Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 8

Great foot support. Like the looks. Reasonably durable. A great shoe. A slight problem is that, having had 3 pair, I've found that you can't use then with Superfeet or similar insoles. Well, you can, but the shoes become amazingly squeaky/noisy, to the point of distraction. So get them, but enjoy them with the built in arch support...

I stand/walk 8 hours a day in a hospital on concrete floors. Used to wear Brooks Addictions (with green Superfeet inserts) and as long as I replaced them every 6 months my feet did not hurt but those have a 12 mm heel drop and having used zero drop shoes occasionally I was longing for the hamstring lengthening feel I get from those shoes. The Bondi 8 have a drop of 4 mm so even with my green Superfeet inserts they don't feel too tall in the heel. They run slightly narrow and after breaking my fifth toe I used the 4E version for 8 months but now I'm in a 2E and this is perfect.

Successfully continues the Bondi line of shoes. I'm on my 4th pair.

I use it for the office. Informal, yes, but I don't care. Provides great balance and comfort. I even get compliments how they look.

These are amazing shoes. This brand was among others recommended by my Podiatrist, and I am glad I chose this one.

after one day of wear around the house and gym (no running) the tongue of each shoe migrates to the inner side of each. The tongue is attached to the inner side of each shoe's upper. It isn't attached to the outer side of each shoe's upper. This causes the tongue to migrate towards the instep even with minimal wear. The result, visually displeasing, It looks silly, it looks cheaply made. I would expect more. I tried to exchange for another pair to see if this issue was isolated, but oddly, my hugely popular size (12EE) sold out the day i noticed the issue. Been waiting a month for restocking. I guess i just have to wear these tired dogs and let their tongues hang where they do..

The middle foot /arch area is too narrow and my feet get swollen. Even in the Wide version.

I bought the Bondi 8 after the 7 was discontinued. The arch support is different than the 7 and it was not enough for me. I tried the Clifton one week earlier and it did not have enough arch support. I have medical issues and did not have to see the chiropractor while wearing the Bondi 7 and now need to start seeing the chiropractor again.

The tennis shoes are not only stylish but also have good support and feel so good walking on them. I will buy then again.

I bought the Bondi 8 after the 7 was discontinued. The arch support is different than the 7 and it was not enough for me. I tried the Clifton one week earlier and it did not have enough arch support. I have medical issues and did not have to see the chiropractor while wearing the Bondi 7 and now need to start seeing the chiropractor again.

fit little smaller than previous Bondi series.

I've got a lot of shoes. These out the icing on the cake. I wear orthotics and most of the shoes I wear are uncomfortable with them. Got these, slipped in the orthotics and man what a difference. These shoes are light! I

I've got a lot of shoes. These out the icing on the cake. I wear orthotics and most of the shoes I wear are uncomfortable with them. Got these, slipped in the orthotics and man what a difference. These shoes are light! I

When I first started running five years ago, I switched to a Hoka Bondi 5 and my running performance immediately improved. Less fatigue in my legs and less overall soreness. I got very fit and moved to a race shoe. I put a lot of weight back on since then, and I've recently started running again. The bondi 8 is making running much more comfortable and helping me increase my mileage week to week.

my feet require a wider shoe such as the Bondi 8 X-Wide 11 4E which I have purchased before thinking I would try these

I'm a woman with wide feet and the woman's wide is too narrow; for some reason, they don't make XW in women's shoes. So I tried men's XW. I wear a woman's 9 1/2 - 10. So I bought a men's 8 1/2 XW. How is it possible that this shoe is still too tight and my foot feels like it's being held in a vice against the insole?? I think it would be a very comfortable shoe if it wasn't for that. I don't know whether to try a larger size or give up totally.

Loved the shoe but my feet still hurt when I wore them so I returned them. It seems the only shoe that helps my feet from hurting is the Gaviota shoe.

This was a purchase for my husband who is on his feet all day and was wearing work boots-He can't believe how much better his feet feel. Wishes he knew about these shoes years ago!

4 years ago I was diagnosed with a "HORRIBLE" heel spur. The xrays were frightening. I had to quit tennis and even the milder pickle ball which I was really enjoying. I could barely walk 10-20 steps or a few holes of golf (even riding in a cart) before excruciating pain set in. My doctor advised me that the surgery is extremely complicated with a lengthy crutch-filled recovery and no guarantee that a bone spur wouldn't redevelop. I decided to take matters into my own hand - or foot. After a bit of research Hokas came up as a possible solution (as well as On and Brooks). I began my journey with Hoka Bondi 7 and I was immediately hooked. Within the first week I could feel there was a difference and that my feet felt great at the end of the day, and I began to go on short walk with my wife.... I graduated to the Bondi 8 and Fast forward, yesterday I was able to walk 18 holes of golf on a very challenging, hilly course - AND felt great after. The 8 is very cushioned but has a nice wide base, so while its taller and super plush, you feel very stable (as opposed to the 7 which is very plush but doesn't feel as stable laterally). THE BONDI 8 IS THE GREATEST SHOE EVER MADE!!!! This is my 6th pair of Bondi 8 and I've literally not worn a different shoe than HOKAs in two years.

Not as cushy as other HOKA shoes I have previously worn.

The fit, color scheme, and overall comfort is perfect! I had the 7 and wanted to try the 8 and it's even better. You've got a convert here!

Daily walk of 2.5-3.0 miles. Part time job that requiresd me to be on my feet constantly

One of the best shoes I ever buy. I will buy more