Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 8

Greta running shoes

I have been wearing the Bondi since 2017. I buy a new pair every 6 months. I do not like the new design at all. It is not as comfortable and looks and feels much wider.

Lighter than previous Bondi 8, extremely comfortable, good stability and support

I've been struggling with plantar fasciitis (due to standing on concrete all day at work) and my doctor recommended Hoka shoes, specifically models for road running because of the extra cushion. These shoes have helped greatly! I can get through the work day more comfortably than in my previous footwear and my plantar fasciitis is healing.

I ordered the Bondi 8 in a size 7 medium. It is definitely not the same toe area as the Bondi 6 and 7 medium, I then ordered the Bondi 8 in wide. the toe area is good. The style should not have changed for the toe area.

I find them longer and wider than the Bondi 7 which I love.

These are my first Hoka's and I can see many purchases in the coming years. Having recently developed some foot pain, these shoes have returned the spring in my step. Great shoes.

I have neuropathy in my feet and I only wear HOKA shoes because they are comfortable and my feet don't hurt wearing them.

These are the most cushioned shoes ever. Great for old arthritic bodies. I can go five miles again.

This is my 3rd pair of HOKA. With my first pair, the backing of both ankles started to fray. I had it for about 1-1/2 years and most of my activity were long walks outdoors or on treadmill. Since I loved the cushioning, I gave it another try and bought a 2nd pair (Arahi 6); six months later, the backing of the ankles started to fray again. I called Marathon Sports where I bought them and asked for a refund or exchange. They only allow returns/exchanges from up to 30 days of purchase; they did recommend to send it to HOKA directly. Now,HOKA did the right thing when I sent the shoes and gave me credit. So, unfortunately, I have no other option but to buy another pair of HOKA; I got the Bondi 8 (an upgrade based on price). Now what will happen if the ankles start fraying again? We'll see. Let's hope it doesn't. As such, I am holding off on a higher rating or recommendations to friends.

Love running in these. They are awesome especially on my longer run days.

I have had pain from Plantar Fasciitis in my heel for several months now. I've done stretches and massaging but have not noticed much improvement. I bought a pair of these shoes and have been wearing them with compression socks and although I am not pain free I have noticed an improvement.

These shoes were just like the shell of a shoe. There was no padding in the shoes along with the bottom of them were extremely hard. Very cheaply made. It's like someone forgot to finish making them. Definitely not worth the price

These are fat shoes and are not comfortable at all

They hurt my feet. Are too heavy compared to other brands.

Shoes and bras, the two things that should be custom-made if you really want perfection. I was hoping to experience a "walking on air" quality with these, given the amount of hype and the depth of the sole. They're mostly comfortable, just not amazing, and I have to wear a cushioning sleeve on my smallest toe to prevent pain from compressed toes -- and I do not have wide feet. However, I must have a wide toe box to prevent metatarsalgia. These do not have an especially wide toe box--not as good as Altra. I bought a 1/2 size larger, possibly could have gone a full size larger but worried about slippage. But seeing as feet are as unique as snowflakes, my experience probably has no bearing on anyone else's. Keeping them because they work well enough and encase my foot well.

Like walking on clouds! Wish I purchased these while pregnant. Still great for post partum life, 6 months out, for walking in the park with baby. Love the colorways.

Not as cushioned as I hoped but super comfortable. Why don't your sneakers have that wonderful propelling sensation the did years ago?

Love the shoes! Great for walking. Very comfortable! Reasonable price.

These bondi 8's are my first pair of Hoka shoes. I purchased the eggnog color about three months ago. While I think the shoe is super cute and comfy, these shoes get super dirty fast and the color is chipping off of the rubber sole of the shoe. These would be perfect if they weren't falling apart so quickly.

I bought my first pair of Hoka's because I heard that they are great for walking. I walk alot due to my profession. I bought 6.5 wide yet it feels like it's a regular medium 6.5. The first day I had them on, it made my feet sore and the corner of my left foot by the pinky toe was hurting.

I am a nurse on my feet all day long. These Hokas have cured my plantar fasciitis. They were recommended by my podiatrist. I will continue to buy these again and again!

I like these and am going to probably keep them but I ordered them in wide width and the toe box/ball of the feet area is wide but they are digging into the inside of the arch of my feet, which I've never experienced before, even with narrow shoes. Feeling conflicted about this and wondering if this won't be a huge issue down the line after being on my feet for hours. I've only been wearing them for a few minutes so we'll see. I would honestly return them but I ordered them for work so now there's no time for that.

Just received the a couple of weeks ago and will be wearing them when the weather cools off a bit, so I can't comment on wearability but I have other Hoka's so I see no reason I wouldn't like these. The COLOR is great nice brite blue and aqua.

Love them.