Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 8
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Customer Fit Survey:
85%"Felt true to size"
84%"Felt true to width"
79%"Moderate arch support"
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I am trying to wear them as much as possible. They have been very helpful with my foot issues.
Dave,
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This is my 4th pair of Hokas. Comfortable and well made shoes.
Only negative is customer service. Ordered 1 pair in my size and received 3 pairs in size 10 and 12. Not sure what happens in the shipping department
Mike,
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Very comfortable shoe. Light weight. These shoes made it a pleasure to get back into running.
Limited E,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Helps so much with my foot pain!
Bobby,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These are unbelievably comfortable! Had knee surgery a few years ago and had to stop running and only walk my miles. These have reset the clock for me. I go on long arduous walks with no repercussions with my Bond 8's
Jerry,
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Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
These are my first pair of HOKA's, so I have nothing to compare them to. I wish I had the opportunity to wear the Bondi 7 because it's my understanding that something changed in terms of fit with the Bondi 8. I usually wear a medium width, but opted to go with wide after reading how these fit narrow, and I'm glad I did.
Pros: The sneaker is surprisingly lightweight. You can feel the "sponginess" of the cushioning, but you do get very good insole stability and arch support at the same time. When I wear these, I no longer get knee discomfort I usually feel after walking for extending periods. I haven't ran in these yet, but I'd imagine my shin splints will love me when I do. The toe bed is nice and wide so my digits don't feel cramped.
Cons: I'm glad I read all of the reviews I did because these do run narrow. Even with the wide, I need to keep my laces loose. I read this is not the case with previous models. Also, my arch is somehow sitting on top of the tongue gusset on the left shoe and it just feels weird. Another customer experiencing the same claims to have eliminated the discomfort by cutting the gusset and wrote that the tongue remained in place afterwards, so I may just do the same.
Overall, I like the style and for the most part, the comfort of these. Unfortunately, there's some altering to make these perfect. I'm thinking I should have gone with an extra-wide. My suggestion...try them on before you buy them.
Marc, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Hoka
I'm a heavy set guy and my feet aren't sore after walking long distance in my new HOKAs
Ray,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have several HOKAs and this Bondi 8 is my favorite, next is Gaviota 5, as an all-around shoe for walking, running, or sports.
George,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Bondi8 is the most comfortable shoe I have ever used for walking. With other shoes, even those advertised for walking, I could feel the pain in my hips almost immediately. Not so with the Bondi 8. It feels like a rolling motion when I walk. I could wear this shoe all day. I will definitely buy another very soon.
Alan,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I walk and wear casually as well. I have told others and some of them have purchased them too!
Rob,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I use this shoe for walking/running. Great cushioning and like the color. The left shoe insert pad is not good after few miles. Thought I had something in shoe such as small pebble or socks not smoothed out. It's definitely the insert as I replaced with my older bondi insert and no problem. Guessing why these may have been on sale.
Bourbon T,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I took the little quiz to determine my size and I was prompted to purchase my usual size. They must run very small as my toes are pressed against the front of the shoe. Unfortunately I wore them thinking they would stretch a bit but now I just have a pair of shoes that don't fit.
Small S,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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these are good for walking and NOT for running. Ill stick to my Bondi 7s.
IYAOYAS,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Disappointed with Hoka's customer service. Bought a shoe I have purchased in the past and liked, but tried a regular width instead of wide. When it turned out to be too narrow, I tried to return it for an exchange, but this shoe was no longer on sale, and the wide shoe could not be exchanged without my paying the difference between the sale price and the regular price.
M,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I use the shoe every day walking including work and walking the dog.
Les,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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We stand on very old concrete floors all day long while glassblowing. The bondi 8 has great support and the plush cushioning has helped minimize my feet and leg pain so much.
Sue,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is the most comfortable shoe I have ever owned. Nothing comes close. The heal of this shoe wears out quickly and then rubs on the back of your foot causing great discomfort. When you are paying such a high price for the shoe I am not sure I can justify spending so much money so frequently.
1995,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Love them. I wear arch supports and neuropathy in my feet and they do a nice job for mw
Lurch,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is my 3rd and the shoes are very comfortable, and they have a great selection of colors
Don,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I got my first pair of Hoka Bondi a year and a half ago. I had horrible plantar fasciitis pain in my left foot, and I have a right ankle that I struggled with due to a fracture and dislocation years ago. My Hoka Bondi's solved both. I finally had to replace because I wear them EVERYWHERE. My only regret is that I bought the beautiful bright blue and I have gigantic feet, lol. So, they look better than the darker blue, more subtle color... but I don't really care. They feel so good that if people don't like how big my feet look, they don't have to look at them. :)
Dixie,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I wear this pair of Bondi 8 at work on a daily basis. These are black soles and black uppers, and match well in a business casual environment. Comfortable shoes are unheard of in "dress shoes" and these Hoka Bondi 8 shoes fit the bill for comfort, fit, and dress code!!
Charles,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have worked on concrete for 15 years.....I used to spend $50-$75 every 4 or 5 months.....My Hokas last about a year, which is fantastic!
Mia,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Presently only treadmill walking 4 miles in an hour. This is done 5 days a week.
The shoestrings are not easy to tie. Also, my feet move from side to side while walking and standing.
Sket,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Reviewed at Hoka
So far so good. First impressions are excellent , however , since I'm a fairly new customer with HOKA let's see how they hold up during the next several months. Over the years I've been true and loyal to BROOKS. So, time will tell .
Zak,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Hoka
After hearing many recommendations from family and friends, I purchased my first pair of Hokas. The Bondi 8s that I bought look great and are very comfortable. I look forward to enjoying them for quite a while.
Ron,
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