Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 8

I just returned from working an air show where I walked over 6 miles each day for 4 days. My new Hokas performed great! I now have 6 pairs and they are air show veterans.

Very comfortable shoes. I walk every morning and love the support and cushioning. My daughter and son-in-law recommended the shoes and said they would never wear another brand. This.

I run indoors and out to keep in shape. I own Clifton and Bodi 8 shoes. The Bondi 8 is my preferred shoe for running. My only complaint is that I wish the Bondi had the same extended heel tab that the Clifton has.

The Bondi 8 is now narrower than any other version of the Bondi. It no longer is comfortable to wear. Truly disappointed in this version.

I live the fit, the comfort and the color of these shoes! They needed no "break in" time that so many brands need. This is the most comfy pair of Hokas I've had so far, out of 4 pairs, but they have all been wonderful!

I have logged 2,937 miles running in several pairs Bondi 5,6 & 7. When 8 came out I was shocked how much it had changed and twice tried it on in stores but opted to try other brands instead. As I entered week 10 training for the NYC marathon I finally bought a pair of 8's thinking they would be great for the long 18-20 mile slow training runs. They're not. The other brands shoes feel as cushioned are both lighter and feel alot quicker even for a 62 year old. Maybe Hoka is more interested in being a trendy brand instead of a serious running shoe. I dunno, but the Bondi ship has sailed.

Bought these since the Bondi 7s are no more. I need x-wide shoes and these are the only ones in stock. Wore them for two days and are the most uncomfortable Hokas I've owned. measured the with alongside my Bondi 7s and the 8s are at least a 1/4' smaller! Disappointed that a x-wide feels like a regular shoe.

On my feet all day on hard floor. These shoes have been the best.

A lot of walking

I am 25 miles into my 30 day test period and still dealing with a hot spot under my right foot. I had the same issue with the Clifton's - one pair never broke in. I am hoping I can get past this because I like the shoes and my Mach's and Goats have been otherwise very serviceable. HOKA just doesn't have that lace up and go kind of break in period like the ONs or Brooks.

I am a diesel truck that dreams of being a sports car. Every time I buy sports car running shoes, I end up with pain in either my knees or Achilles. These shoes allow my 200 lb body to run every day. They do look big coming out of the box. Like Herman Munster died and willed you his shoes. But that is well worth the pain free running experience. I love these shoes.

I bought the Bondi in 2021. After a few months of occasional walking outside, I decided to make it my work shoe at the hospital. Its use bece then daily walking and going up and down stairs inside a building. It is defined comfortable and I was happy to have it. There are two issues though. Although I bought a wide model, the toe box is somewhat narrow. The wide part is more at the midfoot. A rounder point would provide more room for the toes. The other problem happened this month. There is a piece of hard plastic at the back at the ankle level. It tore through the fabric and now pushes against my skin and caused a little ulcer there. I had to tape a piece of foam against it to protect my foot. I had other running shoes that I used only at work that lasted much longer. I don't know of this is an isolated problem or a default in the manufacturing of the Bondi 7. If I could l, I would add a picture to this comment.

Great for work and for everyday hard use

I walk and exercise at home and these were perfect, but the color I chose at first looked really nice..but too dark. I bought the deep turquoise and orange. They weren't my style. So looking diligently for another pair. HOKA love

You really need to offer wide width in all your shoes. I bought them in men's shoes since they're usually wider but these weren't. So, I ended up giving them to my daughter.

These are my second pair and they are even more comfortable than the first !!

They are great for walking. Cushioned well, but my feet hurt afterwards. I've had these for two weeks and still can't break them in. I have to change back to my old pair every couple of days. Would not buy them again.

Running and training

I walk 14 miles a night absolute the best shoe I have ever bought

great service too

I never thought expensive shoes would be worth the price. My Bondi 8s have proven me wrong, it is like walking on clouds. The first few days I could the alignment of my body was shifting, now my hips, knees and back hurt less.

This is my fourth pair of Bondi shoes. They are the most comfortable shoe I have ever owned.

Just the right support, very comfortable, nice looking, best shoes I have ever bought

Purchased the black on black and thought that what I had until I move the shoes to sunlight at that point they looked like they were blue. I went to the site looking for the black on blue but didn't see anything that matches so I'm guessing this is black.