Hoka Bondi

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

HokaTrainer shape

31 of 40 reviews recommend it.

3 have reservations; 6 do not recommend it.

Overall review score7.7/1027 authors

Bondi 9

True to size or small
All day: comfortable

Bondi 8

Small to large: mixed
All day: mixed reports

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$175Mid-rangeprice at the maker's store

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Do Hoka Bondi run big?

Length

True to size.

Bondi 8

Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Bondi 9

Reports differ: small or true to size.

Bondi SR

Reports differ: true to size or large.

Reported sensations

1
Width
- wide feetRoomy across the foot.
- Reports differ: regular or wide.
Bondi 8
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Bondi 9
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
2
Around the toes
- Roomy.
Bondi 8
- Roomy.
Bondi 9
- Roomy.

Are Hoka Bondi comfortable all day?

Through the day

All dayComfortable.

Bondi 8

All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.

Bondi 9

All day standingComfortable.
All day walkingComfortable.

Weight on foot

Bondi 8

Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Bondi 9

pavement surfaceFeels light.
Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Weather, water & grip

In warm weather

Feels cool.

Bondi 8

Feels cool.

Grip underfoot

Slipping reported on wet ground.

Bondi 9

Slipping reported on wet ground.
Holds on wet ground.

Bondi SR

Holds on wet ground.

Does rain get in?

Bondi SR

Feet stayed dry.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Outsole

Coming apart.

2Upper

Coming apart.

Bondi 9

Wearers said they had not seen tearing.

3Heel

Bondi 8

Worn down.

Will they keep their looks?

Shows wear quickly.

Bondi 8

Shows wear quickly.

Bondi 9

Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

Bondi SR

Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

Owners describe 1–2 years, 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
Some pairs are still in use; others are finished.

Bondi 8

Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
Some pairs are still in use.

Bondi 9

Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
Some pairs are still in use.

Bondi SR

Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

See them on video

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Hoka Bondi 9

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About our research

Based on 51 reviews and other sources.

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Hoka Bondi vs Hoka Gaviota

Also used for walking. Compare length.

Hoka Bondi

Hoka GaviotaSee this model

Hoka Bondi vs Hoka Gaviota
What matters	Hoka Bondi	Hoka Gaviota
Length	True to size. Bondi 8 Reports differ: small, true to size or large. Bondi 9 Reports differ: small or true to size. Bondi SR Reports differ: true to size or large.	Reports differ: true to size or large. 5 wide feetTrue to size. True to size.
Width	wide feetRoomy across the foot. Reports differ: regular or wide. Bondi 8 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide. Bondi 9 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: regular or wide. 5 Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box	Roomy. Bondi 8 Roomy. Bondi 9 Roomy.	Roomy. 5 Roomy.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable. Bondi 8 All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others. Bondi 9 All day standingComfortable. All day walkingComfortable.	All dayComfortable. 5 All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Bondi 8 Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others. Bondi 9 pavement surfaceFeels light. Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.	Feels light. Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others. 5 Feels light.
Maker price	$175 (price at the maker's store)	$180 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Hoka Bondi vs New Balance Fresh Foam X More

Also used for walking. Compare length.

Hoka Bondi

New Balance Fresh Foam X MoreSee this model

Hoka Bondi vs New Balance Fresh Foam X More
What matters	Hoka Bondi	New Balance Fresh Foam X More
Length	True to size. Bondi 8 Reports differ: small, true to size or large. Bondi 9 Reports differ: small or true to size. Bondi SR Reports differ: true to size or large.	Reports differ: small or true to size. v6 True to size.
Width	wide feetRoomy across the foot. Reports differ: regular or wide. Bondi 8 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide. Bondi 9 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Wide fit. v6 Reports differ: regular or wide. Fresh Foam X More Wide fit.
Toe box	Roomy. Bondi 8 Roomy. Bondi 9 Roomy.	v6 Roomy.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable. Bondi 8 All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others. Bondi 9 All day standingComfortable. All day walkingComfortable.	Walking · All dayComfortable. All dayComfortable. v6 All dayUncomfortable.
Weight on the foot	Bondi 8 Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others. Bondi 9 pavement surfaceFeels light. Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.	Feels heavy. Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others. v6 Reports differ: light or heavy.
Maker price	$175 (price at the maker's store)	$159.99 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

Hoka Bondi vs On Cloudtilt

Also used for walking. Compare length.

Hoka Bondi

On CloudtiltSee this model

Hoka Bondi vs On Cloudtilt
What matters	Hoka Bondi	On Cloudtilt
Length	True to size. Bondi 8 Reports differ: small, true to size or large. Bondi 9 Reports differ: small or true to size. Bondi SR Reports differ: true to size or large.	True to size. Cloudtilt True to size.
Width	wide feetRoomy across the foot. Reports differ: regular or wide. Bondi 8 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide. Bondi 9 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Wide fit. Cloudtilt Regular fit.
Toe box	Roomy. Bondi 8 Roomy. Bondi 9 Roomy.	Snug.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable. Bondi 8 All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others. Bondi 9 All day standingComfortable. All day walkingComfortable.	All dayComfortable. Cloudtilt Walking · All dayComfortable. All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Bondi 8 Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others. Bondi 9 pavement surfaceFeels light. Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.	Feels light. Cloudtilt Feels light.
Maker price	$175 (price at the maker's store)	$170 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-17.

Hoka Bondi vs Allbirds Tree Glider

Also used for walking. Compare length.

Hoka Bondi

Allbirds Tree GliderSee this model

Hoka Bondi vs Allbirds Tree Glider
What matters	Hoka Bondi	Allbirds Tree Glider
Length	True to size. Bondi 8 Reports differ: small, true to size or large. Bondi 9 Reports differ: small or true to size. Bondi SR Reports differ: true to size or large.	True to size.
Width	wide feetRoomy across the foot. Reports differ: regular or wide. Bondi 8 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide. Bondi 9 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box	Roomy. Bondi 8 Roomy. Bondi 9 Roomy.	Roomy.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable. Bondi 8 All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others. Bondi 9 All day standingComfortable. All day walkingComfortable.	All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Bondi 8 Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others. Bondi 9 pavement surfaceFeels light. Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.	Tree Glider Feels light. Tree Gliders Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Hoka Bondi vs Asics Gel-Kayano

Also used for walking. Compare length.

Hoka Bondi

Asics Gel-KayanoSee this model

Hoka Bondi vs Asics Gel-Kayano
What matters	Hoka Bondi	Asics Gel-Kayano
Length	True to size. Bondi 8 Reports differ: small, true to size or large. Bondi 9 Reports differ: small or true to size. Bondi SR Reports differ: true to size or large.	Reports differ: small or true to size. Gel-Kayano True to size. GEL-KAYANO 32 True to size. GEL-KAYANO 33 True to size.
Width	wide feetRoomy across the foot. Reports differ: regular or wide. Bondi 8 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide. Bondi 9 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide. Gel-Kayano Wide fit. GEL-KAYANO 32 Narrow fit.
Toe box	Roomy. Bondi 8 Roomy. Bondi 9 Roomy.	Roomy. Gel-Kayano Roomy. GEL-KAYANO 32 Roomy.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable. Bondi 8 All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others. Bondi 9 All day standingComfortable. All day walkingComfortable.	GEL-KAYANO 33 All day walkingComfortable. All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Bondi 8 Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others. Bondi 9 pavement surfaceFeels light. Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.	Feels light. Gel-Kayano Feels light. GEL-KAYANO 32 Feels light. GEL-KAYANO 33 Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Hoka Bondi vs Brooks Glycerin 23

Also used for walking. Compare toe box.

Hoka Bondi

Brooks Glycerin 23See this model

Hoka Bondi vs Brooks Glycerin 23
What matters	Hoka Bondi	Brooks Glycerin 23
Length	True to size. Bondi 8 Reports differ: small, true to size or large. Bondi 9 Reports differ: small or true to size. Bondi SR Reports differ: true to size or large.	Runs small. Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width	wide feetRoomy across the foot. Reports differ: regular or wide. Bondi 8 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide. Bondi 9 Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.	wide feetRegular fit. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box	Roomy. Bondi 8 Roomy. Bondi 9 Roomy.	Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet	All dayComfortable. Bondi 8 All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others. Bondi 9 All day standingComfortable. All day walkingComfortable.	All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot	Bondi 8 Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others. Bondi 9 pavement surfaceFeels light. Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.	hot weatherFeels light. Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.