Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

I have had an ankle fusion and these are my favorite shoes to wear.

I had a Total Ankle Replacement one year ago. Bondi 6 got me through my recovery and walking again. My new Bondi 7 shoes are pure joy! I'm back to walking 5-8 miles everyday again! These shoes are heavenly on your feet! My orthopedic surgeon recommended Bondi. He's young, fit and wears them himself to prevent the pounding and wear and tear on joints.

I've been wearing Hokas for a few years now, and moved into the Bondi about two years ago. The 7 are just as comfortable as the 5 & 6, and allow me to run back-to-back days. I do long distance tris and I've had four knee surgeries, so not feeling like I've been run over, then back over and then kicked in the knee after a long session is nice. Also, love the new colors and the design to keep the massive amount of cushioning from being so visible. :)

The Bondi keeps me running -- it's a godsend for my chronically injured knees. Very grateful to have found this model and will continue buying.

Love the Bondi's, one of the only shoes I can wear comfortably but there is only.one nice color in the women's bondi 7 and it isn't in stock. Had the same issue with the 6. Ended up with black in the 6 and all I could get in the seven is baby blue and pink yuck. The men's colors are so much better across the board.

I bought these shoes because they were recommended by my foot/ankle ortho surgeon because I have metatarsalgia in my right foot and plantar fascitis in my left. The metatarsalgia has all but gone away, but my PF is killing me. The size 7 were too small but I feel like the 7 wide are a bit too big. Sadly, I'm not 100% happy with these shoes and the price that I paid for them. On the upside, I will try another pair.

The shoes were stiff even after I wore them in the house for awhile. I loved the Bondi 6 that I have worn for almost a year but not these.

I love my Bondi 6. The Bondi 7 is not NEARLY as comfortable. The footbed is a little taller and not as comfortable.

The bondi 7 doens't feel as cushiony or supportive as the bondi 6 did

Firstly, I must say, the only reason I can do my job pain-free is because of HOKA. I work on cement 8 hours a day and my feet were so bad I was bed ridden for 2 days when I discovered them. They're AMAZING. I replace them every 6 months because my body lets me know when they are too broken down to help. No complaints. EVER. I even have 3 fellow workers addicted now. We buy the slides and thongs as well. Perfect for after work sweetness; or just to bop around in. Weeelllll, I was pretty shocked when I ordered my last pair of BONDI (my preferred style; they're the cushiest to me) in the same exact size I have always ordered. They came and were horribly uncomfortable. I was so shocked I actually thought perhaps it was me. Perhaps my feet were more sore than usual when they arrived? So I wore them for a week. BIG MISTAKE. My feet were miserable. It felt like I'd had high heels on all day. Very sadly I returned them. HOKA's fantastic and I was refunded my full price immediately. Tried another brand....horrible. So I opted to get a half a size bigger and to try wide. I have long, narrow feet and have never bought a wide shoe in my life.I have not gained any weight. I'm 5'4" and weigh 115, and actually weighed a couple of pounds more a few weeks ago....not weight gain or swelling feet. They changed it somehow. This is so lengthy in hopes that someone from HOKA will read this review and PLEASE, PLEASE not change a brilliant shoe when it's working!!!! Fingers crossed the when the new ones come it will be like the pain-free old days!!! Cheers, All!!!

Broke after wearing for 2 months. The tongue ripped out of the shoe while I was putting it on. Very disappointing considering they fit well, but for almost $200 not worth buying another pair. I will say I had better luck with my last pair. They lasted one year. This model seems to be lower quality. Don't waste your money.

Two years ago my doctor told me that I needed ankle replacement surgery but he wanted me to wait until I was older. He suggested I try Hokas in the meantime. I was surprised at how well the sneakers worked. Not only was I able to walk without limping but my back pain was gone and I was able to bike daily again. Huge game-changer for me. Unfortunately, the Bondi 7 sneaker is not nearly as comfortable. I've been wearing them for two days now and my ankle pain in back because the soles of the sneakers are uncomfortable (not as much cushioning). After wearing them all day yesterday, the bottom of both of my feet ached. The shoe's soles are just too stiff. Just to make sure I was right, I put the Bondi 7 on one foot and the Bondi 6 on another and I was surprised at the difference. The 6 had a lot more cushioning. Also thought the 7s were a bit narrow. Returning shoes, too bad. Found the Bondi 6 online and purchased them.

I had surgery on my leg in 2021. My orthopedic doctor recommended Hoka. I found the Bondi 7 and what a game changer. I absolutely love them. I don't like the bondi 8, they don't even come close to the bondi 7. Please bring back the bondi 7 !!

I love my Bondi 7's !!!! Why oh why did you change them? I'm on my feet at least 10 hrs a day walking, standing and sometimes running in them and they are truly the most comfortable gym shoes ever. I feel like the bondi 8's are narrow with more of a foam lip on them.

I have had several High end athletic shoes. These by far are my absolute favorite! Don't care that much for the Bondi 8's. Wish Hoka would keep these in stock

These shoes are amazing! They're wonderful way to help my hoint issues.

I really like the Hoka Bondi 7 but not the Bondi 8. I tried on the Bondi 8 at Fleet Feet and it was made different and uncomfortable. Felt too tight and not as cushy and comfortable as the Bondi 7. So I went online and ordered a Bondi 7. I wear the Bondi 7 for work on my feet 12 hour shifts and another pair for home and exercise.