Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

I really wanted this shoe to fit. All my shoes are a 13 regular, so that's what I purchased in the Bondi from my local running store. After a few minutes around the house I realized the shoe runs long and narrow so I returned them to the store. In order to get a 12.5 in wide I had to order directly from Hoka. This is the first time I ever purchased a wide in any shoe. I thought I was good to go on width but after swveral miles of walking the wides still squeezed my toe resulting in blisters. I thought about Reggie an extra wide, but since I never had to purchase a wide shoe before, I figured Hoka is just not for me. I've never had this much trouble sizing a shoe but Im leaving two stars because Hoka's return policy is awesome and they stand by their product.

The shoes are too big. I need to return them. Last year I owned a pair of Bondi 7, the not wide, size. I had issues with my left foot being squeezed too tight. I had a sore bone on the left side of left foot. As soon as I started wearing my old Bondi 6, that went away. I read some reviews where people were writing that the shoe was narrow, it caused others similar pain. Therefore I tried the wide, but now way too big, starting to get heal pain from not fitting my feet right. I wish I could order more Bondi 6. I will just have to switch brands until the Bondi 8's come out and maybe they will fix them from all the comments people are giving. I

After much research and forever obsessed with finding the PERFECT pair of sneakers,I figured it was time to try Hoka One One. I thought I was in heaven when I first put on the Bondi 7. Unfortunately, it didn't last long. About an hour and a half into my route they started getting uncomfortable. The outside edge was pushing up on the outside of the foot (from the side of my little toe to about halfway down the side/outside edge of my foot making it extremely uncomfortable and somewhat painful. I got the wides and wear wides for all my other sneakers and footwear so I was rather disappointed.

The cushions are thicker than most shoes, however, they are not really comfortable as being praised on the internet. It was a disappointment to me.

I was expecting more of a cloud feeling, but I feel like the soles were pretty stiff.

The inside sides above the arch are too soft. My arch rolls over the sole and I can feel the end of the insole in my arch. This is my second pair of Hokas. The first pair was great and was the only sneaker I could wear comfortably. This pair is disappointing.

Right out of the box my new Hokas were nit comfortable. Ball of my left foot is very sore when wearing. Last week bought a new pair of Brooks Beasts 20 and no problem with fit or comfort. Thought Hokas may need a break in period but not true. Hope it gets better. If not they will become my mow the lawn shoes Shame my first pair are a big disappointment.

These shoes were rated for cushioning and the cushioning was great. However, the stability and fit did not work for me. I bought these shoes because I have a bad lower back. I usually put in 15 to 20 miles of road work each week either outside or on a treadmill. The side to side stability was week and a couple of times I almost rolled my ankles.

bothered my toes

Tight in the toe box. My cliftons and challengers feel much better

I use these shoes for exercise walking. I average about 3.5 miles a session. I walk mainly on the road. The shoes are comfortable but they wear too fast. I have had these shoes for less than a month and the heals are are already worn into the white cushion I have trued 3 other Hoka One One shors and have had the same problem. I have had Gaviota 2, Evelon's and now these all with the same result. I have dealt with your customer service reps, who were all very nice and knowledgeable however each recommended a different product all with the same result. I cannot imagine these shoes are supposed to wear out so quickly. I am planning to return these as well but not sure I will give a different model a try based on this track record. I would like to discuss my issue with someone if you want comments verbally.

Last 3 products that I bought from Hoka were not up to the original pair I bought. I am done with Hoka.

Too narrow for my foot. Even though size is W, it's not as wide as the Bondi 6. How can I return this pair and get a model comparable to the dimensions and construction of the Bondi 6?

I have a pair of the Bondi 6. They were the same price at the Bondi 7. In about a year's time of only using for outdoor runs (a few dozen times), the right shoe has torn at a seam. Given the limited amount of wear and the price of the shoe, I would expect these sneakers to last. I have purchased multiple sneakers/sandals from Hoka, and have been extremely disappointed in this product and the response from customer service.

Unfortunately this one was not the best for me because it has bringing my pain my pain and plus my little feet hurted me so badly since I started wearing this shoe which never happened to me before.

The width and shape of the Bondi series seems to change with each new model. Ordering last years' size for this year often does not work. Then the hassle of repacking, going to post office to return, waiting for new size shipment, and still not knowing if I have guessed correctly the 2nd time around. Get consistent please!!!

I loved the color of white/white. It is so classy but it was toooo narrow. :( The width seems not as wide as the Bondi 6 I bought 2 years ago.Please make an x wide.

I like how the shoe looked, but did end up sending the shoe back because the way the shoe was cut at the arch. I had pressure or a discomfortable feeling at my arch when putting the Bondi 7 on. Hoka, please make the Bondi 8 with a flatter arch. When Bondi 8 comes out, it would help to make that version softer at the foam area of the shoe. Now when talking about the bottom of the shoe and traction, I like to see more rubber from toe to heel. Take a look at the traction of the Brooks Ghost 13 and you will understand. Then to the color options. Please make a black-white version, similar to the Clifton 7. Thank you.

Bondi 6 was such an amazing ride - walking on marshmallows. I don't know what happened with Bondi 7 - but the joy is gone! Its not a bad shoe, but definitely not the same amazing ride of the Bondi 6. Compared with the 6 it is flat, stiff - just blah.... I really hope Hoka changes back for the Bondi 8.

The shoe is very well made but has a strong pronation that does not coincide with my orthotics. I am wearing the sneakers without my orthotics and using the insert that came with the shoe. It helps a bit but after a few hours of wearing them I am ready to take them off. The next day my right knee is quite painful and it lasts about one day. I wish I had an answer for all of this because I paid good money for a shoe that I simply cant wear.

Love the shoes but I do not believe Hoka will work for my feet as this is my second sure and neither worked for me but my wife loves hers.

I run 30-40 miles per week and as some others have already noted, Bondi 7 has a narrow/firmer fit compared to the 6. I am a 2E fit, but for me, it was in the midfoot area...My left side of my foot into my toes on both feet went numb even after adjusting/loosing the laces. I realize there is always a breaking in period, but I dont think there is any amount of breaking in would alleviate the poor fit. I am returning these to my local store, but I was able to find Bondi 6 on sale here in my size so I purchased those again and the fit is noticeably better! I will always have a pair of Hokas in my rotation whether trail or road, but just wish they were more consistent..also they really need to consider better color options...I dont run for style points, but the color options are just plain ugly!