Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

I ordered my usual size 7 and they’re too big. Very comfortable though. I have wide feet and a bunion and the regular width seems fine. I don’t t like the way they look, too clunky, so I’m returning and not exchanging for the smaller size.

This is an excellent shoe for days when I am standing all day at work, lots of cushion and bounce. My feet and legs still feel good. I do add arch support in the form of a full length insert, recommended by my podiatrist. On walks of 5miles or more I can tell that my right foot isn’t quite fit to the shoe. This is not a problem I have ever experienced with other shoes and I have been trying to adjust the laces. I have not tried a 10 mile walk yet and I’m not looking forward to it. Nevertheless, the shoe is excellent for standing all day.

These are very comfortable, but I wish I had sized down 1/2 size. I’m worried they are going to stretch. Sadly I wore them outside.

These shoes are extremely comfortable & fit me perfectly. It’s so nice to have extra long quality shoe strings too. The only thing I’m not so fond about is that they are a little more clunky, the forward sole is flared a bit for stability. Keep in mind I have big feet so these make my feet look enormous. If you have smaller or normal foot size they should look fine. Also these have a very thick sole, so you’ll be taller. For me this perfect, my feet never complain so I wear them anyway. I think comfort trumps looks, and I’ll get used to them.

Bought this running shoe b/c I read an article that reviewed them as being a very comfortable shoe for those with foot and ankle problems. I have severe plantar fasciitis and tendonitis (from running) and unfortunately this shoe is not it for me. I wear a 9 and ordered my size. They felt true to size, but a little too wide (roomy). The shoe itself is "big" in style. It did not feel comfortable and the arch support was not good enough for my fallen arches. Just another expensive shoe. Sadly going back and the search continues:(

Felt like it was tighter width than ordered Arch suppost felt hard and uncomfortable

As a full-time nurse anesthetist, my feet ached everyday after work. I got the Bondi 7 to see what all the hoka fuss was about. While there isn't as much arch support as I would have liked, the sole feels incredible. I feel like every step is on those gel mats for standing. The arch support can be easily remedied with an insert. I have plenty of room in the shoe for a nagging bunion. I am very happy with the shoe. Hopefully it will last a good long time!

Shoe was very comfortable but seemed to have a huge footprint.

IThese were initially very comfortable, but after 10-15 minutes, my right foot began to develop numbness, which is a problem for me. I tried loosening the laces and adjusting in various ways and no success in changing the situation. I did several try on sessions spaced apart. The toe box was relatively roomy. They were totally orthopedic looking and clunky. I had planned to use these for walking (2-6 miles/day) and wearing around, but I couldn't get over the look and knew they would only be used for walking. Not worth the $160 dollars to me and I still had the compromise of numbness. I ordered a 7.5 and they had plenty of room between toes and ends.

I am in my late 60's and was having a little nerve pain along the right side of my right foot. My podiatrist told me to buy this exact shoe which would raise up my heel which was putting pressure on nerves. It felt better in one day. I am not fond of the chunkyness of the sneakers today (I am from the world of Keds) but I must admit that they are comfortable and took the pain away.

I have the Bondi 6 and love them. I was hoping that the Bondi 7 would be just as comfortable. Unfortunately, they were not and I needed to return them. On the sole of the Bondi 7, the cleats or raised areas are twice as high as those on the Bondi 6. The padding in the fore foot part of the shoes is less with the Bondi 7 than it is with the Bondi 6. This meant that these raised cleats were be felt under where my toes and foot joint, and they caused pain, just walking across a carpeted floor. I can only imagine the pain they would cause walking on concrete sidewalks. The Bondi 7 is far less comfortable than the Bondi 6, so I cannot recommend it. Hoka increased their price by $20, for Bondi 7, when it is inferior to Bondi 6. What I don't understand is why manufacturers change how they make their shoes, when they have a successful, comfortable style. If they want to change anything, then change what colors they offer for the shoe, but don't change how the shoe is made. Stay with the comfort.

I have a hard time finding shoes that fit because of a bunion on one foot and pronation. I recently got custom orthotics and the podiatrist recommended Bondi for my issues due to the ample padding and wide toe box. The look of the shoe leaves a lot to be desired. My feet look huge in them. It’s kind of depressing. But the important thing is that they are comfortable. My problem foot doesn’t hurt in them, I can go on long walks again and that’s all I can ask. I usually wear 7.5 W in all my shoes, but the 7 W in the Bondi fits perfectly.

I'm generally an 8.5 in most brands and the 8.5 did fit me in this style (I did try both an 8 and 8.5, as the size 8 was recommended to me). It does feel like this shoe provides a lot of cushion and I do like the look, but unfortunately for me this shoe bothered my plantar fasciitis. After just wearing them around the house for about 30 minutes I could feel the pain in my right foot start to flare up and it felt relieving to take them off. Some customers reported that this shoe helped their plantar fasciitis and I wish that were the case for me. But I am sending them back and will keep looking for a comfortable walking shoe.