Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

I broke my heal bone 2 years ago and wanted a soft (protective) sole. My first shoe since was another brand that worked fine but didn't have much cushioning and I found then "slippery" on many surfaces. Someone suggested Hoka Clifton 6 and at first I thought they were too spongy. But, I bought them and within a few days, I found I wasn't wearing anything else. The "spongy" felt more protective and the added traction was amazing. The first pair of Clifton 6's is worn out after exclusive wear for over a year and I'm on my second pair. After watching some reviews, I decided to try a pair of Bondi 7's. To me, they feel a little firmer but with as much cushion as the Cliftons. Traction is also very similar. I've been switching between the 2 with the idea I that I didn't want to torture another pair with exclusive use.

These shoes were amazing. I have to stand most of the day. They have a thick sole and feel as I am walking on a cushion.

Seems like a nice shoe, but much too narrow, Exchanged for a 4E, hopefully those will do

"Hoka's are the best. They were originally recommended to me by a podiatrist. I've owned two pairs of Clifton 2's (gray/green, black/red/silver...great shoes, still using one pair for walking the dog...), one pair of Clifton 5's (white/black...wasn't too thrilled with these, but that's because I ordered them a half size too small, and didn't realize it until I ordered the Bondi 6's, like two years later, duh!...), one pair of Hoka M Tor Ultra Hi WP hiking boots (light tan...love these), one pair of Speedgoat 4 GTX (Mandarin Red/Gold Fusion...to walk the dog this winter...talk about colorful! I need flaming, colorful feet in the winter!), one pair of Bondi 6's (gray/blue/white...for long distance walking, running outside), and now two pairs of Bondi 7's (gray/white and black/red...what's not colorful there?) to use inside, primarily in the gym. All of my Hoka's have proved durable, and as far as fit, arch-support etc., (confirmed by my podiatrist), they are second to none. The lack of pain in my poor, overly-used feet is proof enough for me. I love the color offerings for the Bondi 7's, which is one reason why I bought two pair. When I'm in the gym, my Under Armour shirts are a variety of crazy colors including orange camouflage, electric-blue camouflage, red camouflage...well you get the picture, I like camouflage. Therefore, I usually go for solid neutral gray, green, black, blue pants, or shorts. I appreciate the more neutral colors offered by Hoka One One. God, I wouldn't want to clash! When I'm running, I don't need that flash of color as my feet move; I want to concentrate on my breathing, my movement, and not tripping over something. I wouldn't discuss any of this, except that a couple of reviews mentioned disappointment with Hoka's color palette for the Bondi 7's. I'm with you Hoka!" (PS. I just noticed that Zappos just added electric blue...go for it colorful shoe people! Hoka One One makes great shoes, whatever the color.

Great fit and comfortable.