Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

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!

I ordered a size up and extra wide and they still hurt my feet. They feel tight around the top of my feet.

I run between 80 and 100 miles per month. The Bondi 6's were a game changer for me. Significant increase in the distance I could run without fatigue. I typically put between 200 - 250 miles on a pair before retiring them. (rough trails). I was excited to try the new Bondi 7's when they came out. Unfortunately they are a disappointment. Fatigue and aches were more common. I wore them exclusively for 100 miles then started alternating with my Bondi 6's to be sure it was the shoe and not me. I have concluded, based on about 140 miles on this one pair, they are not for me. Further the memory foam around the heal is dead. My experience with the Bondi6 makes me a believer in Hokas, but since they are no longer available I'm on this site today looking for an alternative. Open to suggestions.

I have gout in one foot, the reviews said these would help. They didn't.

1st pair defective and returned. 2nd pair feel better but still skeptical. Bought third pair to see if there is any difference in quality. Customer service said it was common to have defective shoes. Another customer service person said they think the QC issues have been resolved. I really liked the shoes that is why I am going through all this trouble before looking elsewhere for an alternative.

I liked the shoes but too small.

I know the comments are these are the most comfortable shoe folks have ever worn but I feel the opposite. They hurt my feet and are very narrow although I ordered WIDE. They sit in my closet as I don't wear them. I cannot recommend the shoe. Sadly a total waste of my hard earned money.

Although this product was recommended to my by my podiatrist, it did not help my foot pain. Perhaps my rating was too low, but the product did not produce the results that I expected. Please be aware that this is my opinion based upon my experience. The product is very well made; it just did not help me.

This is my second time purchasing these shoes. I run about 7 miles 5-6 days a week. I bought these to replace my others. Same size. No changes and they are too big. Disappointed.

Fine shoe, not at all what I was hoping for.

Had a pair of Bondi 6 which helped me get through10 mile days of work. Bought Bondi 7 and never felt such pain before. Will never buy again. Went back to Brooks.

I am an ER RN, I have bought two pairs so far. Bondi 6 and 7 wide. The Bondi 6, they were perfect until the shoe started squeaking loudly with each step in took and then after a few months the upper part of the shoe separated from the bottom. They were very comfortable though for running all day in ER. Bondi 7 wide is a little too narrow and they also squeak with every step (it's very annoying). The shoe would be perfect if it didn't squeak, if it was a little wider (yes I know they have wide and extra wide) and didn't come apart. If they fix this I would wear them all the time.

There's nothing wrong with the shoes. They seem to be okay. I was hoping for better for the amount of money they cost. They were recommended as I was having a little bit of foot pain. After receiving them, my feet feel the same--they did not help. The cushioning is good. However, I don't think they justify the money they cost. My old Asics work just as well and cost about a third of what these did. If I'd saved the box (I tossed it when I saw they fit) I'd return them.