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HOKA Bondi 8 Road-Running Shoes - Women'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 Women'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) | 31 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 27 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Engineered mesh |
| Midsole | Foam |
| Outsole | Durabrasion rubber |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1.8 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
HOKA Footwear - Women's
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 |
| EU | 36 | 36.6 | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.8 | 9 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 11 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Good shoe but awful color selection
premeditatedfun1 year ago
I would give these shoes 5 stars, but I find the colors obnoxious, as well as "HOKA" on the sides of the shoes. It's like wearing billboards on your feet. This shoe model is already clunky and kind of bulky feeling, so the colors and logo I feel draw even more attention to these. Kinda look like duck feet.
premeditatedfun
42 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Coloring doesn’t last
Mitch2 years ago
I was so excited to try my first pair of Hokas. Unfortunately after only a week of wearing them indoors in my clean apartment only, the yellow coloring started peeling off. I’m so disappointed because I thought these were going to last me awhile. They still are very comfortable and feel great, but definitely not as cute with them crusting off!
Mitch
108 people found this review helpful
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Anonymous
Portland OR
Poor quality :(
1 year ago
Extremely disappointed in Hoka’s quality. They are the best shoe I’ve had for my heel bone spurs and plantar fascia but always around the 4-5 month the Inside heel material fails and the hard plastic pokes through and destroys my heel. This is my 3rd pair of bondis all costing me $165 each just to replace after wearing them for a few months. It’s not worth the money for such short usage. This is a HUGE online complaint, you’d think Hoka would fix this issue instead of increasing their prices. It’s sad. My father is on his 2nd pair of Hokas and complains about the same issue. Get it together Hoka!
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 10
Running Experience:Casual
No, I do not recommend this product
Mitch
Coloring doesn’t last
2 years ago
I was so excited to try my first pair of Hokas. Unfortunately after only a week of wearing them indoors in my clean apartment only, the yellow coloring started peeling off. I’m so disappointed because I thought these were going to last me awhile. They still are very comfortable and feel great, but definitely not as cute with them crusting off!
Tamberle
Maple Grove, MN
Hospital worker happy on her feet!
1 year ago
The fit is excellent. The feel of the support of the sole is amazing. The shoe strings stay tight even. But, the 7 month pair of Wms Bondi 8 faltered when the sole layer came apart at the toe and bottom platform with grids (inlaid) I loved them so much that i just wanted to buy some adhesive to fix it!! Time to ask the question….”How long should they last?”
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 10
Running Experience:Casual
Yes , I recommend this product
Katlin
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Like pillows for your feet
1 year ago
The HOKA Bondi's were my first experience with HOKAs. They definitely take some getting use to- the heel is significantly chunkier/ taller than previous shoes that I have run in. I have arthritis in my toes and I found the the stability of the shoe itself was perfect for the level of support I needed. This shoe has the perfect mix of cushion and stability. The shoe is pretty resident to water. I do a lot of winter running and very rarely have wet feet. I have had some rubbing on the inner arch of my right foot but I chalk that down to my gait pattern and my feet being slightly two different sizes. Stylistically, these shoes are next to none! The vibrant colors are a running show stopper.
Age:25–34
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
Running Experience:Experienced
Yes , I recommend this product
Sara214
Grand Rapids, MI
The heel padding and cloth do not hold up!
1 year ago
Second pair of these that I've bought and I had the same issue with both; the inside back (at the heel) cloth and padding rub off/tear within 6 months. I'm not a crazy walker, or exercise person, and I work in Customer Service, so I sit ALL day. So, it's not like these Hokas are getting a heavy work-out, this is just normal daily use. I bought the second pair of shoes thinking the first pair was just a fluke. Very disappointed.
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'0"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 6.5
No, I do not recommend this product
Cat
Connecticut
Not as good as they used to be!
11 months ago
This new version of the Hoka Bondi 8 is nowhere near as comfortable as the original version. I only bought them in April and already the soles are worn and the cushioning seems to have broken down. They dig into my arches and are quite uncomfortable. Not sure if I will purchase another pair. I am hoping they go back to the original style!
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Running Experience:Casual
No, I do not recommend this product
Linda
Love the shoe, but frustrated
1 year ago
LOVE the shoe, but something happened. I bought the shoes 4 months ago. I do t wear them every single day, until two weeks ago. I started wearing them every day because plantar fasciitis. However, I went to take them off yesterday and they have a tear! I only went on a walk, and went to Costco, so no idea what would have caused a tear. But, the shoes cost too much to have this issue so soon (especially since I didn’t wear them consistently until 2 weeks ago).
Height:5'7"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Running Experience:Casual
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9.5
Yes , I recommend this product
Stace
NJ
Stretched out after short time - now painful
8 months ago
Hate these after 2 months. First Hoka. Run/power walk 2 miles a few times a week. They were great when I first got them - but now 2 months later the footbed is all mushed down inside (I’m 130 pounds) and my foot slips. They are all stretched out and I’ve started to get painful blisters. I can’t wear them anymore. If I try these again I guess you should size down one size bc they loosen up so much. I can’t wear them to even walk the dog now - my feet are slipping and rubbing going up and down the hills. Waste of money.
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'1"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 7
Running Experience:Casual
No, I do not recommend this product
Kendra
Albuquerque, NM
Awesome cushion, Love the Bondi 8.
2 years ago
OMG, these shoes are wonderful. I walk outside in these every day. The fit is awesome, and I feel like they have so much support. It is like walking on a cloud, as they have so much cushion. I am older and have arthritis begging in my feet and ankles, these shoes give me the support I need to walk as fast and run some too and feel sturdy.
Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Running Experience:Beginner
Yes , I recommend this product
EHachova
Idaho
Not as good as previous Hokas
1 year ago
Have had three pairs of Hoka's prior to this most recent pain and the difference in comfort is so disappointing. My feet are aching by the time i get to 1.5 miles. They aren't as padded as the Bondi 7 or Cliften 9 and they rub in a weird way. I'm returning them. It's really too bad because the color was awesome and now I don't know what to get to replace them.
Age:45–54
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8
Running Experience:Casual
No, I do not recommend this product
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