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HOKA Bondi 8 Road-Running Shoes - Men's
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With 3 big updates, these HOKA shoes are the perfect blend of soft and bouncy. Extended heels deliver cushy landings. Softer, lighter foam and pillowed tongues make your road runs comfier.
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- Rear crash pad has a billowed effect that affords a soft and balanced ride from heel strike to forefoot transition
- All-new lightweight, resilient foam offers superior cushioning that's the perfect blend of soft and bouncy
- Partially gusseted tongue is pillowed for extra comfort
- Recycled Ortholite® Hybrid sockliners
- Zonal rubber placement keeps shoe weight low
- Heel pull tab for easy on/off
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View the HOKA Bondi Product LineView all HOKA Men's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 4 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 33 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 29 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Engineered mesh |
| Midsole | Foam |
| Outsole | Durabrasion rubber |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5.6 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
HOKA Footwear - Men's
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14 Wide | 15 | 15 Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Men's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.6 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14 Wide | 15 | 15 Wide |
| UK | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| EU | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.6 | 47.3 | 48 | 48.6 | 49.3 | 49.3 | 50.6 | 50.6 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 9.06 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.56 | 9.7 | 9.875 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.375 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12 | 12 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Not Hokey
Anonymous2 years ago
I hesitated because they look… well, hokey. But walking around the store the Bondi 8’s held my foot completely and have great arch support as well as cushion. Looks like I have a new shoe brand.
Anonymous
CT & FL
13 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Which is worse hoka quality or Rei customer servic
Terry1 year ago
I’ve been buying Hoka shoes for years and years. I have fallen arches and plantar faciitis so I need a plush shoe. These are plush but break down after 2 months. Called REI customer support, spoke to two agents who were both terrible and shouldn’t be in customer support then asked to speak with a manager. She said she would have someone call me - yeah right. I’ve been an REI member since 1979. The membership will be cancelled. Rei used to be a great company - not any longer.
Terry
57 people found this review helpful
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Jttison
South Carolina
Luv ALL my Hokas
1 year ago
Absolutely LOVE my Hokas....there isn't a pair I don't like. Definitely helps out with my walking/running....after a 10 year hiatus, I'm enjoying "the run" again, without the foot pain. Love the color combinations, suggest a Cabernet on ALL models.... 😆
Age:55–64
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'2"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11
Running Experience:Beginner
Yes , I recommend this product
Bill
Cincinnati, Ohio
Can not take the walking
11 months ago
I bought these shoes and 8 months later they are annihilated and I have not used them in anything other than a fairly benign environment
Age:45–54
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Running Experience:Beginner
No, I do not recommend this product
Anonymous
Lynnwood
Don’t buy bondi 8 is worst
1 year ago
I buy bondi 8 wide online , I got couple days ago and wear to a gym fist time I feel like something not right in my left foot , and second time I wear to a gym is worst and big swollen on my left foot, it’s cost $182.00 very expensive and more worst
Age:45–54
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'9"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Yes , I recommend this product
Hiking over rocks
Comfy for awhile...
1 year ago
The back heel portion of the shoe wears down sooner than expected. The fabric breaks down and starts rubbing on heel. After 6 mos wearing once or twice a week fabric of inside heel of shoe starts breaking down. Bummed.
Encore55
Olathe, KS
Super Comfortable
1 year ago
Let me start by saving that these are some pretty nice shoes. My first pair of the Bondi's. I have been running in the Clifton's for a number of years, but I wanted to get something with more cushion. I quickly learned that they are not for me. I did not realize that the Bondi's are a full 5/8th of an inch wider on the bottom than my Clifton 8's. It just doesn't work for me being soo wide on the bottom. Otherwise, they are nice. My only other gripe is with the sewing on the top. (See the pic.) I've had other Hoka's with the exact same issue at the same point by the laces. I wonder why they don't put a couple stitches in there. I'll return these and get another pair of Cliftons.
Age:65–74
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Running Experience:Experienced
Yes , I recommend this product
Michael
Lives up to the hype
11 months ago
Wow what a great shoe! I have heard great things about this brand from friends and co-workers for a while now, and as a lifelong Brooks loyalist, I decided to try them on at the store. I'm so glad I did! They were instantly one of the most comfortable pair of shoes I ever tried, and they felt like a marshmallow was formed around my feet while still providing great support. I decided to do some serious walking each day after purchasing and felt no pain even after several miles of walking. Highly recommend these to anyone who has been on the fence. If you have any foot pain or have been avoiding walking because of pain, get these and get your mobility back.
Average Weekly Mileage:30+ miles
Yes , I recommend this product
Chris West
Thousand Oaks, CA
Disappointed
6 months ago
This shoes were shockingly poor. I’ve ran in ASICS and now my current go-to is New Balance. I wanted to “upgrade” to HOKA and got these as my first pair. Wow, what a total disappointment. They felt significantly cheaper and worse in every way from my cheaper New Balance. The shoe is very elevated with extremely firm foam that isn’t supportive, does not absorb shock, and actually makes me feel off-balance while walking. I was really surprised by how much I didn’t like these, and I definitely do not recommend the Bondi 8. HOKA clearly messed up with this like. I have since tried the Bondi 9 and it’s a clear improvement, but unfortunately for HOKA I just ended up getting another pair of New Balance.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11
Running Experience:Casual
No, I do not recommend this product
Anne D
Material at top of the heels falling apart
2 months ago
Falling apart of the material at the back of the shoes/top of heel. Paid $165 for these shoes - out of warranty - purchased two years ago. While I understand wear and tear on soles, the material should not be falling apart for this class of shoe. Customer service would only offer 10% and free expedited shipping. I would never buy Hoka again - not a good company.
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Running Experience:Experienced
No, I do not recommend this product
Ed from Seattle
WA
Helps me walk with less to no aches...
1 year ago
This is my second Hoka Mens Bondi. I use it 4 to 6 days a week walking 5 to 7 miles. I have forgotten how painful my lower joints were prior to this shoes. I try walking with an old but relatively new shoes that was my fav...i can tell i have to have my Hoka.
Age:65–74
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 9.5
Running Experience:Casual
Yes , I recommend this product
Steve
Friendswood texas
Be careful for buying HOKA shoes for running
2 years ago
I thought HOKA was the way to go, until I ran on a treadmill once, and this happened, rei coop talked me into buying them, not what I expected for what I paid!!!
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'6"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 12
Running Experience:Experienced
No, I do not recommend this product
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