Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 11.1 oz · 4mm drop · 43/39mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The HOKA Bondi 9 replaced it
How it ranks
The HOKA Bondi 8 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Comfort and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 53 runner reviews and 6 other rated shoes in the Bondi product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
100/100
“The 8's present a neutral, ultra-cushioned ride.”
“My old knees, battered after decades of running have been given new life with Hoka Bondi.”
“I'll get 500 miles out of a pair before they're retired to walking duty.”
“I have run 2 trail ultras in them (a 50k and 50 miler) and they held up great.”
“Lots of grip in the wet on pavement, even could wear them on hardpacked trail, plenty of grip to deal with rocks and roots.”
“I was struggling with Plantar Fasciitis and nothing helped until these were recommended.”
“Great arch support, no slipping at the heel.”
“Very cushioned. Feel well supported. No injuries with these.”
“I credit them with saving my knees.”
“For how chunky they are they are surprisingly light which is nice.”
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Bondi, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2024 · 3 reviews
97 Exceptional
85 Confidence
Bondi 8 This shoe
2022 · 53 reviews
99 Exceptional
100 Confidence
2020 · 25 reviews
99 Exceptional
97 Confidence
2018 · 36 reviews
99 Exceptional
99 Confidence
2017 · 19 reviews
79 Decent
90 Confidence
2017 · 4 reviews
98 Exceptional
90 Confidence
2018 · 1 review
96 Excellent
79 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
3/5
Overall
I am an old Clifton wearer and thought i'd try the Bondi after a bout with runners knee. They feel heavy, clunky and HOT. I swear i run significantly slower in these than any other shoe, feels like my foot is working against the shoe
Anonymous runner · Jul 31, 2023
25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 8
5/5
Overall
The Bondi 8’s are great trainers. I use them every day except for tempo runs and they are great. They cushion is great for my weak knees and ankles which is what I need. For how chunky they are they are surprisingly light which is nice. No ground feel but very supportive.
Ty Clanton · Jul 8, 2023
50 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
5/5
Overall
I was looking for a shoe with lots of cushioning and stability, and the Bondi 8 meets my needs. There's plenty of room in the forefoot.
Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2023
20 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Beast 20
5/5
Overall
Very cushioned. Feel well supported. No injuries with these.
Anonymous runner · Jun 28, 2023
25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS Novablast 2
5/5
Overall
Great comfort and fit for my all around training!
ps105v4 · Jun 20, 2023
20 mpw training for middle distance
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