Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

Very light, good support. Best fitted for a wider foot.

I investigated which running shoes are best for seniors, specifically the amount of padding. These Hokas are well-padded. However, they are a tad narrow as one runs or walks. Also, it's a lot of shoe, certainly not inconspicuous but I'm now past the point of caring what others think of what I'm wearing; I'm focused on comfort, specifically padding, and these shoes provide lots of padding.

I wanted to love these shoes because they are very well-made. I need a lot of cushioning and a wide toebox. But something about the right shoe caused intense pain on the outer edge of my right foot and into my heel. My foot would be painful for hours after taking off the shoes.

I normally wear a nine regular but this shoe in a 9 was too big. I tried 8.5 wide and fit perfectly with room in the toe box. Color is nice as well

I like the cushion but there's not enough arch support.

I am normally a solid 8, and that is the size I ordered. First time ordering this brand in a tennis shoe. It took several times wearing them to get the shoelace tension correct, otherwise my feet were going numb on a 2-3 mile walk. After the adjustments, they are comfortable and very supportive. My posture feels better, and my lower back and knee does not hurt. I would recommend these shoes. I am not a runner, so can’t comment on that - but walking is great!

The story about this shoes from my colleagues are not really true because its not really supporting the heel where u have the main pressure and weight but better nike shoes.

Had to return. All of my other sneakers are a size 8. These were too big. I would have re-ordered in a size or half size down, but there was a weird lump midway between my arch and heal. At first I thought it was misplace arch support, but then realized it was the seam where the rubbery details that crosses over the fabric attached to the shoe. I figured it would be the same on a smaller size anyway. This is a major design flaw for me and my sensitive princess feet. Bummer because I really like everything else about them! Pretty color (blue fog) and very cushy! I'm hoping the Hoka Bondi 8 will be better, as I'm trying them next.

I feel these are a bit different from my other 2 pairs of Hoka Bondi 7's. This pair, although very comfortable, seems to be missing some of the "cloud" comfort feeling my others have, to this day. Overall, still a very comfortable shoe. Wished they put the Mfg. year on the inside of the tag. Would be helpful. Maybe that's why I don't feel like I'm walking on clouds ?

The wide width is too narrow. I don't know what they are thinking. Why bother making a "narrow" wide width? This seems to be the case with all of the new trendy running brands -- On, Hoka, and Mizuno. Guess I'll stick with the classics, Brooks, Saucony, and New Balance. Oh well.

The fit and size are true. I ordered my regular size and the fit is perfect. This is the third pair of Hoka Bondi 7 that I have ordered. My only complaint is that this last pair did not have as cushy foot bed as my first two. I don’t know if they are going with cheaper materials or what. That is the Main reason that I keep getting this brand and model because I’m on my feet for 12 hours at work. I’m keeping these, but if my next pair are not cushy, I might as well buy a cheaper brand.

I bought several pairs and brands of sneakers as I have multiple foot issues to consider when I buy shoes, wide feet, some swelling after being on my feet or sitting too long, mild arthritis in my lower back, and some knee pain. The Hoka’s came highly recommended. The wide was just a bit too wide for my feet, and there was some slippage on my heels. I haven’t totally ruled out Hoka, as they are well made and gave me great support and cushioning, but I may need to try another style or size. This time I ultimately chose the ON Cloud 5 Combo.

They provide moderate support.