Customer Reviews Hoka Bondi 7

I love the shoe however I went by the size recommended by Trusize and it is a 1/2 size too large. Disappointed in that.

I was looking for arch support and cushioning. This shoe has both. The sizing runs large, slightly larger than Skechers. Although the size chart on the website said I should order at 12, it was too large for me and I had to return it for a size 11

Wrong size. It is true to size and I bought 1 size larger. My mistake. Great shoe!

I really love the cushion & support of the Bondi! It really "bounces" back at you while you are running. However, this pair feels heavier than my previous pair, so that has been a bit of an adjustment.

From the product description I expected a super cushiony shoe all over. This was what I need due to some recent foot surgeries on both feet and I and my surgeon are already HOKA beliefs. However, I do not feel any cushioning in this shoe at all and am somewhat disappointed.

I originally bought 8.5 in wide version, but they were clearly too big so I exchanged for 8 in wide. It is still very roomy but I just don't want to exchange and wait anymore. Don't get me wrong. The exchange was swift. I got my new pair in less than a week. But I just don't want to do it again plus size 8 is roomy and doesn't bother me very much so I kept it. It is very bouncy at first. I could not seem to stop when going downhill! I ran in them, 4 miles a day. By mile 3, my left forefoot was sore. I walked in them also, 4 miles a day nowadays since I couldn't run for now. And my left forefoot still hurt sometimes but not always. Not as bouncy as the beginning but still enough cushion.

Only complaint is the I have a narrow foot and I have to put insert after insert in shoe to keep from slipping. Pls make in narrow width.

I am having a problem ensuring I raise my legs high enough so I don't trip going up stairs. Otherwise, they feel good. I wish they were not as high but then again maybe they wouldn't be so comfortable. ;(

On my feet for 10-12 hour shifts - I am insanely tough on shoes but these suckers can take a beating! I might like to see a little more cushion and shock absorption, but the support is phenomenal. Will definitely buy Hoka One One again.

I am trying to like my new Hoka's as I was trying to replace my worn out Pearl Izumi's. I did find the cushioning and soles to be just what I was looking for, but I was a bit disappointed with the inside of the show. Particularly, the right shoe has an odd feel going on. I'm not sure if its just a fluke but it doesn't feel the best where the insole lines up with the shoe. I really didn't want to send them back as I really needed new pair of shoes ASAP so will have to live with it. But not sure I'd buy another pair in the future. I guess I'm still on the fence. You will have to convince me Hoka!

I am using as a working shoes

I returned these - had ordered these and the Clifton 7 and kept the Cliftons. Both very comfortable but the slightly lower profile of the Cliftons seemed better for me. Great and tempting shoes though.

I only rate for 4 stars because It helped me with My plantar Facitis ,but my knee started to hurt. My doctor said that because the heel of the shoe is very high. Today is my 30 days and I can no longer return. I paid a lot and will not enjoy this shoes .Will order a Lower heel shoes next time if they go on sale. Thanks.

I work 12 hours standing , and my feet still hurts with HOKA

I have issues with my back yet I continue to daily walk. My Daughter is a avid walker she suggested I try Hoka, so I ordered. My first walk in my Hoka was a dream of air!! The most comfortable shoe I've ever worn for walking!

Love the comfortable ride but wish the were a bit more narrow. I have narrow feet and if these were just a bit more narrow I would have given all stars. With that said I still enjoy my runs with the cushion ride these shoes provide. I like these more than the Clifton's.

Very comfortable on my feet. I have arch pain and metatarsal pain so I was looking for a shoe that would be more comfortable and these definitely fix that problem. I wish they didn't look so big on my feet but at this point I really don't care as I no longer have pain.

I'm a nurse and usually have to stand on my feet for 12-14 hours, 3 to 4 times a week so I was trying to find shoes that wouldn't make my feet hurt by the end of the day. I've tried crocs, cloves, and clogs but nothing really helped. I really like the cushion and the comfort of these shoes, so far my feet haven't hurt and I don't get blisters from all the walking I have to do. The only problem I have is that it rubs my big toes and creates some discomfort, but it isn't too noticeable or painful. Maybe they're too narrow for my feet? I know it's not the sizing, which is just right. Anyway I would definitely recommend these shoes.

This is my second pair of Bondi 7 shoes. They are supremely supportive and cushion my feet very well. I walk about 100 miles a month and these shoes are up for the task. This pair feels slightly larger than my previous pair. My feet slip a bit forward, no matter how tightly I tie the laces. We'll see....but I still wouldn't wear anything else!

Very soft and squishy support, which feels great. But, for some reason it makes my foot sore- either the arch or the area just before the toes(balls of my foot?). Maybe my feet aren't used to such padding.

I love everything about these shoes. The color. The cushioning. The toe-box. HOWEVER I cannot wear them for my daily runs. These shoes are in my running shoe rotation, but cannot be worn daily because after a few solid medium distanced runs (3-6 miles/day) over a week my shins just lost their marbles and I was in so much pain. I am a 49 year mom that runs 6-7x week and has run consistently for the last 25 years, and although there is great stability (which I LOVE), the extra soft bounce is just too much for my shins. After I stopped wearing them and returned to my trusted Mizuno running shoe, the shin splints went away. The shin splints will start creeping back if I do wear these HOKAs for more than 1 day at a time. I have never had shin splints before and this is very user specific so I really hope others do not run into this issue. Such a bummer.

I wear a size 10 and they look like Herman Munster shoes. They are super comfortable and as a doctor I wear them anyway . I'm going to try another color