Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 8

I've been wearing these shoes essentially daily for a year now. While they are still in fair condition, they are irreversibly stained (even bleach only lightens the tint) from just everyday wear and tear. Granted, my field of work can be dirty, but I generally get two years out of my old preferred shoes (Nikes). I am disappointed that these, while being triple the price, seemingly have half the shelf life. Additionally, I chose these due to having experienced tendonitis in my ankle in the past. While these shoes have resolved that issue, they fit narrower than expected based on the measurements. I feel they may have made my bunion worse due to the poor fit. Overall, an okay shoe, all things considered, not really fairly priced though, and will, in all likelihood, be buying a new pair of Nikes to replace these.

This is my 3rd pair of Bondi 8’s. This pair is not the same as my others. They fit different and do not have the same cushion. These also have not held up or worn like the others. The tread has fallen off in multiple places and they have started to squeak. Didn’t last as long as my other pairs with same amount of use. Very disappointed!

The Hoka Bondi 8 felt really good and very comfortable for my daily walks. I had ordered one half size larger. Unfortunately after about 3 months the right shoe started to squeak very loudly, it was so annoying that I could not wear it indoors. I sent the shoes back to Hoka for a warranty claim and they simply mailed them back to me stating that I did not show proof of purchase (which I did). I had enclosed a copy of my receipt from Zappos. I am very disappointed in Hoka not standing behind their shoes. I called them after receiving the shoes mailed back to me and there solution is I should buy their shoes directly from them next time. What about this time? The rating would have been 5 star if they stood behind their product.

If you have medium feet, they will slide around in the toe box. The toe box seems wide. Cushioning is great but the wide toe box causes aches in my feet.

I strayed away from my typical Hoka Cliftons and wish I wouldn’t have. I can’t explain why but they just aren’t as comfortable for long distance walks.

Not sure why but I’ve tried breaking them in. These are so uncomfortable and physically hurt my feet

The white is off it looks purple or blue.

Nike's no longer work for me and everyone said try Hoka. I'm not sure exactly what is wrong, I think I was toeing in too much.

Just did not fit my foot like previous Hokas

The shoe seem to be a Wide shoe and not a 5B Regular feel.

These are my first Hoka sneakers. I bought them strictly for exercise. They arrived two days ago so I've worn them for exercise for two days. I have a big blister on my left big toe. I've never gotten a blister there. What's surprising is that the toe box is very wide so I'm confused about the blister. These do have great arch support and they feel very comfortable. I had no idea the left shoe was causing a blister. I was going to recommend these shoes but I can't now.

This shoe was so wide I didn't put it on.

I sized up 1/2 size from previous experience with Hoka's. Feel great, comfort is the best ever. Hoka will always be my go to shoe. I've worn cliftons in the past and this is my first experience with the bondi. It's more plush and I think it's my new favorite. I'm a bit disappointed with the color. Cosmic pearl looked darker in the picture. These are almost white with a pink tinge. Too much trouble to exchange so I'm good.

Much too wide

One foot fit fine but one foot the arch bed was so high and the shoe was narrow so the arch cut into the middle of my foot. I wear all kinds of sneakers and have never tried on HOKA before so maybe it's how they fit but it was super uncomfortable and I have to return.

The shoes are comfortable but the alternate colored shoelaces are five inches shorter than the white ones. What’s up with that? They needed some color.

i returned these sneakers. Little arch support. Clunky and not very soft and padded on sole of foot.

I was hoping for more of a solid arch support, did not find much arch support with this shoe. I'm just not understanding descriptions stating that a sneaker has "moderate" arch support. IMO there is no arch support that I could find. Nothing like the Bondi of old. I'm returning.

I was advised they were narrow so order half size larger. In fact have size larger was just too large I didn't feel they were really narrow. The large bulky soles were stiffer than I expected and the upper fabric was so thin it was just a grade above a sock. This is my first experience with this brand but it is not what I expected for the price level and I got a bargain on them.

These are the most uncomfortable "wide" shoes I have ever worn. Beware. They dig into my bunion and top of my foot. I am shocked at how uncomfortable they are. I can barely tie the laces because I have to make the laces so loose, there is hardly any lace left to tie. Why is the tongue attached to the bottom of the shoe? Am I supposed to cut it? It makes it impossible to adjust the tongue. For what I paid for these, I wish I had tried something else. Honestly very disappointed.

Why do manufacturers keep meddling with a proven product? The loop at the heel is a FAILURE! That was one reason I wanted your shoes again - love the heel pull. The fabric is flimsy/soft and the loop size is too small...I have to struggle to get my finger into the TOO SMALL LOOP! The laces are TOO SHORT!!! I think the opening in front is larger so the laces seem shorter. I'm really not happy - cripes when you have a good design send the designer off to do something else helpful instead of ruining a good product - I'm really not happy about the loops and laces.

The shoes felt uncomfortable, around the ball of the foot. as if they were worn by someone else and returned.

I have been a long time lover/user of Hokas. Specifically the Clifton and the Bondi. This Bondi is different than the 8. The cushion feels different and the sizing is a bit off. I am a size 10 all over the board but with this shoe I am a 9.5. I am not loving as much as pairs from the past.

Not as cushiony as hoka bondi 8.