HOKA Bondi
Every version of the Bondi we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Bondi scores above 98% of the lines we track.
HOKA Bondi vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Bondi in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Bondi, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Bondi 3 | 2025 | 11.1 oz (men's) | 35/30mm · 5mm drop | — | — | — | $150 MSRP |
| HOKA Bondi 9 In stock | 2024 | 9.3 oz (men's) | 44/39mm · 5mm drop | 97 | -2 | 1 | $175 MSRP |
| HOKA Bondi 8 | 2022 | 10.6 oz | 43/39mm · 4mm drop | 99 | +1 | 25 | $165 MSRP |
| HOKA Bondi 7 | 2020 | 10.8 oz | 40/36mm · 4mm drop | 99 | 0 | 15 | — |
| HOKA Bondi 6 | 2018 | 9.8 oz | 36/32mm · 4mm drop | 99 | +3 | 35 | $150 MSRP |
| HOKA Bondi 2 | 2018 | 11.7 oz (men's) | 35/30mm · 5mm drop | 96 | -2 | 1 | — |
| HOKA Bondi 4 | 2017 | 9.7 oz | 37/33mm · 4mm drop | 98 | +19 | 4 | $150 MSRP |
| HOKA Bondi 5 | 2017 | 10.1 oz | 4mm drop | 79 | — | 18 | $150 MSRP |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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MSRP $150
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HOKA
Bondi 997 Exceptional Exceptional · 3 reviews · Confidence 85/100
v9 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
Durability 95Overall97Comfort99Cushioning99Durability95Value78Appearance69Confidence85Pros
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
The Bondi line has rated well across seven versions.
Reviewers single out the comfort and cushioning.
Cons
Reviewers rate value lower than comfort and cushioning.
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Bondi 899 Exceptional Exceptional · 53 reviews · Confidence 100/100
v8 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.6 oz · 4mm drop
Deep cushioning on a 43mm heel stack, and reviewers describe a smooth ride.
Durability 99MSRP $165
Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Durability99Value78Appearance77Confidence100Buy it now
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Pros
Deep cushioning on a 43mm heel stack, and reviewers describe a smooth ride.
Seven reviewers with knee, hip, Achilles or foot problems say they were able to run comfortably in it.
One reviewer ran a 50k and a 50 miler in a pair, and another gets 500 miles before retiring them to walking.
Cons
Value is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5, and reviewers who like the shoe still call the $165 price high.
At 11.1 oz it sits in the heavy weight band, and three reviewers find it heavy or clunky, one of them also hot.
One reviewer with a narrow toe box began getting blisters as the mileage rose.
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Bondi 799 Exceptional Exceptional · 25 reviews · Confidence 97/100
v7 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.8 oz · 4mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning on long, slow miles and recovery runs.
Durability 98Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Durability98Value89Appearance83Confidence97Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning on long, slow miles and recovery runs.
Runners describe a stable wide base and a rocker that stays responsive.
Five reviewers with bunions, Achilles trouble or knee problems say it is the shoe they can run in.
Cons
Two reviewers say the cushioning fades at around 200 to 250 miles.
Reviewers want longer-lasting outsole grip and stronger sole bonding, one having the sole split away under a bunion on every pair.
Reviewers repeatedly call it expensive.
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Bondi 699 Exceptional Exceptional · 36 reviews · Confidence 99/100
v6 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 4mm drop · 36mm stack
Reviewers report less leg fatigue after long road runs.
Durability 98MSRP $150
Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Durability98Value91Appearance70Confidence99Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers report less leg fatigue after long road runs.
Reviewers with knee, bunion or foot problems say it is the shoe that lets them keep running.
Runners with wider feet praise the roomy wide version.
Cons
Reviewers find it too heavy and soft for speed work.
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.0 out of 5, with reviewers calling it bulky and boot-like.
Three reviewers report lower back or Achilles discomfort while running in it.
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Bondi 296 Excellent Excellent · 1 review · Confidence 79/100
v2 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.7 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 35mm stack
The one reviewer so far calls it wonderful for long road runs and like running on clouds.
Durability 92Overall96Comfort99Cushioning99Durability92Value80Appearance63Confidence79Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it wonderful for long road runs and like running on clouds.
That reviewer rates it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort, for cushioning and for value.
Cons
The one reviewer so far calls it ugly, rating appearance 2 out of 5.
That reviewer says it should not be used on uneven surfaces.
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Bondi 579 Decent Decent · 19 reviews · Confidence 90/100
v5 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 4mm drop
Reviewers say the cushioning eases impact on long, easy runs.
Durability 93MSRP $150
Overall79Cushioning99Comfort94Durability93Value74Appearance52Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers say the cushioning eases impact on long, easy runs.
Several runners managing hip replacements, osteoarthritis or plantar fasciitis say it is what lets them run.
Cons
Reviewers say it feels slow and unsuited to uptempo running.
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.7 out of 5, with many calling it bulky.
One reviewer gets only about 225 miles, with the heel wearing from 150.
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Bondi 498 Exceptional Exceptional · 4 reviews · Confidence 90/100
v4 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.7 oz · 4mm drop · 37mm stack
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one calls them the most comfortable running shoes they have owned.
Durability 95MSRP $150
Overall98Comfort99Cushioning99Durability95Value72Appearance61Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one calls them the most comfortable running shoes they have owned.
Cushioning also rates 5 out of 5 across all four reviews so far.
One reviewer moves here from the Saucony Guide wanting more cushioning and now rotates only HOKA.
Cons
Value is the lowest-rated dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and the two reviewers who mention price buy on sale or wish it costs less.
Appearance averages 3.5 out of 5 across the four reviews so far.
