Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 8
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9,611 total reviewsReview Breakdown:
38%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
46%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
7%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
5%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
85%"Felt true to size"
83%"Felt true to width"
77%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I read so many reviews about these particular style of Hoka and decided to purchase a pair. I was so excited and couldn't wait to receive them. I am over 60 and searched and read the reviews for the best shoe for people over 60 and good for walking. When I wear them to walk my feet hurt so badly and my toes go numb. I will be returning for a full refund. Not worth the money or all the hype.
Barb,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Haven't worn my Hoka shoes yet, They are so wide and look so clunky,but I threw the box away so Can't return!
Sherri,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Would like to know how to return them. They have only been worn inside house one time.
Surg,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I tried several pair and they all feel like I'm standing on rock solid boards!!! For the money I expect my feet to feel great! I will not buy them again.
KJ,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These shoes are very attractive but the middle of the shoe that goes under the arch was way too skinny. The part of the shoe where the sole meets the walls of the shoe was a half inch into the arch on the inside of my feet. It was very uncomfortable and unfortunately had to return. If your foot has this issue... I bought new balance foam sneakers and love them they fit like a glove.
HCH,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
For the price I paid, I expected these shoes to feel like a dream....my heels fell into deep cups which made my calves and knees hurt. Very uncomfortable to wear when your calves are the ones doing all the work. Unfortunately, I waited too long to return. Will try to sell online.
Waycanbe,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
My doctor recommended these shoes to me so I came to look and buy the best. The shoe has too small of a toe box even though I bought wide in my size. The lace construction is very hard and cuts into the top of my foot. The arch is hard as a rock and presses on my arch and inner heel causing burning and painful rubbing on my them. I thought the sole cushion would be deeper but it was surprisingly hard, which surprised me since they were advertised as plush. I know it sounds like all I am doing is complaining but I am telling the truth. I am so disappointed. I hate sending things back, which is why I try to buy the best when I begin so I do not have to return an item. Sadly, I am definitely sending these back. I have no clue if any of the shoes would be good for me.
Lisa,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Shoe has changed! I purchased a pair of these last year and fell in love! I have planter fasciitis and the arch support, plush insole and bouncy step felt so good! My foot pain went away without the need of an additional orthotic. But this new pair feels so different! There is some arch support, but the insole is hard and there is no more springy step. I thought maybe it was just me, or a bad pair, but my coworker just bought a new pair and she says the same thing and returned hers. I'm so sad, please bring back the soft and bouncy step!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This was my second pair of Hokas, ran in them the first time and got a horrible blister on my arch. Went to a local run store and got custom insoles which helped for a day, but after running in them once more my knees and hip developed a pain because of how uncomfortable these were on my arch. This shoe definitely needs to work on this issue, it is also a heavy shoe and not as soft as other Hokas.
GG,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
They make my feet hurt so bad. Not a fan
UPTOWN3168,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I love my Cliftons, so I thought I would go up a notch to the Bondi. Wrong. Even though the shoe looks gigantic (think clown shoe), they feel narrow in the toes and tight. The heel is so huge it looks ridiculous. I will be returning these and sticking with the Clifton.
Christina, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The shoes were everything I hoped for but you are advertising them as black and they are navy blue.
RAG,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I think I would love these shoes if it were not for my Tailor's Bunions. I got these in wide hoping they would work for my sore feet. I wore them for one full day and they were hurting. I waited a day then wore them again for a full day. No-go! So much pain! So sad that they aren't going to work for me.
Mandy,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
They kill my feet and have my feet problem at its worse
Lisa,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Whatever is going on with the design of the arch of the shoe is weird. Recipe for blisters on inner arch the way it rubs (as if it's cut too narrow). Returning immediately
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have loved all my previous Hoka shoes including Bondis, but this pair appears to be made differently. The toe box is not as wide, and I ended up with blisters. I looked at several pairs of my older Hokas and it looked to me like they go up on the sides of the toe box then over the top. This pair seems to just stretch straight over causing rubbing on the sides of my toes. I hope HOKA looks into this as they have been my go to shoe for many years. It is important to provide wide toe boxes for foot health.
Needs F,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I don't get why everyone loves these shoes. They're so small. Need a wide toe box
KT,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Hello,
I purchased Bondi 8 on March 14 and im disappointed that the bottom seal is coming off. I'm a nurse so I'm always on my feet
Nia,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Shoe has a very thick and broad sole width which would cause me to trip myself and cause me to fall and would make me more unstable than I already am. Stability is the reason I bought this shoe.
LW,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Not a fan
Mumsie,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Background: I bought these shoes because I recently moved to a location in which almost all of my walking (4-6 miles/day) is on concrete, and my knees had become swollen and painful. These shoes were well-reviewed for walking on hard surfaces, so I decided to give them a try. I have had them for six weeks and have probably put ~175 miles on them.
The good: Incredibly comfortable shoes; after only 12-14 days of wearing these my knees were less swollen and I was in much less pain. They may not be quite like walking on clouds - but close!
The bad: After only six weeks, the sole is disintegrating. I put them in the dryer, on low/delicate for about 30' after a particularly wet walk. When I took them out, a swathe of outsole had "eroded." Minute particles of outsole were scattered throughout the dryer and lint screen. More outsole disintegrated as I walked today.
Overall assessment: If you are willing to pay $160 for incredibly comfortable shoes that may last only a couple of months - then by all means, get these. If you are want shoes that are durable, look elsewhere.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko
Jennifer, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Your are advertising more cushion, I was excited as I had purchased a pair about three years ago and they worked well. I noticed that when people started wearing the shoes as fashion, the quality of cushion diminished. I bought two pairs last year and returned both because the cushion quality is not as it was in the first pair I ordered.
Disappointed W,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These made a huge blister in the arch of one of my feet. I had the correct size. I tried 3 pairs of Hokas and all of them rubbed in one place or another. I wanted to love them, but they caused me pain.
Julie,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Wish I could've kept these as I love my Hokas, but the white pair is not actually white, it is light PURPLE. Do not buy if you're looking for white sneakers. Had to return as these were not advertised as the photo/description.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
They felt fine at first but as the day wore on, not so much. I had issues with leg pain the next day which took a couple of days to resolve. Perhaps it was just a coincidence. I over pronate and do well with different brand of shoe which has models/styles to address under/over/neutral pronation. Never hurts to try something different but these shoes were not it for me.
Babsnrlabs,
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