Our verdict
Pros
- Oozing with comfort
- Gliding ride
- A touch springy
- Feels stable
- Breathable
- hoka hoka clifton
- Highly durable
Cons
- Tight midfoot
- Narrow toebox
- It's still heavy
Audience verdict
- Top 1% most popular running shoes
Comparison
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Audience score | 84 Good! | 90 Superb! | 88 Great! | 90 Superb! | |
Price | $165 | $200 | $140 | $170 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 11 zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE neutro ritmo medio talla 44 entre 60 y 100 11 zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE neutro ritmo medio talla 44 entre 60 y 100 | 10.8 zapatillas de running Hoka One One trail constitución fuerte 10.9 zapatillas de running HOKA speedgoat maratón talla 38 | 9.1 zapatillas de running Hoka One One mujer trail ultra trail 9 Buy Hoka Rincon 3 | 10.7 oz / 303g 10.5 oz / 297g | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 6.2 mm 4.0 mm | 6.6 mm 6.0 mm | 8.2 mm 8.0 mm | 9.1 mm 5.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | |
Size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Soft | Soft | Balanced | |
Women's HOKA Challenger ATR 6 Terrain Running Shoes | Big | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Good | Good | |
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Outsole durability | - | Decent | Bad | Good | |
Breathability | Moderate | Breathable | Moderate | Moderate | |
Hoka One One 57 | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
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Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
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Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Hoka One One Challenger ATR 3 Mens | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | |
Rocker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 36.2 mm 39.0 mm | 42.3 mm 47.0 mm | 36.8 mm 38.5 mm | 41.3 mm 43.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 30.0 mm 35.0 mm | 35.7 mm 41.0 mm | 28.6 mm 30.5 mm | 32.2 mm 38.0 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWideX-Wide | Normal | NormalWideX-Wide | NormalWideX-Wide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | All seasons | SummerAll seasons | All seasons | All seasons | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #399 Bottom 26% | #37 Top 12% | #123 Top 39% | #31 Top 10% | |
Popularity | #2 Top 1% | #4 Top 2% | #85 Top 27% | #2 Top 1% |
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.
Who should NOT buy
The tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF 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 Bondi 8 Schuhe für Damen in Harbor Mist Lunar Rock Größe 36 instead. It weighs about 2 oz less than the Bondi 8.
If you have wider feet, you might find the shoe's midfoot too tight. We think that the Hoka Glide Shoes would be a better fit in your case.
Cushioning
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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).
That's a significant departure from the previous Bondi 7 which came in at 33 mm in the heel.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 36.2 mm |
Average | 34.2 mm |
Forefoot stack
Things get even beefier in the forefoot as our caliper shows 30 mm of stack.
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.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 30.0 mm |
Average | 25.6 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.
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.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 6.2 mm |
Average | 8.6 mm |
Midsole softness
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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 make 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.
And if you're wondering, the Bondi 8 IS plusher than the Clifton 9. By a good 13%!
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 18.0 HA |
Average | 20.9 HA |
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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.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 49% |
Average | 25% |
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.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 4.9 mm |
Average | 4.4 mm |
Rocker
We found that the shoe's rocker geometry performs very effectively. It makes 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.
Size and fit
Size
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF is true to size (2157 votes).
Toebox width - widest part
We felt a good deal of tightness pressing our toes in the forefoot.
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.

tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 92.2 mm |
Average | 95.5 mm |
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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.
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.

tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 69.2 mm |
Average | 73.7 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.

tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 28.5 mm |
Average | 27.1 mm |
Stability
zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE entrenamiento trail constitución media minimalistas | 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
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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.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 4 |
Average | 3.4 |
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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.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 3 |
Average | 2.9 |
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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 makes one of the largest platforms in our lab! And probably in the history of running shoes too.
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!
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 126.5 mm |
Average | 114.1 mm |
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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.
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tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 100.9 mm |
Average | 90.6 mm |
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The Bondi 8 surprised us. Despite being a maximalist running shoe, it showed surprisingly decent longitudinal flexibility.
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tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 17.7N |
Average | 15.6N |
Weight
The tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF gets a weight penalty because, at 11 oz (311g), it is way heavier than most daily running shoes by almost an ounce.
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tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 10.97 oz (311g) |
Average | 9.38 oz (266g) |
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.
The most breathable areas can be seen in our transparency test below.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 3 |
Average | 3.8 |
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.
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.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 74.0 HC |
Average | 79.7 HC |
Outsole thickness
Despite not having a full-length outsole, we found the tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF 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.
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.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 3.0 mm |
Average | 3.2 mm |
Misc
Tongue padding
Much like its midsole, the tongue also had to be extra thick on this Hoka Bondi shoe.
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.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | 9.0 mm |
Average | 5.8 mm |
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The tongue behaves!
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.
tenis hoka one one torrent 2 masculino azul royal amarelo AXF | Both sides (semi) |