Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 6

I started wearing the Hoka One One due to severe pain with a Mortons Neuroma. Hoka are literally the ONLY she that I do not feel nerve pain in. I am so grateful for this sneaker. I hope that you consider making shoes!

Let me start by saying that I have needy feet. I wear a full orthotic in both shoes to stabilize foot motion and I have a bunion on my left big toe. I am also prone to plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, so I am a maximalist running shoe kind of gal. I am currently running 30-35 miles per week on roads and smooth trail surfaces. I really liked the Bondii, but I definitely suffered in the bunion department in previous models. I basically chose the Bondii because it offered a nice heel lock (which helps prevent the Achilles problems), great cushion (prevents plantar fasciitis), and I felt good connection to the ground, even with the cushion. I decided that I couldn't have it all in a running shoe and so was willing to suffer the blisters on my bunion to be spared the deal-breaking bigger problems. But as I approached needing a new pair of shoes, I decided to see if I could get something better. I tried the Hoka Speed Instinct model because it was sexy and light and because it was supposed to be better for those of us with bunions. And it was GREAT for comfort and they were so LIGHT and I wanted them to work SO BAD. But there was so much heel play, no matter how I laced them that my Achilles' tendon started to bark after two runs. So I sent them back and ordered the Bondi 6's. I have run just over 20 miles in them and so far I am really really happy. This new model is more generous in the toe box and maybe it's the knit fabric there, but my bunion is not bothered in this model. I haven't run more than 8 miles in a stretch yet, but at that distance my bunion is not bothered one bit. What a relief! I feel free as a runner at last. I am also grateful that the laces on this model stay tied, which was a problem I faced in earlier models. Thank you, Hoka!

I have never given an online review of a product, but I love this shoe so much, I felt it was necessary. I bought he leather version for work and nursing school and they feel great. My feet never hurt after wearing them. The sole is a little bulky, but the cushioning makes up for looks. I liked the leather Bondi so much that I bought the mesh version. On the first wear, my feet literally felt relief when I put them on. I have not run in them and they may be a little too heavy and bulky, but great for walking and work. I have worn the Clifton and tried the Hupana Slip, Bondi is by far my favorite!

I use these as walking shoes and they're the best I've ever had. I walk everywhere - some days clocking in five-plus miles. Even though my podiatrist suggested these because of bunion pain since wearing them regularly I no longer wake up at night with leg cramps.

I love these shoes. I use them for half marathon training and wouldn't wear any other shoes. The only complaint is my last pair ripped in a odd place prematurely