HOKA Bondi 8 Reviews

A treadmill runner likes the Bondi 8 because it keeps their sesamoiditis from flaring, though it is heavy.

Found the Bondi 8 a massive improvement over the 7, and it saved their feet from plantar fasciitis.

Smooth, stable and lighter-running than its weight suggests. It's less pillowy than older Bondis but rolls down the road nicely. Better looking too. A heavy shoe, best for easy days.

Rated 4.5/5: stable thick cushioning and lighter than it looks. At 500 km the upper had no tears, but he retired it because of outsole wear, reduced cushioning and slippery wet roads and manhole covers. Heavy and narrow in use.

Owns both the Bondi 8 and Clifton 9 and prefers the Bondi 8 for everyday wear and treadmill workouts; it feels more cushioned and their feet hurt less.

A slow, heavier beginner who started running in a gifted Bondi 8 thinks it's fantastic for heavier beginners easing into running.

Has 500 km on the Bondi 8; still going strong, cushioned with some bounce that faded a bit, stable enough but not for intervals.

So taken with it they gave away their other shoes; says it is like walking on clouds.

Around four runs across two sizes, including a 16-mile and a 13-mile long run, strides and a track session. They found it very comfortable and well cushioned for easy, long and recovery runs, with a smooth roll and a wide, stable platform, and recommend going half a size up because it fits snug. The upper runs warm in summer and it is not a speed shoe, though it handled strides fine. They are not convinced it is the max cushion king.