this shoe, they would be to have zero arch support rather than mild support (your arches will strengthen themselves if you let them), and to have zero drop rather than a 4 mm differential (why would you encourage heel strike???). They also look good, imo. I've been complimented on them a number of times. Hokas used to be pretty garish by most people's standards. In terms of sizing, I normally wear shoes from 9-10, but these are 10.5 and fit perfectly, so I'd say they run slightly small. 4.5 stars overall.
I'd also recommend:
Altra
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
i have only ran in the Bondi 5 once, but I did like the way they feel.
Don't H,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The shoe as previous comments had indicated does indeed have a heavier feel to it and it is smaller in the toe box. So, as a consequence - will use this shoe as a training shoe and will wear my lighter Hoka for my marathons. Currently have run 100km on this shoes.
Kato,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Walking, standing, jogging.
Tom,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Love Hoka. I just wish they would make them more accommodating to wide feet. Even the Wide was still narrow.
I'd also recommend:
Saucony
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The shoe fits well. The insole is slowly forming to the shape of my foot. I do not agree with some of the reviews that led me to purchase this product. The fit is most definitely not wider than expected. I had to reorder a size above my normal size to feel like my toes were not being smashed together.
Mike,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wear women's 12.5 to 13. Hoka women's only go to size 11. I used the standard men to women's conversion charts that are readily available which told me to get a men's 10.5. After 30 minutes of wear my feet were burning and rubbing at which point I got on Hoka's website and downloaded their men to women's conversion chart. It is totally different than others by an entire size or more. Here is the Hoka conversion chart. I am sending mine back to order one full size larger in men's. http://www.hokaoneone.com/sizing-information.html
Carol, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I had knee replacement surgery last year and had looked for a heavily cushioned shoe to replace my Vomero 12s. I can definitely feel a difference with this shoe when running on softer surfaces--grass, rubberized track, wood chip trails, etc.--but if you're running on cement or even road pavement, lower your expectations. It's a good shoe and is better than most that I've tried, but it has limitations.
Pat,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Enjoying running in the Bondi. Good for my slower runs / base miles.
Nate D,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I like the shoes. The fit is true to size and they are durable. What you see in the picture is what you get.
John51,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The sole needs some bugs worked out
Dad S,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Excellent cloud like cushioning but the toe box was too narrow for me in an 11EE.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I need "Tor Summit WP" - Gray or Brown! DISCONTINUED. I HAVE 3 PAIR!
Charlie,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I had these recommended to me by another runner whom is a big guy, he told me that these shoes had an extra thick sole; better suited to absorb the shock of around 250 lbs runners. The first pair of shoes I ordered were too narrow and I got horrible blisters from the first pair I ordered. I sent those back and ordered a size larger. These still seem a bit narrow, but they fit fine, and my run time has improved. So far, so good.
USARMP,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Need Hoka street shoes & golf shoes
Bill,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
There are what I feel are areas that could improve, but the shoe is clearly well regarded and rightly so. This is by far the plushest maxy I've used, and possibly a winning recovery shoe for many.
Robert,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Just got the Bondi 5 today as I can't wait for the Stinson 4 to come out. I switched for Bondi to Stinson after I felt uncomfortable with the Bondi 4 and wanted the cushioning. Despite the negative reviews on Stinson 3, I loved them. Went to my running store, they didn't have my size, so they brought out a little bigger shoe....one size bigger than what I usually wear. Incredible! My feet can breathe and they are comfortable! Can't wait for more runs!
Brian,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Toe box too narrow. Very soft and light
PT,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The week after I bought these the wide version comes out. The shoe would be perfect in the wide size and if there was an option for high arch people. Some shoes have an orthotic insert made directly for them and customized to the wearer. As long as the wide version stays available, I will be looking to buy these again.
Always L,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Use for running, have to return too tight up front for just left foot..Right is great
Ch,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Bondi are my day to day training shoe. As with the Bondi 4 they did take 50 or so miles to break in the arches to my feet. I've only put about 125 miles on them so far so the jury's still out on if the tread life is longer than the Bondi 4.
A M,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Just bought these couple days ago and have already run 20 miles in them..fell in love with them already...great padding...can't even feel the hard ground hardly...recommend this shoe to marathoners or ultra runners.
Derek,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have developed arch problems. And running on treadmills and paved running and bike paths didn't help .
I read a review in a running magazine and researched the Bondi , and decided to give it a try. The fit was great and I actually increased my stride without any extra effort . The shoe also relieved back complications.
I balked at the price but figured with the return policies what the heck. Best running shoe I have ever purchased .
Scott T,
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