Our verdict

zapatillas de running HOKA mujer competición constitución fuerte talla 44.5 blancas daily trainer that excels on easy days and recovery sessions. With its humongous foam, our feet found themselves in a very comfy position all throughout the run! On top of this, the shoe kept us surefooted thanks to its highly stable ride.

zapatillas de running HOKA neutro amortiguación media Pros

  • HOKA ONE ONE
  • Gliding ride
  • A touch springy
  • Feels stable
  • Breathable
  • novedades más importantes de las Hoka Challenger ATR 6
  • Highly durable

zapatillas de running HOKA neutro amortiguación media Cons

  • Tight midfoot
  • Narrow toebox
  • It's still minimalistas

Audience verdict

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Good!
  • Max Cushion à la Hoka

Who should buy

We are convinced that the Bondi 8 from Hoka is a daily running shoe that's great for those who want a very cushioned ride. It is a Godsend for recovery runs.

And if you want a shoe that can also double for walking, this version of the Hoka Bondi won't let you down.

Hoka-Bondi-8-review

Who should NOT buy

The TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 is a pass if you want a running shoe that gives a lightweight ride. If this is the case, you can opt for the Hoka One One 130 Hoka Kawana is built to.

If you have wider feet, you might find the shoe's midfoot too tight. We think that the zapatillas de running HOKA neutro amortiguación media Saucony amortiguación media media maratón talla 38.

Hoka-Bondi-8-lab-test-review

Cushioning

Heel stack

Chaussures HOKA ONE ONE Rincon 3 1119395 Msss!

And how does this feel on the run? Ooooh la! Meaning to say, it's 11/10 comfortable. There’s no disguising that this shoe is incredibly cushioned.

While stack height does not 1-1 correspond to more cushioning, there's usually a connection between the two. Based on our caliper measurements, the Bondi 8 has a massive stack height of 36.2 mm (3 mm thicker than the average).

Hoka-Bondi-8-heel-stack

That's a significant departure from the previous Bondi 7 which came in at 33 mm in the heel.

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 36.2 mm
Average 34.2 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 mm

Forefoot stack

Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 Mens.

Wow! That's 4.5 mm thicker than road shoes on average! Only 10% of shoes in our lab exceeded the 30 mm mark in the forefoot. 

Hoka-Bondi-8-forefoot-stack

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 30.0 mm
Average 25.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
37.1 mm

Drop

However, we were disappointed to find a discrepancy between the shoe's actual heel-to-toe drop and the ones stated by the brand.

Hoka-Bondi-8-in-shoe-padding

Based on our own stack measurements, the drop comes at 6.2 mm. That's 2.2 mm taller than what Hoka claims - 4 mm.

This may not be a big deal to the majority of runners but those who specifically look for low drop should be warned.

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 6.2 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
-0.2 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 has more life now!

Why? Because all along, the Bondi has been known as the ultra-cushioned, ultra-plush trainer from Hoka. That said, it didn't really target speed or responsiveness. But in the Bondi 8, we felt some really nice rebound which added a little pep in the step. 

To temper your expectations, it's not insanely springy that you can do tempos, no. But it has enough bounce to pronador the ride enjoyable, especially during slow days.

The foam on the Bondi 8 is rather plush. With a durometer measurement of 18.0 HA, we found it to be 34% softer than the average.

Hoka-Bondi-8-cushioning-softness-durometer

And if you're wondering, the Bondi 8 IS plusher than the Clifton 9. By a good 13%!

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 18.0 HA
Average 20.9 HA
HOKA ONE ONE Carbon X € 180.
Compared to 330 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 HA

zapatillas de running HOKA neutro amortiguación media | Midsole softness in cold (%)

How HOKA ONE ONE built an icon in less than a decade.

Hoka-Bondi-8-freezer-test

The foam got 49% harder but still ended up softer than most running shoes at room temperature. So, we are happy to say that this Hoka shoe won't be turning into an ice cube under the cold breath of winter.

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 49%
Average 25%
Compared to 330 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
0%
Midsole softness in cold
63%

Insole thickness

Measuring the shoe's insole thickness, we got 4.9 mm. This is a little more generously padded than the average, adding up to the Bondi 8's heavenly underfoot feel.

Hoka-Bondi-8-insole

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 4.9 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 399 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Rocker

We found that the shoe's rocker geometry performs very effectively. It pronadors the strides feel effortless in the Bondi 8.

We think that its seamless and easy-rolling ride is the shoe's biggest selling point after cushioning.

zapatillas de running HOKA neutro amortiguación media | Size and fit

Size

TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 is true to size (2157 votes).

Womens HOKA Ora Recovery Slide?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 382 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

mens hoka one one rincon 2 1110514 cahr size

Zapatillas Hoka One One Challenger ATR 5 para Mujer Gris Azul.

To investigate further, we created a gel mold of the toebox and, using a pair of calipers, confirmed that the toebox is unexpectedly narrow on paper. At its widest point, the gel mold measured 92.2 mm—significantly narrower than average.

TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 widest
Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 92.2 mm
Average 95.5 mm
Compared to 158 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
88.5 mm
mens hoka one one rincon 2 1110514 cahr size
102.4 mm

Reebok amortiguación media ritmo medio pie normal

We think this will be a problem even for medium-sized feet like ours, especially because the Bondi 8 tapers significantly. Our second measurement in the toebox area showed only 69.2 mm, making it one of the few shoes in the lab to go under 70.0 mm in this test.

Zapatillas Hoka One One Challenger ATR 5 para Mujer Gris Azul

For that reason, we recommend going half a size up in this Hoka shoe or opting for the wide and extra-wide options available for it.

TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 big toe
Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 69.2 mm
Average 73.7 mm
Compared to 158 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
66.7 mm
Reebok amortiguación media ritmo medio pie normal
83.6 mm

Toebox height

After our third measurement of 28.5 mm, the Bondi 8 offered better news for runners with high-volume feet—providing a comfortable amount of vertical space.

TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 Height
Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 28.5 mm
Average 27.1 mm
Compared to 157 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
22.4 mm
Toebox height
33.8 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

What's great about the Bondi 8 is that it's soft, but it's not too soft. Despite its high-stack design, the shoe never made us feel tippy.

Torsional rigidity

There is a solid amount of torsional rigidity to prevent the Bondi 8 from twisting easily.

In our manual flexibility test, we rated this Hoka shoe's torsional stiffness as 4 out of 5. That's pretty high up on a 1-5 scale where 5 is the stiffest!

That lowers the risk of rolling the ankle considerably.

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 4
Average 3.4
Compared to 382 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
1
Torsional rigidity
5

HOKA hombre amortiguación media talla 42

Contributing to a sense of stability is the Bondi 8's moderately stiff heel counter. In a manual assessment, we gave it 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the stiffest).

The shoe's generous collar padding also adds a great deal of ankle security to this Hoka shoe.

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 3
Average 2.9
Compared to 366 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
1
HOKA hombre amortiguación media talla 42
5

Adult HOKA Crescendo Md Track Cleats

If you thought that the Hoka Clifton was a monster, you've got to check out the Bondi!

Based on both the look of it and the measurements, the Bondi 8 pronadors one of the largest platforms in our lab! And probably in the history of running shoes too.

Hoka-Bondi-8-wide-sole

In the widest part of the forefoot, our caliper shows a whopping 126.5 mm. THat's over 13 mm wider than the average road shoe! Insane!

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 126.5 mm
Average 114.1 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
102.2 mm
Adult HOKA Crescendo Md Track Cleats
126.9 mm

ZAPATILLA STABILITY MUJER HOKA ARAHI 5 W

The shoe continues to impress us in its heel section too! Our caliper shows 100.9 mm in the widest part which, yet again, exceeds the average. This time by 11 mm.

TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 heel width

Having such a wide landing area, no wonder we felt so stable in the TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001!

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 100.9 mm
Average 90.6 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
70.8 mm
ZAPATILLA STABILITY MUJER HOKA ARAHI 5 W
106.6 mm

Otro modelo podría ser Hoka One One Speedgoat 3

The Bondi 8 surprised us. Despite being a maximalist running shoe, it showed surprisingly decent longitudinal flexibility.

Hoka One One Wmns Hopara!

TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 Otro modelo podría ser Hoka One One Speedgoat 3
Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 17.7N
Average 15.6N
Compared to 124 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
28.5N

Weight

The TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 gets a weight penalty because, at 11 oz (311g), it is way heavier than most daily running shoes by almost an ounce.

zapatillas de running HOKA voladoras distancias cortas talla 36 lighter note, it doesn't feel like the shoe drags the foot down.

Hoka-Bondi-8-heavy-weight

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 10.97 oz (311g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 404 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

Breathability

With all the in-shoe padding on the Bondi 8, breathability is still not compromised. It may not be the best choice for warm weather but it definitely has enough airflow for moderate climates.On a 1-5 scale, we rated its breathability as 3.

zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE hombre amortiguación media maratón talla 36.

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 333 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Outsole hardness

The fact that the Bondi 8 has softer rubber and lots of exposed foam made us a little concerned.

Using our durometer, we measured the shoe's outsole hardness at 74.0 HC. That's 8% softer than the average of road shoes.

TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 outsole hardness

But on the actual run test, we were quite relieved to find that the rubber held up pretty well! In fact, its soft nature really helped to soften the landings.

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 74.0 HC
Average 79.7 HC
HOKA ONE ONE Carbon X € 180.
Compared to 384 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
56.1 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole thickness

Despite not having a full-length outsole, we found the TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 to be fairly durable. It is not as wear-resistant as most road shoes due to its exposed foam but we believe that it will hold up for at least 300 miles.

Hoka-Bondi-8-outsole

The good news is that the rubber pieces at the bottom of the shoe are 3 mm thick. This is the same amount of rubber as road running shoes have on average.

Hoka-Bondi-8-outsole-thickness

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 3.0 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 mm

Misc

Tongue padding

Ténis HOKA Bondi 7 azul claro.

With a caliper reading of 9 mm, it is 3.2 mm thicker than the average! Lace bites are unheard of in this Hoka shoe.

Hoka-Bondi-8-tongue-thickness

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 9.0 mm
Average 5.8 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low Gore-Tex Black
0.4 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 7 Men's Running Shoes Fiesta White

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The shoe's tongue is partially attached to the sides a.k.a semi-gusseted. We experienced zero shifting and the tongue did its job of locking the foot down in place.

Hoka-Bondi-8-semi-gusseted-tongue

Test results
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001 Both sides (semi)