Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

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.

I like the Hoka Bondi 7 not love them like my old Hoka Clifton 5’s. They had more foam “cushioned” feeling. I think these new Bondi are firmer and will keep my foot aligned well. So, going to keep them.

Purchased these Hokas on the recommendation of my physical therapist -- recovery from hammertoe and bunion surgery. These are the only shoes I can wear without pain in the forefoot upon walking any distance. They are really goofy looking - huge sole. Lightweight, for all their size. These have a toe bar which promotes rolling the foot forward, otherwise difficult to do when recovering from this surgery. The toe bar plus the wide toe box means I can wear these comfortably.

A little shorter/narrower than expected for a 10.5 W, had to return!

Fits really well and gives great support is just what the doctor ordered me to get for my problem arthritic feet.

Designed for running, but I don’t, and wouldn’t, run in them. Too clunky for that, and they are also slippery (!!!) on wet surfaces. I wear these for errands, commuting (yes, I still do that) - times when I know I’ll be active and on my feet for a while. For that, they’re sturdy and supportive. Comfortably cushioned but not at all mushy. The fit is a little on the wide side, but I like the room for my toes. I have extremely narrow heels, though, and I’m able to get a good fit with a runners lock lacing - so they seem fairly adaptable for different foot shapes. Arch support is a little aggressive for my flat feet. Tolerable unless I’m standing still in the shoes for any length of time. In all, a good - if not perfect - purchase. A note on color: the ‘blue graphite’ looks black in photos and is actually a dark charcoal gray - not blue at all.

Definitely provided some support. I must admit the bottom of my feet starts to get sore only when I have a rough night at work and on my feet the majority of my 12 hour shift. Let’s just say, they provide a whole lot more support then any other sneakers I’ve purchased In the past.