Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 8

I purchased these to replace my two year old Bondi 7's. My older shoes are still in good shape but look a little worn and wanted a new lighter color. The Hoka Bondi has been one of the few shoes that I can wear without an orthotic. Sadly, the Bondi 8, although super built up, is lacking in foot padding. Not near as comfortable as the 7. Hopefully I can find some 7's in my size and stock up. Very disappointed that Hoka felt the need to change the style and cheapen them up.

The Hoka Bondi 7 and this Bondi 8 are a neutral, cushioned shoe that gives stability to my ankle. I had to return my first Bondi 8 because it was too garish and I was concerned by the much larger footprint with the flared sides. After trying other brands that did not offer a large enough toe box, I tried the Bondi 8 again. I chose a more subdued color, which I like, and was pleasantly surprised that Hoka has removed the firmer edge striping that now allows my little toes to have even more room. The Bondi 8 is not as cushioned as the Bondi 7, so that is a negative as far as I am concerned. I also don't understand the flared portion that makes the shoe look as if the toe box is larger when it is not. I would love it if the Bondi 7 is brought back.

While the extra cushion is great, the bottom of the shoe is super big - to the point I'd be afraid I trip over my feet. It's a good looking shoe and I'm sure great for others, just didn't fit me right.

I think they are a little bigger then my last pair, but are still OK. I do wish there was another style that had this much padding on the ball of the foot.

I loved the look, but there wasn’t enough arch support for me. Also, one foot is narrower than the other. I bought B width and it was too tight on the wide foot.

The Bondi 8 fit true to size and was a nice shoe. I also purchased the Clifton 9 for comparison and I'm returning the Bondi 8 and keeping the Clifton 9. They both fit great but the Clifton 9 was a better fit for me.

I purchased the Hoka Boni 8 because of a review stating that it was a great shoe for walking on concrete. Although the shoe fit right, I immediately felt that there wasn't enough arch support.

it was a little too wide. the arch of my foot feel too flat since the shoe was 7D wider than a regular 7B size. i feel as if i had to use all the room on the wider section. the back of the shoe rub my heel since it was just a tab wide. I have purchased a 7B and still looking for an alternative shoe to wear so I have an extra pair.

I like the shoe but for my plantar fasciitis, I needed more arch support. I will go to a shoe store that carries these so I can try them on. Other than that I really liked how they felt. On my normal foot, I don't think I would have needed a break in period..