Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 5

I was turned on to these by my Orthopede. I like the shoe, it is very comfortable. I do wish it had more arch support

I run five times a week on dirt roads or treadmill. 50 yrs old and 200+ pounds. These shoes keep me able to run without injuries to my joints and also avoid lower back pain.

I like the upgrade from the Bondi 4's, I just don't care for the new laces

I am a former college middle-distance track and XC athlete and have ran my entire life. I recently underwent total hip-replacement surgery just a year ago after an unfortunate cycling accident. I am in my mid 40's, coach track/XC and field and still compete at the Masters level now. I actually thought i would never be able to run again. I've dealt with Achilles tendonosis over the years like many and it got worse with my recent complications. I found a pair of Hokas in my local running shop and test drove them. I ran 2 miles - and waited for the inevitable pain and nothing. The next day, I ran 3 miles and was fine again. Still not convinced, I gradually increased my mileage over a few weeks. 6 weeks later, I just did an 8 miler and my body feels great. It's my birthday in a few days and I am asking my family to consider getting me another pair of Hokas so I can continue to enjoy running which is so much a part of my life. Thanks.

I love running and the bondi 4, 5 give you a nice support with a soft landing that's easy on my knees, lower back and hips. I'll never buy another brand of running shoes!

Feel wonderful on my plantar fasciitis ridden foot.

I use it as an everyday training shoe. The cushioning has done wonders for my knees and back.

Started wearing Hoka a couple of years back with the Stinson ATR. Finished my first 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half-Marathon in them. Sizing of their shoes is different from one model to the next, this year the Bondi seems slightly narrow and small relative to previous years.

Very comfortable cushioned,stability affected

I USED to run, but 15 years ago, when I got out of the Army I swore, I would never run again, unless I was running away from something. Two years ago, I decided I had gotten fat enough, so started trying to watch what I eat and exercise. I tried running, but the extra weight meant that my knees could not take it. I bought a bike instead. A friend suggested I try these. Wow! I have been jogging for three weeks now, completely pain free! I highly recommend them! The only issue is the standard insole is lacking. I highly recommend getting something else to replace the insole.

I originally bought the BONDI 5 regular and they were way too small. I returned them for the extra wide version and they are much better. Ran 10 miles in them yesterday for the first time and had no blisters. I would recommend them to friends and family but they do run small.

This is my first pair of Hokas. Very stable and cushioned. But, they squeeze my forefoot. I've worn them for two 5 mile runs and that's the only issue.

I am a walker and had surgery on both feet and needed a soft/cushion shoe I bought the Bondi 4, they are great shoe's! but they wear out fast and I can't walk every day like I was because I am still healing from the last surgery, I exchanged them for a pair of Bondi 5 and they seem to be a little firmer and they feel narrow/tight on top because of the cut of the shoe but very nice shoe. I could use a 4E for more comfort

this is a great shoe with the exception of the tongue being bot long enough. it goes straight back and jams into the the top / font of your foot.

They fit great and feels like a foot massage every time I put them on

Really good shoe as far cushioning. I walk 15 to 20 miles a week and have had back surgery withing the last 4 months. They do not feel as cushioned as Hoka's I have tried on in the past. They do feel softer than the Brookes or Asics I have been wearing. It appears as though the bottoms are wearing quickly from the asphalt path I normally walk on. Not so much though that it stopped me from ordering a second pair. That should speak enough as to my opinion of these shoes.

My favorite Hoka yet, among Clifton 3 and Speed Instinct

I agree that when I first put these on, they seemed stiff, but after some wear in time, I got used to them, and I like them. I have higher arches, and these doesn't quite work for my arches as perfectly as I'd like, but I'll see after they break in some more. I might need different insoles, like i put in other shoes. I would like to see some more colorful and interesting styles in Wide, which is what I wear. I feel like I'm sort of stuck with such limited wide choices, which is why I deducted one star.

The shoe feels stiff at the start but has broken in nicely for me. I like it way more than previous iterations and will continue to rack up the miles in them. My only knock is that the tongue is stiff and can put pressure on part of my ankle if the laces are tied too tight.

I loved the original Bondi and Bondi 2. I never tried the Bondi 3, and absolutely hated the Bondi 4. The 4 had way too much of a heel bevel on it, which for me is problematic as I am a fairly heavy heel striker. The 5 has addressed this issue nicely, as well as vastly improved the overall fit and performance- it no longer feels a bit narrow on my average width foot. As usual, the cushioning and comfort are perfect for all of my road running, regardless of time or distance.

It is unfortunate that Hoka will not make additional colors and models available in a wide. Apparently people with wide feet prefer only Grey and Black shoes. This is a great shoe and I began with the 4 the moment Hoka introduced a wide option bit it too had only select colors available. I do highly recommend the shoe and have worn it on runs longer than 50 miles without issue. It seems to be holding up to non-technical trail runs with limited signs of wear