Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

I have done my research involving these shoe, and I have had numerous friends recommend them. I run about 20 miles a week. I was super excited to get these in and try them out. Unfortunately, that excitement didn't last past the first run. First the positives. The shoes are super soft. They are so soft they feel like running on clouds. They transition well and are super easy on the feet. The negatives. They are ugly, I mean super ugly. If style is your thing don't buy these. I don't care about style, but I wouldn't wear these to my own funeral. The first time I ran on these, the first mile was good, but the agony began. It was pure hell on the feet at the end of four miles. My feet cramped up, I could barely walk, it was awful. That night in the bed and my feet hurt all night, to the point that ibuprofen didn't even help. The next day my knees and hips hurt so bad. I tried to wear them to work the next few days but the experience was the same. They feel like the inside instep is humped up causing constant pressure on my feet. When I ran, it was almost unbearable. I hate to send these back but I am going to have to. I think I under pronate but I bought a pair of Brooks that are neutral and they are great. These are neutral and I thought they would be the same. I hate not to recommend, but they were not for me.

Hard as a rock compared to Asics. For a walking shoe just too hard.

Returned then since they were not wide enough or long enough.

I have worn Hoka Bondi 6's for the past 1 1/2 years. The 6's were great and lasted a long time for me. I only wear them for everyday use and some walking. The cushion was great (I need cushion for foot issues). The Bondi 7 has been changed for the worse. They are narrower in the midfoot which causes pain and makes them unwearable. The cushion is almost nonexistent. The mesh is thicker and firmer (not a good thing). The soles are not nearly as soft as the previous version. I supinate and these shoes make my feet roll outward even more. If this is how Hoka will continue to make their shoes, I will have to switch back to Brooks. The 6's were great, but I am disappointed in the new version.

9.5 was recommended, full size to large. The sides of the shoe developed splits in the Material. Lasted 5 1/2 months. Comfort level was amazing but I expected longer lasting for the price!

High end running shoes are definitely different strokes for different folks. I pronate and have high arches, and have been looking for a shoe with more cushioning to alleviate stress on my knees. I'd been coming from running on Asics Nimbus + Kayanos for years. With Asics lines all transitioning, figured now would be a good time to try the hoka one bondi given the positive reputation they have for those who seek similar features in a shoe. The shoes are OK, but a huge disappointment for distance running. I've heard they run narrow, but I have average width feet and mine slide around in the shoe. They also say they run true to size, but in my normal size, they were far too large. For running, it feels like you're running on a pillow, which is great. However, the shoe is so bulky and with the toe/heel drop, makes it impossible to run at my typical pace. If I were older, if I wanted a good walking shoe, or if I needed a shoe to provide comfort because I spent my day on my feet, this would be a very different review. But if you've never run in these before, I strongly advise trying them on in-store locally before spending the $$$ online only to be disappointed.

Too large especially in the heel.

I was a diehard Bondi 6 owner. Probably had five pairs. I don’t know exactly what changed about the Bondi seven, but some thing did in the heel that is a complete misalignment with my foot. I ordered two pairs and I really tried to make one work, but after about two weeks I’m realizing it is not gonna work. I’m returning the other pair and now searching for Bondi six on eBay. Sigh. maybe the shoe will work for others, but if you were looking for the same feel as version six, this is not it.