Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi Slip Resistant

I suspect the designer of these shoes spent all their time in front of a computer screen and never went for a hike. If you examine the bottom of these shoes, you will see after a walk you will likely spend hours trying to clean the small gravel and mud out of the bottom. All the nooks and crannies catch every small pebble you walk over and they hold on tight to each pebble. Unless you have a servant to clean your shoes, you may be spending more time cleaning your shoes than hiking.

I suspect the designer of these shoes spent all their time in front of a computer screen and never went for a hike. If you examine the bottom of these shoes, you will see after a walk you will likely spend hours trying to clean the small gravel and mud out of the bottom. All the nooks and crannies catch every small pebble you walk over and they hold on tight to each pebble. Unless you have a servant to clean your shoes, you may be spending more time cleaning your shoes than hiking.

I like them o.k. the Toung is really bothering me. I like my shoes tight, and I cannot tie them tightly because then the Toung irritates the sides of my ankle.

I wore these shoes while performing my duties as a mail carrier. They were not nearly as comfortable as my other two pair of HOKAs. They rubbed blisters in places I never thought I'd get blisters. They were the same size as the others. Not comfortable at all.

I like the feel and comfort. Didn't care for the plastic look

I bought this Bondi SR for my wife who works as a phlebotomist that stands & walk around much of her work hours. Bondi SR is perfect as she needs a leather top as required to protect her feet from accidental needle drops and the known cushion feel of the Bondi series. BUT when she puts them on the 1st time, she immediately felt the Top inner tongue edge is piercing hard against the sides her inner ankle bone. It could very well be that it's about her foot bone anatomy that she suffers this very uncomfortable issue but I am not a foot expert. She has to put heavy band aid to test it at home while she work around the kitchen. She has to loosen the tie a lot to a point that her heels moves up and down a little while she walks. Good thing is that there's nice foam around the edges that made it comfy still. It may eventually break in as shoe is a leather but not sure. The other issue but could just be false expectation is how much cloud plush they should feel. I am a new runner and tried both Bondi 8 & 7 but bought the 7 from a local store as they have a returned new pair on clearance that I couldn't resist, although I prefer the 8 for its softer feel. Anyways, I described her the plushness I felt on the 8 and thought the SR will be the same. Her description of the softness isn't up to her expectations softness level as she compares it to my son's Nike (don't the model) pair that he uses as an RN. The Nike was softer but noticeably not as thick a feel as she can feel the floor but not on SR. She also tried my Bondi 7 and she says her SR is just slightly softer but also noticeably thicker. I find 8 much softer than 7 but YMMV. Wife is petit and weighs only 115 lbs., hence maybe that was a factor too but not sure. Don't get me wrong here as she likes the black SR for the looks, angle of midsole to the top feels great that matches her strides, thick sole feel but not too high, relatively soft although she was expecting more but nevertheless acceptable enough.

My right pinky and adjacent one experienced pain after a couple hours wear. The shoes compel different muscle usage and it is something to get used to. I had no problem with my feet to begin with. I like the shoe, but they need to break in.

Although there is a significant amount of cushioning, the comfort level is not there. If you lace then all the way up, the tops dig into the top of your foot.

I work in a hospital, on my feet 12 hours 5 days out of the week, I love these shoes they are absolutely amazing and helps my back a lot. They are a bit over priced but amazing shoes really!

Being a fast food worker with bone spurs and plantar fasciitis these shoes really help. Granted I accidentally I got them a bit to big and if I fully lace them up they cause my ankles to swell up, but I still wear them and my feet don't hurt.

I was able to work a nine hour day on my feet it was amazing. I later went to florida and got fitted at a shoes store and found out I should have a 9.5 instead of a 10. so I bought another pair.

My feet still hurt unfortunately and I was hoping these would take the pain away. The tongue rubs on my ankle and is irritating. I'm not sure if it's the length of the young (kinda short). I still decided to keep them in hopes that they break in. The wide are definitely wide.. I probably should of ordered regular but I was worried about my toes getting too cramped. Looks like I'm wearing boats that look like off-road tires. I am trying to be as honest as possible. Most shoes don't help my pain so take it with a grain of salt. I kept them so that says something good. I'm a server and clock about 4 miles a shift and have 9 screws in heel.

This is my 2nd pair of Hoka shoes - these are specifically for work. I'm on my feet, non-stop, for 8-9 hours a day, and these shoes are a life saver. There was no "breaking in" required, and they're very supportive and comfortable. I also like the non-slip soles and washable upper surface. I do wish the laces were longer (I have wide feet and use up a LOT of lace haha) but otherwise, these are great. Two other coworkers have purchased these and are happy with them as well.

I seperated my ankle from my leg and had many problems. These sneakers have allowed me to hike and walk 23 miles in three days at work.

These are my first pair of Hoka shoes. They are comfortable and supportive. I've been wearing these for a couple of weeks now and they are great. I've already recommended them to a friend!

I'm writing this review for my son and I. He has the men's 10.5 in this shoe and I have the women's 11. My son and I both work on hard floors up to 40 hrs a week. He's only 17. He walks straighter and no more super achy feet after end of a long shift. I also have plantar fasciitis, bone spurs and chronic inflammation. I would hobble by end of night and have shooting pains in my right foot. Horrible pains also while trying to sleep. Noticed a big difference as soon as I put shoes on. Light pain in right foot only by end of first week after 6 hrs of work. I am non stop go at my job. My back and hips are also much better. No more night time pains. And can actually get home and not limp into my home at end of night.

Received shoes today. When I took them out of the box they look more gray than white. Not sure who their marketing folks are or designers but white looks gray. They are really chunky. Not the prettiest shoe. Comfortable so far but for color and look alone they may be going back.

I love them but was disappointed to have spent so much and to still have to buy inserts to get the arches high enough. Otherwise, I am very satisfied. Wearing Hokas makes me smile and feel bouncy.

I love them but was disappointed to have spent so much and to still have to buy inserts to get the arches high enough. Otherwise, I am very satisfied. Wearing Hokas makes me smile and feel bouncy.

This is my second pair of Hoka work shoes since I need slip resistant for my job. I can be on my feet all day and I don't get tired. I work 8 our shifts. I also have arthritis in my knees and these shoes provide great support.

I am a server and am on my feet 8-10 hours a shift and now my feet and legs are transformed! I bought the professional use ones in black and love them, excellent support, no more shin splints or foot cramps. I just wish they came in other colors than black or white and that is my only complaint.

These shoes are so so comfortable you feet will thank you. The only thing I would change is the appearance. They're not good looking.

I order this shoes for my friend and all I hear from her is a wonderful comment's, she works at a restaurant and those shoes are perfect for slippery floors, thank you Hoka.

I get the hype around these shoes. The thick sole is comfortable to walk in and will definitely help my feet during my clinicals. They were a little squeaky my first time wearing them but scratching the bottoms helped with the noise. A trait I didn't really expect was how chunky and wide these would appear (I did get the wide ones lol) but they are so nice. It does not affect how I walk so I would recommend them. My foot size usually around 8 women but I checked the sizing here and got wide 7.5 and they fit perfectly.