Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 8

Lately, I've noticed that the tongue on the shoes is always crooked now. This is my second consecutive pair that has been like this. It makes the fit a little wonky. Other than that, a solid shoe as always.

I use for work

I buy the Hoka Bondi shoe because it seems the most cushioned and stable walking shoe on the market. I am able to order the wide size as well as add my prescription orthotics to the shoe. I gave it 4/5 stars because the Bondi 8 seems more "clunky" in design then the Bondi 7. I would like to see a little bit more of a stream lined design.

I talked to a representive and gave him the size I wear in Brooks he assured me that these would fit. They fit but are not wide enough to narrow if you ask me.

These were recommended by my podiatrist, then again by personal use from other medical doctors and more importantly nurses. I broke them in slowly, after a few days changed the laces to elastic lock laces, and adjusted to the very different feel of walking in these. They were never painful, but a little awkward until I adjusted to the shape and feel. I have a wide foot and the outside base of these is much wider than I was used to and took some adjusting. It took no time to adjust to and appreciate that these shoes give me at least an extra inch of height (thank you so much - reaching into cabinets is easier). I'm three weeks into using these and definitely feel they are an asset. I removed a star for basically two reasons: 1) color choices were awful for me, had to settle for black/black, navy/navy would be first choice, all red/red would be second. 2) I spent a month trying to find my size to try on in a local store and although many carry this style they didn't have my size to try on and when I ordered them from the company on line I got a message three days later saying they were out of stock, expect in about a month, I finally received them after two months.

I've been wearing these every day. Weird the inside is already starting to look worn the outside so far is holding up but concerned about the durability in the long run. They are very supportive, which is what I'm looking for, but I will reevaluate over the next month to see if they hold up daily use. For the price, I expect them to last a long time and hope they do.

I use the Bondi 8 to walk and as my shoes for work. I have plantar fasciitis. So far the Bondi have been comfortable to wear. I also insert a cushion into the heel. I purchased the wide version of this shoe so that I could have more room in the toe box. That is one thing I would change about Hoka shoes in general: make the toe box wider so that our feet can properly splay.

Grateful for a wide option, though it seems the width difference between regular and wide could be more generous (for the wide). I had to size up to get the width I need. The tongue does not seem to give extra material to account for the additional width, so the tongue doesn't sit center and the whole thing compresses the top down... this pair I cut the tongue... it does make the fit more generous, but also not as secure a fit. Love the wide base on the sole, the toe box to arch could be a little wider in my opinion. There is a little bit of a squishy sound at times when walking that I don't experience with other shoes. Would love a little more width and to see a hiking boot option in wide.

I fell in love with Bondi 4 or 5, size 11 medium, it's been awhile, and wore them out. I tried subsequent iterations but none felt as good. So I tried the Bondi 8 11 medium, 11 wide, and 12 wide. The 11 medium was short: toes on left foot which is bigger than right foot rubbed against toe of shoe. Same with 11 wide. The 12 wide fit with some room to spare especially on my smaller foot. What would make this shoe outstanding would be more cushion under the toes. I have arthritic feet and can use all the cushion I can get. I normally wear an 11 medium in sandals and 12 usually in closed toe shoes. By the end of the day my feet tend to swell so I appreciate the wide offerings.

It's a great shoe but I was sent the wrong color.

They are very comfortable for walking although they are not the most attractive shoe. The toe box is very large and the shoe looks a little comical for my 5'2" frame slim ankles. They are good for stability and has a lot of padding.

So far so good. These shoes are amazing, I didnt experience any hip pain while walking.