Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

I have been using On for my power walks/runs but after ten months of daily use (I do about 7km per day) they’re falling apart and I need a new pair of running shoes. I decided to give the Bondi 7 a try thinking that the cushioning may work for me. I’m 5’4”, 119 pounds, and had a very pesky, protracted adductor injury due to overexertion last year, which finally healed after two months of PT. I was very excited to try the Bondi but sadly had to return them after a couple of uses on the road (thanks Zappos for the excellent running shoes guarantee). First, they’re ridiculously bulky. I wear a 7 in running shoes and had to size down to a 6 in the Bondi 7. For the style (and since I have a small foot) they’re actually rather cute. They’re light for their size, but still heavier than most running shoes out there. I enjoyed running in them — the cushioning is fabulous and the rounded soles propel you forward — but got a sharp pain in my shin after one run, which was worrying. Also, they were terrible for fast and power walking! After the first use my feet and knees hurt for hours. The second time I wore them went slightly better since I realized I needed to adjust my gait, but the bulkiness was slowing me down and I still felt my knees getting impacted. I also noticed a slight pull in my groin which gave me pause. I tried them a third time, and still felt a pull in my groin after my walk. Long story short, I suspect that these shoes require a gait adjustment that may or may not work for people. In my case, I was concerned that protracted use might activate my adductor injury again, so back they went. I’m sure these work perfectly for people with certain conditions such as plantar fasciitis, or those that are recovering from foot surgery. I can’t recommend them to runners who don’t fall in those categories but are simply looking for a cushioned running shoe. There are less bulky alternatives out there that won’t put unnecessary stress on your joints.

A very comfortable shoe but with no arch support. Literally flat. Sending back. What a shame that a shoe engineered for ultimate support & cushion has zero arch support. Doesn’t companies field test anymore? Agree that color schemes need improvement also. Please get better Hoka. I’d like to try again.

I have these shoes 4 stars, even though they are a little too roomy because they are super supportive!

I wear so many different sizes depending on the shoe brand so it is hard for me to say whether these are true to size or not. I usually wear anything between a women's 10.5 - 12. Also, I do not have a wide foot but sometimes need to order wide to accommodate my bunion. In the Bondi 7 the 10.5 medium were a good fit, or so I thought. While they do run wider than most of my shoes in the toe area, they were still not wide enough or stretchy enough to be comfortable for my bunion. They felt fine the first time I tried them out but the longer I wore them, no matter how loose the laces, the inside stitching from the tongue where it meets the top of the lace rubbed my bunion the wrong way and made walking very painful. I tried them out at Orange Theory and they were very bouncy and comfortable during my run on the treadmill, but the next day I could not even walk in them without foot pain. I also tried the 10.5 wide and experienced the same issue. Needless to say, they are all going back. The colors are also not as vibrant as I would have liked.

I love these shoes! The cushioning is phenomenal! Bad news is I don’t want to wear other shoes. As far as style is concerned, it’s good compared to other athletic shoes.

these sneakers are super comfortable and cushiony

I love these Hokas, have several pair in different colors. Great support, high quality.

Often I’ll wear a 9.5 in sport shoes. This shoe has a little larger toe box so a 9 is perfect.