Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi Slip Resistant

I have been purchasing Hokas since 2018. In my personal opinion since they have become so popular they are sacrificing everything that made them a great go to shoe. This time I purchased the Bondi SR and I got a callous on my baby toe. No thanks never had that happen.

If this shoe had the same stability and cushion as my arhias they would be the perfect work shoe.

I only use these shoes at my part time job 2-3 days a week for 6-8 hour shifts so I felt the fact that these were a splurge for me was okay since I wear regular non SR hokas at my other job I work 40 hours at weekly and they lasted me over a year with minimal wear on them. I am an adamant fan of hokas and swear by them after using the regular sneakers. Now after minimal usage the last 5 months of my SR the back of the heels is falling off completely and no longer cushioned at all and so uncomfortable against my foot when I work. It's worn out entirely too quick for a shoe over $150 when I've used cheaper non slips that lasted at least a year with daily wear at 40 hours a week. Super disappointing and wish I could get my money back for this purchase.

I am a restaurant server and I have plantar fasciitis. The pain has been really bad and I was looking for good shoes. I've tried many other brands and everyone I work with recommends these. I finally decided to try them. The first couple of weeks were heaven! I didn't have to break them in, and I didn't have the excruciating pain in my foot. Thenthe pain came back. The shoes are comfortable, but I guess nothing will stop this pain. Too bad it's past the 30-day mark or I would probably just return them.

I wear size 9 and this shoe was very tight

I purchased these shoes for nursing school, but today, i tried them them out for a shift. at first when i put them on they were beyond comfortable; felt like i was walking on a cloud. however, half way through my shift, the front of my ankles were killing me; the tongue was so hard, it was digging into my ankles while walking. I took the shoes off and saw my ankles were swollen to the point that a nurse i work with thought i had got bit by a spider. there was a clear indentation in my skin from the tongue, and now (hours after talking them off) it feels and looks like i have a big knot on the front of my ankles. not sure if this is just me.

My feet hurt during more than my $50 generic Nike running shoes, less pain after though.

I walk on concrete for 9 hrs a day, this is the second pair of shoes I've purchased from Hoka. First pair I returned, I answered the questions for suggestions on what to buy. The inside arch hurts so much I can only wear half the day, trying to get used to them. Still not happy with them yet!

I was so looking forward to those shoes, but they look like boats on my feet. Nothing like the advertised photo description.

I wanted to love these shoes so bad as many of my coworkers wear them. I work in medicine by day and sometimes bartender at night. They were fine during the day but by the night time my feet hurt so bad I wanted to cry. I tried them again on a shorter shift, and still couldn't wear them, I ended up with horrendous cramps in my legs that kept me awake most of the night. gladly I was able to return and get a refund, but so disappointed.

I Have plantar fasciitis for over two years. I have spent hundreds of dollars on shoes that won't make my heel pain worse and allow me to take walks in the park. I own the Bondi 7 and 8 which are fine and I only experience a little bit of heel pain while walking in them but still lots of pain minutes after I took them off. I want shoes so I will not experience pain while walking in them. Research pointed me to HOKA Bondi SR so I purchased it. When I put them on, I immediately noticed that the tongue edge was piercing hard and curved downward digging into my ankle bone. But I was so tired of the plantar fasciitis and willing to give Bondi SR a try and see if the tongues will soften up. After walking in these shoes, I noticed that my heels did not hurt so I was very excited, but the tongues still bothered me each step I took. After a few tries, I decided to return the Bondi SR to HOKA and back to square one looking for the perfect shoes that won't flare up my plantar fasciitis. If not because of the tongue's sharp edge digging into my ankles, Bondi SR would be perfect.

Not the most comfortable sneaker,very heavy and stiff material

Not as cushioned and tongue of shoe is really tough

Was great 1st week but now my feet hurt everyday again after wearing Would now recommend for the price and can't return as I've worm them each day hoping they be a good shoe

I thought they would be more plush , they feel big and clunky not enough support around the ankle

Could've spent $150 less and gotten the same quality.

Wore them for a 12 hour shift and my heels instantly started hurting not even 30 minutes in. Everytime that I would stand up I would feel an immense pressure on my heels that made me want to sit down so badly. Also, the tongue underneath the shoe laces feels like it needs to constantly be pulled up, but in reality it doesn't. The tongue is just very uncomfortably made and pierces/scratches the top of your foot and feels like something is sticking out from there. It made the top of ny foot feel itchy and irritated all day (and yes I was wearing socks). My feet were hurting so bad for the rest of the day after my shift. They are also very bulky and sort of heavy to walk around with. I really wanted to love them, but unfortunately I couldn't. Hoka is an amazing brand and their other shoes are great, but the bondi SR's are not it.

When I put them on I felt like there was too much movement in the shoe And if I'm feeling that now , overtime I'm sure it would only get worse and I would have to put an insert in the shoe. I'm looking for a shoe that I don't have to put an insert in. At the high price tag these just did not work for me.

I have enjoyed the Arahi 6 shoes but this model and design was too heavy for my feet. Having fibromyalgia, my legs are always in pain so I just cannot wear it. Arahi is the best shoes for me. I have purchased many pairs in different colors. This one is just not for me.

These are the only HOKA sneakers I cannot wear. Medium are too wide. The tongue is rigid and digs into your ankle as you walk. I quickly returned them.

I liked the look overall and expected these to be SO comfortable. It's possible they just needed some breaking in, but they were not comfortable, particularly on the top of my foot around the tongue of the shoe. The way it fit my foot resulted in the top poking into the front of my ankle and was not soft. I ended up having to return.

It feels very heavy, and it hurts the top of my feet