Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi Slip Resistant

I work as a server at a busy restaurant. The comfort is there, but they are not breathable, which makes your feet hot. The slip resistance has held up very well after one year, however the leather/plastic has began tearing on both shoes from the bottom outsole near the ball of your foot where the shoes crease. Although they are great shoes, I was dissappointed by the durability after 1 year. For contrast; I could buy a pair of crocs that are comfy, slip resistant, water resistant and more breathable every six months and still save 30 dollars a year compared to buying one pair of the bondi SR.

I bought these couple years back and made a review I never saw the review anywhere after I made it.. as far as them being water resistant I work in the kitchen and eventually what was supposed to be leather peeled like paint.. and cracked.. the souls were pretty slip resistant but they squeaked so bad people could hear me walking through the hospital from 100 ft away easily.. these shoes lasted me 6 months before they were so bad I couldn't even wear them anymore.. honestly I didn't feel the comfort I did and a pair of clifton 8 i had.. this was the most clunky humiliatingly loud walking shoe I've ever owned.. for the money you pay they should last longer than 6 months.. I'm an older guy almost 60 years old and I'm not an avid jogger or anything like that so if they're going to fall apart on me what are they going to do with somebody that's very active..Junk

I like the upper. Water repellent. The inner sole is not as cushioned as I had with my old Bondis. The non slip sole is an improvement, but that change takes away from the cushioning as was present before. It's taking more time to break in. Not as forgiving.

I had an issue with my first order that was resolved through a truly lovely customer service person (Courtney - please give her a raise!) and was able to get a discount on shoes for nursing school. These might be the closest thing to non-permeable barefoot shoes for nursing school I've seen on the market. While HOKA is not a wide toe box, barefoot shoes brand, they offer wide sizing, which is fantastic compared to other nursing shoes allowed in nursing school. If you're a nursing student - please get these in wide over those narrow "nursing shoes", your feet and body will thank you.

Arc and narrow make My feet hurt

Price is high and I expected more comfort and quality. I have only had them for a few and the stitching around the toe is coming out. This my first and most likely last pair of Hoka shoes. I believed the hype. For almost $200 absolutely not worth it, at least I do not think so.

Your claim that these are approved by the Podiatrist Medical Association I find very dubious. These shoes are anything but helpful if you have Plantar Fasciitis or trying to prevent it. They are the exact opposite of what one would want with this affliction. Way too much cushioning which stretches the Plantar Fascia. The Biondi 8 doesn't seem to have as much room in the toe box as claimed. I'm very disappointed!

I didn't give them much time to be honest, and maybe they need to be broken in longer but i wore them 4 times and they caused extreme pain for me so im exchanging them for the much more comfortable clifton 9s

I've worn Hoka SR shoes for years, gone through many pairs. Always, my experience was good, these shoes fit my needs perfectly. However, the last pair of shoes both made groaning, squeaking sounds when I walk. I had to return them. Two months ago, I returned a pair of new SRs because one shoe was making noises. These SRs were intended to replace a 6 month old pair that had the toe caps coming unglued. So, now I'm down to one old pair of SRs. I hope Hoka gets a handle on the quality control. Hoka SR used to be a truly great shoe.

I am going to start off by saying, I have been wearing Hoka Bondi's since they first came out and have always loved them. In the past, I would buy a pair run in them 4-5 times per week and they would hold up for years. These I bought because I thought would hold up great, they started cracking 4-5 months in and the shoe is literally separating from the heel. Please fix these shoes, I am not sure where you are making them now but the quality has gone downhill big time. I am extremely dissapointed and will be sending back hopefully for an exchange.

Not as comfortable as I was expecting

Not as cushy as I hoped. It hurts my feet towards the end of the day. I work in restaurant.

Not what I expected and I returned the Shoes

This is the third pair of shoes I have gone through as the back of heel wears out within 6/8 months of use. I only work 3 days a week and use them only for work so they shouldn't wear out this fast. They are very expensive and should last longer. I would not recommend this pair of shoe.

I'm satisfied with my order very comfortable

Not as comfortable as others I bought

I ordered in the basis of favorable reviews, but was disappointed by the stiffness in the front. Rather than gambling on the possibility of more comfort from a break-in period, I returned them. X

6'1, 200lbs. I have run in Hokas for many years...Bondi and Clifton. Loved them and absolutely wouldn't run in anything else. But my running days are behind me now; walking is my new thing. I thought these would be a more durable alternative to the straight running version of the Bondi. No way: very stiff and uncomfortable. I thought maybe I needed a half size up, but that was no better. I wanted to like these, but sadly cannot recommend. I'll try something else.

For the amount of money not even close to the comfort expected.

but they have to improve the cushioning in the heels, the first time I bought the BONDI 8 and they are spectacular but the sole wears out from so much walking.

my new Bondi SR shoes are heavy and hard. I have owned a dozen pair of hoka shoes and most of those have been Bondi which are the lightest and softest and most comfortable to walk in. however I am disappointed that this time that these new bondi SR shoes are so heavy and hard. moreover I Purchased them because they could pass as dress shoes for work, however the leather does not look real on top of the shoe, therefore it would've been better just to have normal black shoes instead. paid nearly $200 for hoka bondi sr and would not recommend them. bad value & uncomfortable