Great
5/5
Overall
Shoe
Frank · Nov 2, 2023
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the adidas Supernova 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
HOKA Bondi 8
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.9 oz · 40/35mm stack · Men's 4mm · women's 5mm drop
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 is based on 53 runner reviews and 6 other rated shoes in the Bondi product line.
Exceptional
Confidence
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Confidence
96 Very high
External retailer ratings
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- Product line track record
- External ratings
What runners say
“The 8's present a neutral, ultra-cushioned ride.”
“No ground feel but very supportive.”
“Lots of grip in the wet on pavement, even could wear them on hardpacked trail, plenty of grip to deal with rocks and roots.”
“My old knees, battered after decades of running have been given new life with Hoka Bondi.”
“Great arch support, no slipping at the heel.”
“I have run 2 trail ultras in them (a 50k and 50 miler) and they held up great.”
“I was struggling with Plantar Fasciitis and nothing helped until these were recommended.”
“I credit them with saving my knees.”
“Very cushioned. Feel well supported. No injuries with these.”
“For how chunky they are they are surprisingly light which is nice.”
“The Bondi 8 is the most comfortable shoe I've ever owned.”
“The tongue is hard — attached to one side of the upper — meaning it won't slip, but you're pretty much stuck with the tongue position they give you.”
“It has a tendency to cause blisters because of the narrow toe box.”
“Durable and lots of cushion for a smooth ride.”
“It's very cushioned but also heavy.”
“Feels like my foot is working against the shoe.”
“I'll get 500 miles out of a pair before they're retired to walking duty.”
“They are a little clunky and very expensive.”
“They feel heavy, clunky and hot.”
“There's plenty of room in the forefoot.”
Prefer this shoe over another
60% 15/25
Where to buy
Light Grey
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Buy at Dick's Sporting Goods for $95 · 42% off
BuyPros
- 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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the HOKA Bondi
Each dot is one version of the Bondi, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2024 · 4 reviews
94 Excellent
71 Confidence
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Bondi 8 This shoe
2022 · 53 reviews
99 Exceptional
96 Confidence
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2020 · 25 reviews
97 Exceptional
92 Confidence
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2018 · 36 reviews
98 Exceptional
97 Confidence
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2017 · 19 reviews
74 Decent
96 Confidence
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2017 · 4 reviews
92 Very good
86 Confidence
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2018 · 1 review
88 Good
80 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.9 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.9 oz · Women's 8.9 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q3
- MSRP
- $165
- Widths
- Medium, Wide
- Stack
- 40/35mm
- Drop
- Men's 4mm · women's 5mm
Available sizes
Men's
8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13
8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12.5
42, 42.5, 43, 44, 45, 45.5, 46, 47.5
Women's
7.5, 8, 8.5, 9
5.5, 6, 6.5, 7
38.5, 39, 40, 40.5
Runner reviews
Hoka saved my running
5/5
Overall
I was struggling with Plantar Fasciitis and nothing helped until these were recommended by my brother-in-law. For me I could run again comfortably.
Anonymous runner · Aug 16, 2023
50 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
5/5
Overall
Super cushioning has extended my running. Both hips replaced.
Anonymous runner · Aug 4, 2023
5 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the adidas adizero Boston 11
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 2, 2023
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
I got heavy, strained my Achilles twice in 1 year, left running for open water swimming for 5 years, and then, missing running, bought a pair of these and have been mostly pain free for over 3 years now.
5/5
Overall
i don't think it's only the shoes.
i've been wearing socks that support my achilles and, getting close to 60, don't try to catch up to every/any 20-something when they pass me.
but...these shoes made all that possible. i love them.
Doug · Jul 31, 2023
20 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Omni 20
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
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