Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 6

So disappointed with this shoe, style is awful. I feel as if I’m wearing Frankenstein shoes. They were not comfortable at all either. Arch actually hurt my foot. Sad they didn’t work out, was anxiously waiting for them to arrive.

Fit is true to my normal 6.5B. Very cushiony...almost too much. Sole is shaped to roll from heel to toe. Probably would get used to that. But the style is just too chunky for my taste and the price. Skechers makes an almost identical style that doesn’t roll from heel to toe but is very cushiony and almost identical in style ... just not quite as chunky and heavy looking. It’s also washable. And it’s $55 less expensive. So I’m going with the Skechers for a more feminine look. Thanks Zappos for your great service! No one in the industry can touch your service.

I have very big feet for my size and they were just too bulky

The sole sort of flares out from the upper, making the shoes look huge. The extra width also seems to alter my gait, which doesn't seem like that would be a good thing if worn for any length of time, especially since I got these to help with plantar fasciitis. I'm returning and trying something else.

I have been searching for a shoe that alleviates pain in arthritic big toes and the metatarsal areas of both feet. I live on acreage and do a lot of walking, and I garden year-round. huge gardens! I will have to keep searching for that perfect shoe, but there are many things to like about these. the padding is very good. The width is adequate. unfortunately, the padding on the toe-end of the laces rubs right on the bone spurs on one toe, and right on the surgical scar of the other. the toe of the shoe is not as stiff as I'd hoped. the fabric upper is comfortable but I fear they will not last too long because I wear them for working, not playing. For those of you with hallux rigidus/limitus who are looking for a rigid sole may be disappointed.

I wanted to love these shoes. They were recommended by a friend that runs marathons. They are very cushy and nice but if you have high arches like I do, these probably won’t work for you. I had pain in the joints between my leg and hip that went away when I put arch supports in.

First time trying Hoka's, I wanted to love these, the cushion is wonderful it's like you're walking on clouds! But not enough arch support for me, and after a couple months of running and other workouts I'm having knee pain (first time ever for me). Will be going back to try my previous brands. So bummed!

I was excited about getting these- I love anything with a wedge. They are very comfortable, but I did not feel the side support was enough to do anything more active than walking. I wear an 8 1/2, but I always get exercise shoes in a 9. They felt a little big though I know an 8 1/2 would be too small. I am returning them.

The fit and size were great - but whoever wrote that these are a good option for those that supinate... Well, you are wrong. I have a hard time finding good shoes - My feet are wide with an extremely high arch and high instep. And because of the high arches, I underpronate. These shoes fit well, were true to size and width (I wear a 7.5 and these felt closer to an 8, but whatever). Unfortunately, I could feel my foot start to roll outwards from my heel, so back they go. Fingers crossed that the next attempt live up to the description, and are suitable for picky feet like mine!

I was SO excited to get these shoes, but unfortunately, they do run about a half to a full size too big. There was a lot of space between my toes and the end of the shoe. I know you want a bit of space for running, but it was way too much. I wish Zappos had the EURO size listed for these shoes on the website, because on the shoe itself, it lists the US size as 7 but then the EURO size as 38.5. That is not a typical conversion. EURO 38.5 is a women's size 8 in the U.S. This is super frustrating because it would have been so avoidable had the I seen that it was a EURO size 38.5. Of course, this then begs the question, why/how did Hoka screw up that equivalence? Why would they label a EURO sized 38.5 a U.S. size 7? Again, super frustrating and makes me not want to order Hokas again for fear that they have inconsistent and/or mislabeled-across-the-board sizing. Needless to say, I have to return these (which should be a heckuva a lot of fun without a printer in the middle of a pandemic).

I gave these an overall 3 even though I loved the shoe and heard so many good things about the Bondi. It’s because the shoe arrived with the left insole collapsed. I felt like I was standing taller in my right shoe than my left. This is disappointing- and hopefully just a one off and not a design flaw (meaning design flaw in that they collapse easily). I have always wanted a Bondi because of its reputation- but I think I will wait for the Bondi 7- The fit was fine I’m normally a 10 but bought the 10.5 since my feet swell when I run and felt like while on a run they would be superb but I never got that far. It looked great like a million bucks- super beautiful shoe.

It seems the rocker type sole with this shoe does not work for my calves/shins. They felt a little clunky, like he I could trip on them. I've heard many rave about Hoka's - too uncomfortable for me. Liked the color.

I usually wear the Clifton model (the last 4 years at least) and wanted to to try the Bondi 6 for the extra cushioning. The extra cushioning is great. The left shoe fit perfectly but the right one is tight and made my foot sort of numb. I have never had this happen with any of my Hoka running shoes (or any other brand that I can remember) so I am going to guess there was an error in the manufacture of this particular shoe. I am going to return these (Antigua Sand/Carribean Sea, Size 8 Medium) for another pair to see if it's a defect or if it's how the shoe is designed. I ordered the new pair in a different color in case it's a problem with a portion of the production run in the size and color I ordered originally. If a different pair fixes the problem I will give them 5 stars. I love the Cliftons and this pair (without the possible defect) seems just as great with even more cushion.

Unfortunately, it's tough finding shoes to fit my left foot. I have Parkinson's with dystonia in my left foot; it's bent & very rigid.