detailedReviews: detailedReviews 1: content: I bought these shoes because my brother had suggested them after hearing about issues I was having with my left hip. I made the mistake of thinking more cushion was not for me. I owned a pair of Nike Zoomx foam sneakers that were great, but I often found myself losing my balance at times or my ankles giving out. I do not have strong ankles and thought, less cushion is better because I needed less bounce and more stability. I bought a different pair of shoes with not much cushion and since then I have had terrible left hip pain from running. My brother suggested Hoka and I tried on a couple of different kinds before deciding on the Bondi 8. I hadn't run in 2 full weeks. After purchasing these shoes I ran 3 miles, at a relaxed pace. It was the first time in months I had been able to run without pain or discomfort. I didn't need less cushion I needed different cushion and stability. The other thing I didn't notice until owning these is that I need more plush on top of the shoe because I have rather small bony feet and the top of my foot would ached from tying my shoes tight. I can wear these shoes all day even after a run and still be very comfortable. Honestly, my hip pain would be excruciating after a short run, it made even turning in my sleep difficult. I expected even with the Bondi 8 to experience some hip pain/tightness. I was/am still amazed... no pain and I felt and feel great.
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title: Bondi 8 excellent for hip pain relief
detailedReviews 2: content: Let me start by saying I am a New balance girl and have worn New Balance shoes most of my life. I was walking around Disney world and my feet were killing me towards the end of the day. I started looking down at everyone else's shoes. Some people may find this funny, but I figure that if people are wearing the shoes to walk around Disney World they have to be pretty comfortable. I saw so many people wearing Hoka's, but I was not at all familiar with the brand. On most days that we go to Disney World I get over 22,000 steps there, so you can imagine how important comfortable walking shoes are. I also have 7 children so I spend a lot of time on my feet in general. I mentioned to my oldest son about the amount of people I saw wearing this shoe brand at Disney World, and he told me he has heard good things about them. I was still skeptical because of the price, but I found a pair on clearance, so I took the leap. Oh what a great leap it was! The first day I wore them I walked 23,000 steps. My feet were a bit sore when I sat down to take my shoes off at the end of the night, but when I took them off oh my! My feet felt like I had just woken up and stepped out of bed that morning. It literally brought tears to my eyes. My husband thought I was crazy for this! At any rate if you are hesitating to buy these shoes don't! I can honestly say I am now a Hoka girl after 46 years of my life.
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starRating: 5
title: Hoka Bondi 8: life-changing comfort for feet
detailedReviews 3: content: From the time I put them on early in the morning and take my 4 mile walk, work on my feet 10-12 hours a day moving the entire time, my feet feel great. I spent a lifetime wearing inexpensive shoes and this purchase has changed my posture, my energy level, my enthusiasm for exercise and my general outlook on life, all for the better. I am not a small human, nor am I young. My ankles, knees and hips have all benefitted from having these shoes. I like them so much, I purchased a second pair days after receiving my first pair.
While I am at it, I needed to reach out to customer service about my order and I received the very best service I have had in a long, long time. The issue I had wasn't even Hoka's fault, but the kind customer service person went way above and beyond in fixing the issue. In this day and age of dwindling customer service, I walked away from the entire process impressed and a customer for life.
Now that I have a pair, it's kinda like buying a car and then all you see is the same car on the road. I now see Hoka's everywhere and have found that folks that have them gladly share their enthusiasm for them.
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starRating: 5
title: Hoka Bondi 8 improved posture and energy
detailedReviews 4: content: First off, if you have never had a shoe that has support, you are going to feel the support arch in this shoe. If your feet are not used to having support, it will cause discomfort in the arch of your foot! This is NORMAL. I've seen a few reviews complaining about this. My feet adjusted after wearing these for 3-4 ten hour shifts, but otherwise it will typically take a week or two for your feet to adjust. Now, I don't even notice the support arch and my feet have never felt so comfortable. These shoes are GREAT for work if you're standing on your feet all day. I have a hip injury that often agitates a nerve and I feel these have really helped me get through my shifts. After wearing these, I will never buy another shoe for my day job again. I'm thinking of buying another pair just for casual use.
I will say, I considered getting wide because my toes have always felt cramped, but decided not to. I'm glad I didn't because if I had, they would probably look like clown shoes, as these shoes are already quite spacious in the toe area.
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starRating: 5
title: Bondi 8 great for standing all day
detailedReviews 5: content: Preface: I'm not a runner, I'm a walker. I bought my first Hoka's when the Bondi 8's had just come out, but the 7's were still available. I thought the 8's looked like a spare tire around my foot. I LOVE the 7's, bought 2 pairs, then bought a pair of Gaviota 5's. When the 7's came back this past year, I immediately picked up another pair. When I got the notice that you were offering the 8's in a simple navy blue/white with pale blue logo and NO AIRBRUSHED COLOR ON THE SIDES, I pulled the trigger and tried the 8's. Thank you for giving us a clean classic colorway - also with no airbrushed sole (mid or otherwise). Some of us don't want multi-colored neon or sherbet colored sneakers. I just looked here on the website, but it seems there all gone. That should show that we want more simple colorways. They're my new favorite Hokas. Is there a support group for people who buy too many Hokas?
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starRating: 5
title: Classic colorway Bondi 8 new favorite
detailedReviews 6: content: I've always Hated wearing shoes if wasn't wearing heels then would wear nothing or flip flops but I had found pair of Nike vapor max that I liked alot went though 2 pair in 8 months bc my toe would start a hole on top shoes from walking and jogging so much at gym and home was only time using them and yes they was nice pair of shoes and was comfy but they don't hold up to do jogging and walking everyday so I was on a hunt I went over a lot of reviews for this brand bc I saw so many people with them but I wasn't a fan of the look they was big and chucky so one day I was let ohhh well I need a pair of shoes that are comfy and will last I had no clue what pair size to order on line bc my foot size goes from 6 to size 7 depending how made and with nike vapor max I was wear a 7 in half and true be told probably may could had use 8 but then 8 was little big
So I went to dicks in baton rouge la. Tried a pair on and had to get a 6 in half I told myself ok buy them reviews are good try them out for week if not the shoes needed return them
But it's been 14 days using them everyday going to the gym and I swear it's like walking on a cloud and and Chucky part that thick on shoes hasn't been a problem at all lol it's almost like it gives me a boost off 😅 I LOVE THEM I swear I just made 38 and these are the best comfy shoes I've EVER put on my feet
Believe it or not my almost 11 year old daughter was like mom they not thar cute when I got home one day from the gym and I was like Aaliyah I promise they feel soooo food bc she wears same size as I do I sat down and was like here try them on so she walked around for about 15 minutes and was like you win I want me a pair 🤣
My only complaint is for the ones I got they are comfy I RECOMMEND THEM Bondi 8
I think they should come out with more choices of colors or more like one color shoes instead of many colors on one set shoes
But I settle for Bondi 8 brown sand like color that pretty much would go with any color clothes I wear to the gym
Not sure about water proof yet.. I will say feet don't sweat in them
GREAT COMFY SHOES I'M IN LOVE WITH THEM
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starRating: 5
title: Bondi 8: walking on a cloud
detailedReviews 7: content: I don't know how they make it but at this point I don't care! These shoes are life savers! I have broken right foot . It's still healing but still hurts while hiking or walking the dogs for longer distances. I have right foot's arch crashed so after a short distance i usually am in excruciating pain after every longer walk. No shoes ever not rubbed anywhere or not gave me blisters. Last Sunday we went for hard 5 hours hike true national forest mountain trails and guess what?! No pain no blisters absolutely nothing! It was my first time wearing my new Hokas.No break in so I was really worried . After 5(!) hours i noticed what I am tired but my feet is not hurting at all! No blisters no any kind of rubs ! It NEVER happened to me in 50 years! It's a miracle! I'm yours for life HOKA! Already planing to get 2 more pairs and some for my husband too because he was in shock what I was not complaining after 5 hours hike ! Thank you so much! You guys gave me my life back!
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starRating: 5
title: Hoka Bondi 8 saved my broken foot
detailedReviews 8: content: I originally was sending them back because they were hard to put on. The back of the shoe needs a shoe horn to stop the back from folding down when you're putting the shoe on. The next size would have been way too big. However, I was desperate to have something for work immediately so I put them on and immediately felt what I have been missing in every other shoe I've ever worn: arch support. These are perfect for flat feet. I also did not feel my heel spur pain nor did my legs hurt after standing an 8 hour shift for the first time ever. My podiatrist always recommended New Balance and they were ok but my orthopedist recommended Hoka and I'm just sorry it took me so long to invest. I cheated myself out of feeling good for months. Now I will buy these forever.
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starRating: 5
title: Bondi 8 perfect arch support for flat feet
detailedReviews 9: content: My first pair of Hoka's were the Bondi 8 which I bought before the end of the outdoor running season for me in 2022. I put well over 600 miles on them with probably 400 from a treadmill. My feet and legs just love the Bondi 8 for their plush cushioning and stable wide forefoot and heel.
I came upon the brand at the recommendation of a friend. I had recently started walking on a daily basis and my old hiking shoes were just broken down. I had an old pair of Reebok Realflex that just didn't have any cushioning at all. I went to my local running shoe store and started trying on various Hoka models. After trying on a couple trail running shoes and a couple road shoes I asked the sales person if they had the Puffin's Bill/Amber Yellow Bondi 8 on display in my size. He came back and told me they don't have that color in a wide. He returned with the black on black in a 10.5 2E. He sat down and readied the shoes and as I slid my foot into the shoe I knew I had found the one. I stood up and could feel the balloons of cushioning under my feet. As I walked around I could feel the bounce with every step I took. I really wanted to wear them out of the store but knew better...I needed to save them for their intended purpose.
Since then I have added jogging to my routine as well. I am on a second pair of Bondi 8's and I added a pair of Clifton 9's to my rotation. The Clifton 9 hasn't felt as plush and its durability is questionable to me. I purchased a pair of Mach 5's and a pair of Clifton 8's also to see how they feel, but they aren't close to my beloved Bondi 8's. I have even ventured away from the brand to Asics with the Dynablast 3, Novablast 3, and the Noosa Tri 14. I have even tried two zero drop shoes in the Ultra line-up. Nothing has had the comfort and response for my feet and legs as the Bondi 8. Now I have stocked up with 3 pairs of Bondi 8's that I have caught on sale or had a 20% off coupon somewhere. All I ask for is more colors for us wide feet people!
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starRating: 5
title: Bondi 8 best comfort and response
detailedReviews 10: content: After decades of many shoes for aerobics, to more recent activities of golf, walking, I have finally found the BEST fit and supportive comfort. Now in my 70's, I'm experiencing hip back and knee issues (no doubt result of ill-fitting shoes) along with lower back pain. Immediately upon trying Bondi 8, I could feel a major difference in my total alignment. I have pronation, which is also helped greatly. The heel is snug, toe box is generous and arch support is fantastic. I went up a half size. So thrilled, I immediately got a 2nd pair. I wear them in the house in lieu of slippers and what an improvement on hardwood floors. Have told my friends and family: get these shoes ‼️
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starRating: 5
title: Bondi 8 improved alignment and support
