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Bondi 6

Bondi 6
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (98%)

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (98%)

Rated better overall than 98% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 98% of other shoes we judged.

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

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Exceptional (98%)

Comfort

Exceptional (>99%)

Cushioning

Exceptional (>99%)

Durability

Exceptional (97%)

Value

Very good (85%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (5%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 98% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (98%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 99% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Exceptional (99%)

Bondi Family

Better than 86% of 10 bondi family ranked.

Very good (86%)

HOKA

Better than 96% of 133 HOKA shoes ranked.

Excellent (96%)

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
Saucony Kinvara 16
Bondi 6
Bondi 9
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Best comfort / Best cushioning
Lightest
Newest / Lowest price / Best overall
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
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Release
2018 Q2
2024 Q4
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$150
$175
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Best price
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$174.95
$129.95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (99%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (100%)
Cushioning
Exceptional (100%) Best cushioning
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (99%)
Durability
Excellent (97%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (5%)
Good (77%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (85%)
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

35 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 35 reviews

Everyone needs a Bondi in their life

Demethedream · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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