Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 9

This did NOT feel wide AT ALL. I kept these shoes because initially, they felt better than my old shoes. I have been wearing them for a week now and my feet are killing me. My pinkie toes are feeling squished all the time, even when I wear thin socks. I probably can't return them because I've worn them too much already. It's totally bizarre how the Bondi SR 7W feels so good and this Bondi 9 7.5W just does NOT! I'm saving up for a new pair of shoes and these will make someone else very happy, I hope!

Feels tight and doesn't help my heel pain. So disappointed. Even though I exchanged for half size larger, still feels somewhat tight. my heel slides side to side even with the wide instead of the 2E.

IMO these run small.

seemed just as narrow in the toe box as the regular width. had to return both, regular and wide width. I used to love bondi 7, then the bondi 9's have been redesigned and have narrowed the toe box and can not wear. Real disappointed because I loved the cushy feeling the bondi 7 had, and nice wide toe box, but not anymore.I wish they would bring back the bondi 7's.

No more Hokas for me. Changed the toe box so now they don’t fit. Toe box is narrower and lower. Had to return and move onto another brand

I was so disappointed with this shoe! Why did they change it? I love the Bondi 8, however the Bondi 9 is completely different. My toes and feet are sore after wearing them. I think it's because they cause me to walk differently, a very extreme rolling motion that places a lot of pressure on my toes and forefoot. An example of how changing something doesn't always make it better. I'm now stuck with a very expensive pair of shoes that I can't wear.

Insanely narrow. I wear normal width. I bought wide based on reviews. Must return .Feet hurt after briefly wearing.

Avoid these if you have plantar fasciitis! The support is ok, but after minimal walking in them my foot was in worse shape than before. They felt too narrow in across the front of the foot despite buying them in a wide.

Hola changed its manufacturing. I have these in the same make and model and these are a huge downgrade. They rubbed my toes until they had calluses. They aren’t as deep as other Bondis and they are just generally stiffer shallower and horrid. Shame on Hoka for cheapening their process.

I purchased this shoe for my 21 year old Granddaughter who has worn the same style and size for several years. Much to her (and my) disappointment the shoe does not fit as two purchases in the past several years. The footbed is much more narrow than previous HOKA's of this same style and size. Upon discussing this with several other people who wear this shoe, they too have experienced the same scenerio with HOKA's this year. Also heard the same thing from a sales clerk in a Sports Store where my Granddaughter went to try on HOKA's to see if it was just the shoe itself-change in the cut. She is very disappointed and trying still to find a HOKA that fits like the comfort of the older BONDI 9. She is not a runner but walks back and forth across campus several times a day. She has to have a comfortable shoe! She wore the shoe on and off inside her apartment for several days trying to figure out what the problem was but it just will not work. I am returning it and hope that you will be able to shed some light on the problem.

I have been buying HOKA’s since 2016. This is the last pair I will ever buy. I walked my morning 3 mile walk in my new HOKA’s. My feet are killing me. No cushioning under toes even though the soles are like 3 inches thick (think orthopedic). I am scared to run my 5 mile run in them. I should have adhered to the reviews. I had to buy a size 12 HOKA. I still wear a size 11 in shoes, I used to buy size 11’s in HOKA’s but not anymore. My old, size 11, HOKA’s still fit, so what is up with the sizing? The comfort is gone. These certainly didn’t feel like I was walking on marshmallows by any means. Back to ASIC’s. BYE BYE HOKA’s! NOT WORTH $175.00!

The shoes arrived used and filthy.

I've worn Hoka Bondi shoes for several years. This pair has a narrower toe box and is incredibly uncomfortable. Unfortunately I waited too long to try them and can't return them.

Too stiff and hurt my hip and knee

I dislike this shoe. The fit is great, but the cushioning is dangerously unstable when running.

This Bondi 9 hurt my heal and side of my foot! It’s tighter and doesn’t feel like the Bondi 8 at all. I’ve been a Hoka wearer for many years! This is disappointing

After trying to break in for a week, I had to stop wearing them because they hurt my feet so bad. Need more room for toes. Surprising since I love my other pair of Hokas.

A terrible re-do of the Bondi 8. Fits totally differently. Smaller toe box. Awful.

Disappointed – Not Orthotic-Friendly I’ve worn Bondis for years, but the Bondi 9 is the first to cause foot pain. The sole was redesigned and is now carved out under the arch, so if you use orthotics, your insert won’t be fully supported. This change made them uncomfortable for me — disappointing update.

Wide and tall toe box super comfy. I like the bondi way better than the challenger.

These are great shoes. Love all the cushion and support.

Love Hokas- I will buy them forever. I have high arches and other foot problems that make it difficult for me to find shoes. I wear these as a nurse for long shifts and I also have a non-work pair that I wear outside. I have a med-wide foot and wear a wide in this style.

Fit is great. I can go betwen a 7 or 7.5 and the 7.5 was perfect. Very comfortable bottom. Colors are a lot, but they are fun!

Super comfy!

So comphy right out of the box