Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

I have problematic feet. They each have bunions, hammer toes and wide balls with narrow heels. Very tough conditions trying to find shoes that fit, support and provide enough comfort in able to walk. This particular shoe provides enough forward foot support and assists with straight purposeful gait. I'm no longer over compensating almost a dozen different areas/joints.

I’m in my 50’s with arthritis in my back, hips and knees and I love to walk 4-5 miles a day. These sneakers make it possible for a pain free workout

Second pair of Bondi's purchased. They are perfectly snug for my narrow heel, comfortable moderate arch support and lots of room in the toe box. Bought a pair of Hoka "Akasa" few months ago which definitely don't have as much room in the toe area as these Bondi's have. I have a serious medical issue with my foot so this rigid sole, generous front foot shoe is just what the doctor ordered. In fact my foot surgeon was the one who recommended Hoka. Serious investment but worth it. I did return the Bondi's I ordered in Lunar Rock to exchange for this Black Iris pair only because the Lunar Rock was basically a grey color [darker than I expected}. Didn't want both my Akasa and Bondis in the same color. As always, Zappos was great helping me exchange the shoe. Effortless!

Perfect!

Best shoes I’ve ever had! Wouldn’t change a thing. I have bad plantar fasciitis in one of my feet and have zero pain when wearing this shoes!

After a total knee and ankle replacement, I was being fitted for an ankle brace to help keep my Achilles’ tendon stretched; the technician recommended Hokas to prevent knee stress. I started wearing my first pair while I was recovering. I’m now wearing my third pair while delivering mail for USPS. I now wear a 9 wide with my new orthotics. The combo made my feet and legs feel supported while being as comfortable as slippers. I love these shoes so much. I highly recommend making sure you are getting the exact correct size for your foot, even if it’s larger and wider than you are currently wearing. I learned that toes need extra wiggle room. It’s so important to protect your feet since they are the only set you get for life!

I walk 5 miles daily with a walking group where every member but me has these shoes. I held off on buying them because they look like orthotic, old lady shoes. (I’m 48.) I had foot pain (flat arches) and was desperate, so I bought the Akasa style first because I thought it looked better than the Bondi. I then bought the Bondi 7 based on a friends glowing review of this specific style that it was the BEST. (She was right.) I had been wearing Brooks and Nike running shoes for years and just visited a podiatrist because my foot pain was so bad, I could barely walk after long walks. The Bondis felt like walking on a cloud and took a couple days to get used to, but they were a life changer! My foot pain went away completely and I have no pain. I never tried the Akasa style until recently, but there is a noticeable difference in sole cushion. If you have any foot pain, try the BONDI! Also, I have a wide foot, so I ordered the 8-W, but think the regular would have been fine. My only gripe is the color choices; they are pretty bad. Everyone wants a great variation of BLACKS; not navy or black iris, which is confusing, as it isn’t black at all; it’s navy. I think the Akasa looks better, but the Bondis FEEL better. I’m ordering my second pair now. Good luck!

I love the shoe, but I am having trouble getting the right size. I ordered 8.5 wide and it was too big all the way around. Size 8 is still too long and my foot slips around in the shoe and I still have too much room around the heel. I tried wearing them around the house to see how they would work out before I wore them out and about. Width feels great! Unfortunately the length is just too long.

Perfect for someone with foot issues