Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 8
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Customer Fit Survey:
85%"Felt true to size"
83%"Felt true to width"
78%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I absolutely loved these until I took them on vacation and really started to wear them. They have a really great cushion and were very comfortable in the sense that you feel like you are walking on clouds but oh my god they are insanely narrow. I'm usually a size 6 and had to purchase a 5.5 because they are super long. I still had room in front of my toes. But the sides rubbed my feet together. I actually got blisters along my pinky toes from wearing them and my feet went completely numb on the plane ride to and from my vacation spot. No the sneakers were not too tight. I could slip my fingers in but just at the widest part of the foot near the toes are super tight. If they were wider they would be a perfect shoe. And no I shouldn't have gotten my usual size 6 because there would have been at least a full inch / inch and 1/2 of room between my toes and the front of the shoe. Super disappointed.
Kaitlyn,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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My feet swam in these. Sizing seems off.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The wrong color was sent -I was so sad because I really wanted the color that I had chosen.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Definitely not the Bondi 7. Straight out of the box Bondi 7 was extremely comfortable. The Bondi 8 has hurt my feet after the first day. I want the 7 back!!!
Rebecca,
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I went through trying about a dozen styles to get to this one. While they are comfortable and moderately supportive, I can’t get past the squeaky soles. For a shoe in this price range, I shouldn’t loudly announce myself everywhere. Definitely not worth the price for the cheap squeak. Very disappointed in HOKA.
Christina, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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My bondi 6’s were comfortable the first time i ran in them and ran 13 miles! These were odd fitting and flimsy the second i put them on. They hurt the back of my heel and i could feel the edge of the inside liner on my foot - why did they change the design!?
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I returned them because the arch support area was too tight
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered Medium width and they are still so wide!!!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I agree with other reviewers who were disappointed by the Hoka Bondi 8. I loved the Bondi 7--truly plush, comfortable out of the box, light, durable -I'm a teacher and I use public transport, I walk and stand A LOT. In spite of the price, I was happy to try them, but they are much narrower, even in wide, and feel significantly less plush than the others. There is also something "off" about the inside of one of the shoes that irritates my arch--feels like stiff cardboard rubbing against it--its not but that's how I can describe it. I can understand why if you have never had a plush sneaker these might feel good at first, but no, these are not it. Even my wornout Bondis from a year ago feel much better than these.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Way too tight across the toes and my big toe was pushing against the end, I am not even going to look at these anymore I was so hopeful that these would be perfect for my hallux rigidus. The search continues!!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Too little cushioning and support for me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I am a nurse on my feet for 12 hours.I ordered a 9 wide. The toe box is crazy wide, but the heel and mid foot is not wide enough. I am very disappointed. My last pair was exactly the same size and fit perfectly.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The Hoki Bondi 8 is a comfortable shoe. I have flat feet, and this Hoka is just not the shoe for me. In fact, my arches ached. I've read there are some other Hoka's for flat feet that may be a better fit. I wish the the shoe insert was of better quality. They are cheaply made.
I'd also recommend:
I recommend ASICS and Brooks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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SIGNIFICANTLY more narrow toe box than the Bondi 7. I wear the medium width in Bondi 7 which is a perfect fit. I tried both the medium and wide Bondi 8 and even the wide was more narrow than the Bondi 7 in medium width. Very uncomfortable. Was so excited to have found "my fit" with the Bondi 7 but sadly the search is back on.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I am super disappointed in the new Bondi 8. I have had the Bondi 7, and past styles. This new Bondi 8 feels rock hard through the sole and did not provide the comfort that I have loved in the past.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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This low rating is more for the Zappos experience and less about the shoes. Similar to previous purchases, I always seem to receive a pair of already used shoes from Zappos. I was super excited to receive these Hokas only to find that the soles and insoles were dirty from previous use. I think I’ve learned my lesson now, but seriously, why would anyone pay full price for a used pair of shoes? I only experience this when I purchase from Zappos.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These were huge
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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Awful! I bought a pair of bondi’s last year and they were great. However this new version was like a totally different shoe. They were so stiff, as if they were made with the cheapest rubber/materials. Hoka ruined this shoe! Hopefully they’ll bring back the previous version and quality.
Sue, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I loved Hoka Bondi because of my plantar fasciitis it helped make my feet feel great. I had 3 pairs of the bondi 7 and was excited to try the bondi 8. I am so disappointed they are nothing like the bondi 7s. They are more attractive but it doesn't matter comfort is why I buy them. They are more narrow and the footbed is not as cushioned as the other version. Very disappointed will not be buying hokas again unless the 7s come back.
Mae,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I wanted to like these but they don't fit well like the Bondi 7 shoes and my feet hurt when I wear them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This is my 3 rd pair of Bondi 8. I loved the first 2 but these ones are awful. I have the worst blisters I have ever had. Did you make changes to the Bondi 8? Now I am stuck with expensive shoes that are torture.
LA,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Loved the Bondi 7 but NOT these. Achilles pain with first use. Makes my calves very sore. Trying to return but having a hard time with customer service
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I’ve worn Bondi 7 for years, but this new version is not comfortable, mainly the arch support is non existent. Also no matter how tightly I laced them it felt like the heal was not snug. Very disappointed, I’m now on a search for a new shoe, but back to wearing my old Bondi 7’s until I figure out a new option. ??
DeLisa, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Bad changes! Clown-like width, heel cup too shallow for inserts/orthotics, felt 1/2 size smaller. I absolutely love Bondi's and have purchased for years but this one's a dud.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have bought Hoka sneakers but this pair of sneakers are not the quality that I'm used to. There is something not right with the left sneaker. They hurt my feet and I am not happy with them at all.
Berta,
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