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.

Fit as listed and so comfortable. Perfect gray color.