Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 6

The left shoe was more narrow than the right. It was hurting the side of my foot. Had to return. Hokas are usually wonderful right out of the box. These were not.

I purchased the Bondi 6 to help alleviate Plantar fasciitis pain when walking. I measure 7.5C, I bought the 8 (Regular width) for extra room for either thick socks or additional inserts. They are comfortable and roomy. They help some because they are so cushioned. With PF every 5% reduction in pain is a blessing. I recommend them.

This is my second pair of Hokas. (I wore the first daily for a year and the upper seam started to split. Otherwise, I'd still be wearing them.) The fit is the same on this second pair but I don't feel the same high level of cushion esp in the heel. With the first pair as soon as I put them on I felt immediate relief from my plantar fasciitis. What I like about both pair is the spacious toe-box and the ability to tighten up the laces around the in-step. (I have a narrow heel.)

I am generally a 10.5 or 11W in running shoes. I ordered the 11W. The length was a bit long for me and I think the 10.5 would have been adequate. The toe box was wide enough at my bunion area but somehow my toes still felt crowded on the outside. I also have very low ankles and these hit me too high and caused rubbing. These are pretty substantial looking and feeling. And I loved the cushioning!

Keeping for comfort... just kind of bulky and unattractive.

Great shoes, just order a half size smaller than you usually would.

Comfortable shoe especially for my heel problem.

These shoes are lite and comfortable, I stand all day at work, I need comfort. The only issue I have with them is the tongue will NOT stay in place, they slide to the side and I constantly have to straighten them. BUT they really are comfortable.

Had to return. Right insole did not fit properly and was buckled up. Could not flatten it. Customer service was great as usual and no problem returning them.

It fit great sound use a true size I normally wear 7.5 so I sized up to 8. So should have tried 7.5 not 8

I have bad knees but I suddenly developed plantar fasciitis. I was wearing the Oro recovery slides at home and decided on replacing my regular sneakers with a Hoka pair. I chose the Bondi and my feet feel so good. They have good cushioning, which feels great on the heels. I got the wide width, which are perfect for my bunion. Regarding style... they are Hoka running shoes. I don't know that any of them are considered stylish. Sure, if you look at a bunch of Hoka's shoes you'll start to think that some are cuter than others. But, it's not like these are made to look good. Sure, they look normal and fine if you are actually running, but to wear with even jeans feels awkward.

Toe box is cramped. The Clifton feels more roomy for my forefoot but has less cushion. Seamless mesh and heel tab are good features.

I'm embarrassed to say how many hours I researched the perfect pair of sneakers for my problematic feet. I have plantar fasciitis, super high arches and heel spurs. My big toe also sort of curls up, so I wanted something with a taller toe box. It's a struggle! I wanted something I could tolerate for my new treadmill. I 1st got the ghost 12's. Great sneaker but my feet kept going numb because of the toe box. Then I tried these. I put my orthotics in them for more arch support (definitely improved the support). They are quite a large sneaker and honestly not very attractive, but they work. They have cushion, support, and plenty of toe room. Keeping this pair !

These were really comfortable, but something seemed ‘off’ for me. I’m not sure if it’s the fit? I may try a 1/2 size down. Also, when I walked briefly outside on my walkway, the shoes were loud. That’s what confirmed my decision to return.

Bottom line: Try a few different sizes, but plan to size up a half size over your typical shoes, or the same size as your usual running shoe. (Remember, your feet swell when you run). They felt much narrower in the middle than most sneakers, but the toe box felt right. They were very supportive and cushiony, and would likely be good for runners with achy knees or backs. The rocker motion is very pleasant and redirects the pressure of your feet. They are not dainty, but don't look like clunky orthotics either. But who buys running sneakers for the look? Personally: I will be returning them because I purchased these for my plantar fasciitis and my feet just ached too much after a walk. They were also so narrow that the sides of my feet were over the seams of the shoe, and I have medium wide feet. Luckily Zappos has a great return policy, especially with running shoes. I recommend buying a few pairs in a few different sizes and try them all out, as you would in a shoe store. Everyone has different feet.

I always go a size up in running shoes so the 9.5 was perfect. I have a pair of Hoka Rincon that I love so I tried these for more cushioning. They ride a little higher on the ankle which I didn't love and overall not quite as comfortable as the Rincon for me. However, they took a full minute of my first 3 miles the first time I tried them!