Hoka One One 21 | Our verdict

The Bondi SR is one of bpar hoka's bestselling models. We found it fantastic when we spent long periods with the pair on our feet. And if you often deal with wet floors in your work environment, we confirmed that its slip-resistant (SR) outsole and water-resistant upper are irreplaceable. As long as you love the bulk of this monster shoe, its benefits are plenty.

Hoka One One 21 Pros

  • Comfort is off-the-charts
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  • Hoka One One 21
  • Alleviates foot discomfort (podiatrist approved)
  • Stable for a neutral shoe
  • Slip-resistant outsole
  • Superior material quality
  • Water-resistant leather upper
  • Accommodating toebox

Hoka One One 21 Cons

  • Heavy and bulky
  • Not breathable

Audience verdict

84
Good!
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Who should buy

Based on its design features and lab performance, we believe that the bpar hoka Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis is perfect for the following:

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  • employees who often deal with wet floors at work (hospitals, restaurants, kitchens, etc.)
  • Mahogany with plantar fasciitis and other foot issues that call for podiatrist-approved footwear

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis review

Cushioning

Heel stack

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Using a caliper, we measured the stack height at 39.4 mm in the heel. That's a crazy 8 mm thicker than average!

Impact protection and all-day support are guaranteed with that amount of foam. Even if you spend a 12-hour shift on your feet!

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Heel stack
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 39.4 mm
Average 32.3 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
14.3 mm
Heel stack
45.7 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, the Bondi SR is as thick as many other walking shoes are in their heels.

Our caliper shows 31.2 mm of thickness under the toes. We felt as if the shoe's cushioning was bottomless.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Forefoot stack
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 31.2 mm
Average 21.8 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
14.0 mm
Forefoot stack
31.2 mm

Drop

Based on the stack measurements above, we found that the heel-to-toe drop of the bpar hoka Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis is 8.2 mm. This is a little taller than the officially stated 6 mm.

But you won't even notice the difference while floating atop this cloud-like cushion.

In addition, 8-10 mm is a pretty standard heel elevation for a walking shoe. It provides even more landing comfort for the heels as opposed to the lower-drop shoes that feel more barefoot-like.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Drop
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 8.2 mm
Average 10.5 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
0.3 mm
Drop
21.4 mm

Midsole softness

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

On its official product page, bpar hoka categorizes the Bondi SR's cushioning as plush. We can subscribe to that statement after measuring the shoe's softness with a durometer.

We got a reading of 20.4 HA which is 40% softer than the average of walking shoes.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Midsole softness

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Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 20.4 HA
Average 26.4 HA
Hoka Speed Evo R.
Compared to 37 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
7.8 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
39.4 HA
Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

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What's really amazing about the Bondi SR's cushioning is that it doesn't turn into a brick when exposed to low temperatures.

After sitting in our freezer for 20 minutes, the foam firmed up to 29 HA which is still 34% softer compared to how firm the other walking shoes got.

So, if you are planning to make it your fall/winter shoe, you can still enjoy the soft underfoot experience.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Difference in midsole softness in cold
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 42%
Average 31%
Compared to 37 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
7%
Hoka One One Kaha gore-tex low-top sneakers
71%

Insole thickness

The insole is also padded rather well in the Bondi SR. We measured its thickness at 4.9 mm, which is typical for walking shoes.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Insole thickness
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 4.9 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
3.5 mm
Insole thickness
10.3 mm

Size and fit

Size

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis is true to size (470 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

The bpar hoka Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis has a marvelously accommodating fit! Whether you have wide feet, or bunions, or simply enjoy extra space for splaying your toes, this shoe has it all covered.

In the widest part of the toebox, we measured the shoe's width at 100.3 mm, 2.6 mm wider than average.

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Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 100.3 mm
Average 99.2 mm
Compared to 37 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
89.5 mm
Toebox width - widest part
104.6 mm

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But the most surprising part is the toebox width at the big-toe mark. The caliper shows 81.2 mm which is 2.7 mm wider than average.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 81.2 mm
Average 78.6 mm
Compared to 32 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
73.7 mm
hoka one one bondi 6 sneakers item
90.7 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

The bpar hoka Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis is meant for neutral pronation as well as supination (excessive outward ankle rolling). But there is so much support woven into every aspect of the shoe that we think it could also heel at home for mild overpronation (inward ankle rolling).

Torsional rigidity

First of all, the Bondi SR is incredibly stiff. So much so that we couldn't even twist it in our manual test. There is no give whatsoever, earning the shoe the highest score for torsional rigidity: 5 out of 5.

This is what makes this walking shoe feel so stable in the first place.

Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 5
Average 2.9
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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Another important stability component is the heel counter stiffness. Having pushed and squeezed it in every way, we rated its stiffness as 4 out of 5 (nearly the stiffest!).

Paired with the generously padded collar and sturdy leather upper, it creates a very cozy yet secure clutch around the ankle.

This made the bpar hoka Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis feel almost like a stability shoe!

Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 4
Average 2.3
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
1
HOKA Womens X Free Mahogany Movement Clifton 8 Shoes in Golden Coast Floral
5

Midsole width - forefoot

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This is the most massively wide platform we've seen in our lab.

In the widest part of the forefoot, our caliper shows 124.1 mm. This is more than a centimeter wider than the average!

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 124.1 mm
Average 111.7 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
98.8 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
124.1 mm

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The Bondi SR is just as astonishingly wide in the widest part of the heel - 102.2 mm. That is 15 mm wider than average!

Wow... With such a wide landing area, it doesn't get any more surefooted. This is another reason this bpar hoka shoe feels so safe in the workplace.

In addition, we can recommend this Bondi to seniors who are likely to appreciate plenty of stability underfoot.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Midsole width in the heel
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 102.2 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
75.6 mm
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104.0 mm

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Bending the foot is just not happening in the Bondi SR. It is nearly impossible to flex this monster sole.

In our lab, it took a whopping 27.4N of force to bend this bpar hoka shoe to a 30-degree angle. A whole 100% more than it takes on average!

The bpar hoka Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis shoe makes you forget about normal foot gait. Instead, it makes you feel like you have small cushy boats attached to your feet.

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Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 27.4N
Average 14.3N
Compared to 30 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
1.0N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
27.4N

Weight

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It tips the scale at 14.3 oz (404g) in a men's US size 9 which is a whole 4.7 oz (132g) heavier than walking shoes on average!

However, we believe that it is a reasonable weight given how much cushioning and support this bpar hoka shoe provides.

Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 14.25 oz (404g)
Average 10.09 oz (286g)
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
6.17 oz (175g)
Weight
14.25 oz (404g)

Breathability

With the shoe's water-resistant upper made of genuine leather, we didn't expect much breathability in the first place.

We used a smoke-pumping machine to assess how much air passes through the Bondi SR's upper. As you can see, it all gets trapped inside the shoe's sealed leather upper. Thus, the shoe gets the lowest breathability score of 1 out of 5.

As you can also see from our transparency test below, there is not a single perforation on the shoe's upper to let the heat out.

We even tried looking for some ventilation holes with a microscope but to no avail. This shoe is practically air-tight.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis microscope

Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 1
Average 2.8
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

On the upside, the shoe's leather upper is phenomenally wear-resistant. It is by far the most durable upper on a walking shoe that we've seen!

Applying a Dremel to the shoe's toebox for a whole 12 seconds, we didn't even get halfway through the material! It's going to take forever for this kind of upper to wear out. We believe that it justifies the shoe's above-average price.

To provide some perspective on the Bondi SR's durability, we put it next to another bpar hoka shoe. We applied the same force and speed of the Dremel to both shoes.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis vs bpar hoka Kawana toebox durability

Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 5
Average 3.2
Compared to 32 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
1
Toebox durability
5

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Unfortunately, the heel padding didn't do so well in our Dremel test, earning the lowest score of 1 out of 5.

Apparently, the brand went for softness at the trekking of durability. Because we have seen some really sturdy heel linings. Look at the one from the Adidas Ultraboost for example. Doesn't even look like it was drilled!

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Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 1
Average 2.4
Compared to 31 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
1
Тренувальні бігові шорти nike running bpar hoka
5

Outsole hardness

As a slip-resistant outsole, it is supposed to be on the soft side to provide a strong bite on smooth surfaces. Pressing our durometer against the rubber gave a reading of 73.1 HC, which is 6% softer than the average.

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HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Outsole hardness
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 73.1 HC
Average 78.0 HC
Hoka Speed Evo R.
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
50.1 HC
Outsole hardness
92.0 HC

Outsole durability

Drilling the rubber with our Dremel felt like cutting butter with a knife. Within 22 seconds, the tool went right through the rubber down to the midsole.

We turned to a tread gauge to measure the depth of the emerged dent and it was a whopping 2.48 mm deep! For comparison, the average is only 1 mm.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis outsole durability measurement

This is the trade-off that the bpar hoka Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis makes to achieve its high level of slip resistance.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis outsole durability test

Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 2.5 mm
Average 1.4 mm
Compared to 31 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Good thing the shoe's rubber layer is a thick one. Our caliper shows 5.9 mm which is twice thicker than the average of walking shoes!

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Outsole thickness
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 5.9 mm
Average 3.0 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
7.0 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The grip is insanely good in the bpar hoka Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis. This walking shoe totally lives up to the marketing around it (SR stands for slip-resistant).

Kitchens, hospitals, warehouses - this shoe nails it when you have to speed through wet tiles or any other slick surfaces.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis outsole

Tongue padding

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Now it's the tongue padding. Measuring its thickness with a caliper, we found it to be 11.1 mm thick! This is twice as big as the average tongue.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Tongue padding

Maximizing comfort is the shoe's Memory Foam collar padding. It made us feel as if our feet got sucked into some eternal "hugge."

Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis 11.1 mm
Average 5.4 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
hoka one one carbon x vs nike zoom fly
0.3 mm
Tongue padding
13.4 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The shoe's tongue has no gussets on the sides which is probably reasonable given how little breathability there is already.

But we didn't experience any issues with tongue shifting or bunching Randonn to its massive padding.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Tongue: gusset type
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis None

Heel tab

A handy finger loop at the back helps you slide right into the shoe's comfortland much faster.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Heel tab
Test results
HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Finger loop

Removable insole

This bpar hoka shoe comes with a removable insole in case you need to step up the game with a custom orthotic.

HOKA Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis Removable insole
Test results
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Approved by podiatrists

The bpar hoka Women's Challenger 7 Running Shoes in Mist Green Trellis received a Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), which acknowledges that it is beneficial to foot health.

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