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Bondi 6

Bondi 6
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (99/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.9 oz
Release
2018 Q2
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
36mm heel - 32mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (99/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than more than 99% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Exceptional (99/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than >99% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Exceptional (99/100)

Comfort rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than >99% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Exceptional (99/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than >99% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Exceptional (99/100)

Durability rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 99% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Excellent (93/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Average (66/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (66/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 27% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

65%

20/31

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than >99% of 2,617 running shoes.

Exceptional

Daily Trainers

Scores better than >99% of 1,872 daily trainers.

>99%

HOKA

Scores better than 99% of 137 HOKA shoes.

99%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Bondi 5.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

HOKA Bondi 6
HOKA Bondi 9
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Bondi 6
Bondi 9
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Lightest / Newest
Lowest price / Best durability / Best appearance
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.9 oz M
9.3 oz M Lightest
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Stack
36/32mm
44/39mm
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Drop
4mm
5mm
7mm
Release
2018 Q2
2024 Q4 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$150
$175
$200
Best price
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$169.99
$149.99 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%)
Cushioning
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%)
Durability
Exceptional (99%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (27%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (92%) Best value
Above average (68%)
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

36 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 35 written reviews

Everyone needs a Bondi in their life

Demethedream · Mar 26, 2020

4/5

Overall

As a workhorse shoes o a proper recovery day or long run shoe this thing is great. Sure it maye be a higher stack and not be the lightest or the prettiest( for ANY hoka, not just the bondi i find it much better looking), but for all the squish it can still handle paces well below 7:00 on a daily basis. Obviously going to get a lot of miles out of this shoe. I recommend everyone have this for a second shoe especially if you are a serious runner.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

I couldn't run without them!

Anonymous runner · Jan 23, 2020

4/5

Overall

I run 5k races. I'm 61 years old, comfort is a must & this shoe delivers. I've tried other Hoka styles but the Bondi 6 has everything I need for staying healthy & putting in the miles.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

My favorite pair of Hokas so far

Anonymous runner · Jan 20, 2020

5/5

Overall

I've been running in Hoka Stinsons for years but decided to switch to the Bondi, since the Stinson no longer comes in a road version. I love these - well cushioned but not too squishy, and they feel relatively light. I wear size 13 narrow, and the fit on these was great out of the box, I didn't have to do anything to make them narrower.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Able to increase mileage

Anonymous runner · Jan 14, 2020

5/5

Overall

Took cushioning to another level for me. I was able to increase mileage to levels I haven’t without having some nagging injury. In the middle of training I usually have to add more cross training as mileage increases. For first time in decade, I didn’t have to and the shoe was the only difference. I still have to change around 350 so not much more durable, but I love them.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Bondi 6 for Optimal Comfort

Anonymous runner · Jan 11, 2020

5/5

Overall

I've been running more than 55 years and, until recently, never paid premium prices for shoes. The moment my foot felt the extreme comfort of the Bondi 3 several years ago, I became a Hoka fan. I've had four pairs of Bondis and one pair of Cliftons. As a senior runner, I haven't run competitively for five years. As an almost daily runner, I have had no injuries in the 6+ years that I have been using Hokas. The total benefits from these shoes are not only shown when running, but throughout my day. These shoes give total foot comfort throughout even the longest days. I keep my newest pair for workouts and the next oldest pair are worn the remainder of my day. They are extremely stable over all terrain types and even though they are a little heavier, the comfort is easily worth the compromise. I'm a fan!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5