Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

These shoes have helped be able to complete a days work with less discomfort than other shoes. Although I probably cant give a fair review, since I have the worst case of plantars fasciitis for over a year now... nothing has really helped , but these shoes can make it bearable. I average about 40 thousand steps a day, as I work for a major parcel carrier. I did pair these with name brand insoles to help with my discomfort as I felt the hoka insoles just wernt enough for me. But all in all these are a good shoe if you need a plush ride. I will say these are alittle unstable on skoped surfaced or rocky terrain... I've caught my self rolling an ankle a couple times... but all in all if you're planning on just light running or walking or have a job where you're constantly on your feet, I'd reccomend these shoes.

This is my 2nd pair of Hoka Bondi 7 shoes and both pair squeak. The first pair I got in December and by March the left shoe started to squeak. A week later and the right shoe squeaks. It's a very noticeable squeak too...not quiet at all. I ordered a 2nd pair of Hoka Bondi 7 shoes hoping the best...less than a month the left shoe started to squeak. That's been about 2 weeks ago and it continues to squeak off and on. As comfortable as these shoes are...it's not worth sounding like Bozo the clown when walking.

Loved the Bondi 6. These were great the first two weeks. After quick break in the first day they were awesome. But by the 2nd week the foam that would support a the arch and a pronator forced me to roll out. I am a suppinator and other HOKA's including the Bondi 6 supported my foot and helped alleviate this. The Bondi 7's made them hurt and even found my outer toes tingle the more I used them. Sent back in for Clifton 7's

Second time buyer! Bought the Bondi 6 and was very happy! I couldn't wait until I bought another par only newer! Bindi 7 disappointed, not the cushioning I had expected!

I love Hokas but had a problem with this most recent pair that must be a manufacturer's defect. My heel bled and the skin was broken after going on a walk in them for the first time. I rubbed my finger over the padding near the top of the heel and could feel a tiny rough spot, which was in the same spot as the broken skin on my heel. I've never had any issues with Hokas before so I will still buy them.

Aloha, I'm only giving a 3 right now as my foot problem is still an issue, the shoe is very comfortable but my issue is my forefoot and a Morton's Neuroma. I have purchased an insert that I use in every other shoe I wear and it helps I just received it so I haven't had an opportunity to use them in my Bondi's. I will be back to work and pounding the pavement so to speak to see if my combination has rectified my issue.

These shoes do not feel as cushy as my last pair. My feet hurt after a long day at work.

The Bondi 7 is a great shoe. My reason for only giving it 3 stars is that Hoka needs to offer more color choices in the 4E width size. I know there are many of us Hoka lovers with really wide feet and we should have more than just black or gray to choose from.

I purchased these hoping for extreme comfort and a lot less fatigue. They take some getting used to and are not a traditional feeling sole at all...not good or bad, just different. I wear them for approx 10hours a day but need to change out if them and put on other shoes to change the feel of my feet. I am an extremely overweight individual which leads to fatigue in the feet, knee pain, hip and leg pain as well as back pain. These seem to have helped a little in all of the areas but just not enough for more than a 3.5 star review. I would purchase again, but, o my because I am limited on selection due to my shoe size. I believe if I wasn't so large these would be even more comfortable. I recommend trying these...30day trial? You simply can't go wrong

The Bondi 7 feels a bit more narrow and is definitely not as plush as the Bondi 6. Loved the two bondi's I had before, not as happy with the 7.

Not worth the high price tag!!!

I like simple solid color palettes. The only Hoka that fit my feet and my style is the Clifton in Almond-milk tan. I feel like you should make all your shoes available in wide sizes for atleast the white colorways and black colorways.

Shoes are too narrow and my toes hurt. Unfortunately I threw away the box and won't be able to return:(

The Bondi 7 shoes are very comfortable due to the extra cushioning but the shoes lack stability. I bought the extra wide because I am on my feet all day and extra wide helps with my sore feet. If Hoka could make these shoes with more stability it would be a perfect pair of shoes.

The first pair of Hokas I purchased was the Bondi 6's I believe and I absolutely love them. I believe they were the plush. They were like walking on pillows. The Bondi 7s were not the same when I put them on. They are not as soft. They feel like a good shoe, but they feel like any other brand. I did call in and inquire about the difference and whoever I talked to said that they changed the sole or something and you don't offer the plush feel anymore. I certainly hope this is not true. I raved to all my friends and coworkers about my first pair, I don't feel like I can do that anymore. I'll keep the sevens and wear of them if I have no choice with which to exchange them But I am disappointed because I had put myself into the "Hokas for life" category and now I'm not so sure.

This is my six or seventh pair as now not sure what to think this pair has my feet hurting and never had that with bondi 4,5,and 6. I've always had great experience with Hoka's and have told lots of people about Hoka one.

Bondi 6 was in a league of its own with unparalleled comfort with insane amount of cushion. Bond 7 has more responsive sole and has passing comfort level, making it a slightly more cushioned version of other generic running shoes. Bondi lost its magic. It tried to be sportier and lost what made it special. Bondi 6 had so much cushion, my feet sank with every step. It was almost walking on marshmallows. Yet it had just enough responsiveness to pass as a running shoes. Bondi 6 was perfect for long distance run and regular walking. It removed my ankle and knee pain I got from long distance training. Though durability was poor and mesh ripped from sole less than 6 month of use. Bondi 7 has more responsive sole and way less cushion. Feet still sinks with step absorbing good amount of impact, but way less than Bondi 6. Bondi 7 now feels proper all purpose sports wear. Bondi 6 was superior for long distance and walking comfort but was poor for outdoor tracking and weight lifting. Bondi 7 feels like it could do everything with a passing mark with a degree of added comfort. Bondi 7 is solid performer, but it lost the magic Bondi 6 had. If you are coming from Bondi 6, You are not upgrading. Bondi 6 and Bondi 7 are very different platform. Bondi 6 is now out of stock and I'll be stick with Bondi 7. Hopefully, Bondi 8 goes back to its marshmallow magic and reclaim its supreme comfort throne.

My previous pairs of Bondi 6's were a lot better for my feet. Still a good shoe but recommend the 6 not the 7

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I have purchased 8 pair of Hoka's over the past two years. I run and walk about 40 miles per week and alternate shoes each day. The fabric and cushioning in the interior heel of every one of these shoes has torn and come apart.

I typically wear a medium width shoe, and was surprised that the Bondi 7 felt a bit narrow through the midsole area. The shoe also doesn't allow as much air flow as I expected. I found my feet getting a bit warm compared to the other running shoes I wear.