HOKA BONDI 8 WOMEN'S RUNNING SHOES - SS23

I have trouble standing for long periods of time without getting back pain. these are the first shoes that I have been able to stand for over an hour with no back pain. I immediately bought a 2nd pair as you never know if they will change this model shoe. i hope they never do.

This is my second pair of HOKA Bondi 8s. I loved The first pair so much that I wanted a solid black pair to have options. I previously tried the Bondi 7, however, I prefer the 8. They're primarily used for walking and I truly appreciate the extra cushioned sole and width (4E) as I was even able to wear these with a minor fracture. If you prefer a relatively light weight breathing shoe with thicker sole, look no further. The HOKA customer service was also exceptional once I was finally able to speak to someone. The first pair of Bondi 8 received for this order appeared "used," and a HOKA rep was able to get me up and walking again. Thank you.

I have never been much of a runner or jogger even with my massive weight loss after my gastric sleeve running and jogging was still not a big part of my exercise routine. I tried several different brands of "running" shoes and cross training shoes but my feet and knees just weren't comfortable then my wife introduced me to HOKA's and my whole world changed. These shoes have such amazing energy return and cushioning that I have not only been able to add jogging and running to my exercise program I am increasing my distances with each passing week. I've never been one to pay large amounts for shoes but I will gladly buy these again and again!

I wasn't the biggest fan of the Bondi 7's but the Bondi 8's fixed all my gripes and then some! I tie my shoes each entry and the 7'a heel cup would still bunch up on me, but not the case with the 8's. I don't need a wide shoe but 7's would pinch the outside of my foot, and the Bondi 8's feel like they are cradling the outside of my foot, it's a pleasant, supportive feeling. The Bondi 8 looks much better, the laces are stronger, and it has improved almost every aspect that I had issues with on the Bondi 7's. I can am extremely pleased with the Bondi 8's, they live up to the expectations I have when I invest my money in a pair of Hokas. Well done!

My first pair of Hokas. They come highly recommended. Out of the box they appear well-constructed with a nice wide base for stability. Very light, attractive, and should make a great road shoe or for just wearing around. Per several reviews, these definitely run a wee bit small in length, which may not bother some, but for those of us with duck feet a true 4E width is a must for comfort. The advertised "4E" of these Hokas is more like a 2E, if that. I'm coming from New Balances, which do make a nice 4E, but they've all but ruined my favorite shoes with 'improvements' in the last few versions. I'm exchanging for a 1/2 size larger. Hope that does it.