HOKA Bondi
Every version of the Bondi we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Bondi rates above 99% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Bondi 3 | 2025 | 11.1 oz (men's) | 35/30mm stack · 5mm drop | — | — | — | $150 MSRP |
| HOKA Bondi 9 In stock | 2024 | 9.9 oz | 43/38mm stack · 5mm drop | 94 | -5 | 1 | $155 |
| HOKA Bondi 8 In stock | 2022 | 9.9 oz | 40/35mm stack · 4mm drop | 99 | +2 | 25 | $95 |
| HOKA Bondi 7 | 2020 | 9.8 oz | 40/36mm stack · 4mm drop | 97 | 0 | 15 | — |
| HOKA Bondi 6 | 2018 | 9.8 oz | 36/32mm stack · 4mm drop | 98 | +9 | 35 | $150 MSRP |
| HOKA Bondi 2 | 2018 | 11.7 oz (men's) | 35/30mm stack · 5mm drop | 88 | -3 | 1 | — |
| HOKA Bondi 4 | 2017 | 9.7 oz | 37/33mm stack · 4mm drop | 92 | +17 | 4 | $150 MSRP |
| HOKA Bondi 5 | 2017 | 10.1 oz | 4mm drop | 74 | — | 18 | $150 MSRP |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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MSRP $150
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HOKA
Bondi 994 94 Excellent Excellent Excellent 4 reviews Confidence 71
v9 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 43mm stack · 5mm drop
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Durability 90Overall94Cushioning99Comfort98Durability90Value77Appearance69Confidence71Buy it now
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Pros
Our ratings put its cushioning among the best of any daily trainer.
Our ratings put its comfort among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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HOKA
Bondi 899 99 Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional 53 reviews Confidence 96
v8 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 4mm drop
Deep cushioning on a 43mm heel stack, and reviewers describe a smooth ride.
Durability 97Overall99Comfort99Cushioning99Durability97Value77Appearance75Confidence96Buy 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 797 97 Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional 25 reviews Confidence 92
v7 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 40mm stack · 4mm drop
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning on long, slow miles and recovery runs.
Durability 97Overall97Comfort99Cushioning99Durability97Value85Appearance80Confidence92Buy 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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HOKA
Bondi 698 98 Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional 36 reviews Confidence 97
v6 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 36mm stack · 4mm drop
Reviewers report less leg fatigue after long road runs.
Durability 95MSRP $150
Overall98Comfort99Cushioning99Durability95Value87Appearance70Confidence97Buy 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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HOKA
Bondi 288 88 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 80
v2 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.7 oz (men's) · 35mm stack · 5mm drop
The one reviewer so far calls it wonderful for long road runs and like running on clouds.
Durability 88Overall88Cushioning99Comfort98Durability88Value78Appearance66Confidence80Buy 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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HOKA
Bondi 574 74 Decent Decent Decent 19 reviews Confidence 96
v5 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 4mm drop
Reviewers say the cushioning eases impact on long, easy runs.
Durability 89MSRP $150
Overall74Cushioning99Comfort91Durability89Value74Appearance56Confidence96Buy 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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HOKA
Bondi 492 92 Very good Very good Very good 4 reviews Confidence 86
v4 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.7 oz · 37mm stack · 4mm drop
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one calls them the most comfortable running shoes they have owned.
Durability 90MSRP $150
Overall92Cushioning99Comfort98Durability90Value73Appearance64Confidence86Buy 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 it discounted or wish it costs less.
Appearance averages 3.5 out of 5 across the four reviews so far.
