Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 8

Uncomfortable. Don’t fit like my other HOKA’s.

It still fits abit smaller on the toe box, but when I got the similar size with larger toe box, it still feels too large. so nothing really works for me since i'm trying to get a shoe that fits well with sole, arch, cushion, and less sensitivity, stability, and adaptability. So hard to find a shoe fits. Many shoes are not made wide and if they were they were unavailable either in size or in color. I'm very specific to what I want.

I’m a HOKA fan and the Bondi is a great fit, but beware of the color! They are more pink than they are tan (as pictured.) I’ve worn them so I’ll keep them, but think pink or at best, coral.

FIT FINE, JUST NOT COMFORTABLE, FELT LIKE CLOWN SHOES

I was a big fan about a year ago now I'm having all kinds of foot problems and I own three pairs of these. I'm shopping around for another brand now. I'm not impressed anymore.

I bought these in a wide size and they looked like clown shoes. I wanted a good shoe to be on my feet for 6+ hours and this wasn't it. My heels and arch ached after every shift. Not worth the cost for me.

Ok - so disappointed in HOKA - the glue at the front of this shoe began falling apart from the shoe after less than a month of wear. It's a shame because I loved the fit of these shoes, but cannot justify the price for a shoe that falls apart that quick. Shame!

CLUNKY. :( I am a marathoner and ultramarathoner and I took a quiz to determine the best shoe for my needs. Bondi 8 came at the top of the list. I have owned and loved several pairs/styles of Hokas so I went for these. Unfortunately, I found them to be incredibly clunky to wear. It felt like I was slamming on the breaks with every step, and there was none of the spring that I get from other Hokas. I own a pair of Hoka Stinsons which are super heavy duty trail running shoes, and I find the Stinsons to be WAY springier and faster then the Bondi 8s, even though the Bondis are meant for road racing. I got these to wear for this year's Boston Marathon but I was DREADING using them. I ended up going to a shoe store the day before the race and the guy in the running section was shocked that I was planning to wear Bondis. He said they are great shoes for those who want to do a bit of walking with a ton of support, whether they're living in a larger body or are not quite as sturdy as they used to be, but that he would never recommend them for distance runners of any age or size.

My podiatrist recommended these shoes, and I've seen other people wearing them, so I knew what they looked like, but seeing them on my big, wide feet, all I could do was laugh. My feet looked like cartoon feet. Literally like cartoon feet. If your feet are already long and wide, skip these sneakers.