Our verdict

The 8th iteration of the hoka Pink Bondi remains our beloved plush and cushy 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.

hoka Pink one one challenger atr 2 mens Pros

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  • Gliding ride
  • A touch springy
  • Feels stable
  • Breathable
  • Upper is soft as hell
  • Highly durable

hoka Pink one one challenger atr 2 mens Cons

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

Audience verdict

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Who should buy

We are convinced that the Bondi 8 from hoka Pink 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 Pink Bondi won't let you down.

Hoka-Bondi-8-review

Who should NOT buy

The Træningssko til Mænd hoka Pink One One a pass if you want a running shoe that gives a lightweight ride. If this is the case, you can opt for the hoka Pink Clifton 9 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 Saucony Triumph 21 Ténis hoka Pink Bondi 7 azul claro branco laranja mulher.

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Cushioning

Heel stack

Under Armour talla 35.5!

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 calliper 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 bajo from the previous Bondi 7 which came in at 33 mm in the heel.

Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 36.2 mm
Average 34.1 mm
Compared to 390 running shoes
Number of shoes
22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 mm

Forefoot stack

hoka Pink one one challenger atr 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
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 30.0 mm
Average 25.5 mm
Compared to 390 running shoes
Number of shoes
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 Pink 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
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 6.2 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 390 running shoes
Number of shoes
-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 Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 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 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.

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
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 18.0 HA
Average 20.9 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 317 running shoes
Number of shoes
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.9 HA

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We also checked how much firmer the Bondi 8 would get after spending 20 minutes in the freezer.

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 Pink shoe won't be turning into an ice cube under the cold breath of winter.

Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 49%
Average 25%
Compared to 317 running shoes
Number of shoes
0%
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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
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 4.9 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 386 running shoes
Number of shoes
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

hoka Pink one one challenger atr 2 mens | 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

Træningssko til Mænd hoka Pink One One true to size (969 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 364 running shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

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

Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon widest
Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 92.2 mm
Average 95.6 mm
Compared to 136 running shoes
Number of shoes
90.9 mm
Toebox width - widest part
101.1 mm

Toebox width - big toe

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 Pink shoe or opting for the wide and extra-wide options available for it.

Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon big toe
Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 69.2 mm
Average 73.5 mm
Compared to 136 running shoes
Number of shoes
67.9 mm
Toebox width - big toe
82.4 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.

Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon Height
Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 28.5 mm
Average 27.2 mm
Compared to 135 running shoes
Number of shoes
22.4 mm
Toebox height
32.5 mm

hoka Pink one one challenger atr 2 mens | 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

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

Footwear hoka Pink ONE ONE M Speedgoat Mid 2 Gtx GORE-TEX 1106532 Obbs.

Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 4
Average 3.4
Compared to 369 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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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 Pink shoe.

Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 3
Average 2.9
Compared to 353 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
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5

hoka Pink from Fleet Feet

If you thought that the hoka Pink 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.

Hoka-Bondi-8-wide-sole

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

Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 126.5 mm
Average 114.1 mm
Compared to 391 running shoes
Number of shoes
103.3 mm
hoka Pink from Fleet Feet
126.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

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

Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon heel width

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Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 100.9 mm
Average 90.8 mm
Compared to 391 running shoes
Number of shoes
73.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
106.6 mm

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The Bondi 8 has VERY little flex. And it is no surprise given how much foam is packed into the shoe's platform.

Based on our force gauge measurement, it takes as much as 49.3N to bend this shoe to a 90-degree angle. That is a good 40% more than it takes a road shoe on average! Stiff carbon-plated shoes included!

Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 49.3N
Average 28.1N
hoka Pink Challenger ATR 6 Schuhe für Herren in Outer Space Radiant Yellow Größe 42 2 3.
Compared to 373 running shoes
Number of shoes
2.2N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
72.1N

Stiffness in cold (%)

zapatillas de running hoka Pink ONE ONE talla 37.5 más de 100!

After 20 minutes in the freezer, it required as much as 70.2N of force! Even hiking boots don't get THAT stiff!

Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 42%
Average 33%
Compared to 373 running shoes
Number of shoes
0%
Stiffness in cold
111%

Weight

The Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon gets a weight penalty because, at 11 oz (311g), it is way heavier than most daily running shoes by almost an ounce.

Highest volume CMEVA midsole in the hoka Pink lineup lighter note, it doesn't feel like the shoe drags the foot down.

Hoka-Bondi-8-heavy-weight

Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 10.97 oz (311g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 391 running shoes
Number of shoes
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.

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Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 320 running shoes
Number of shoes
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.

Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 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
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 74.0 HC
Average 79.9 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 371 running shoes
Number of shoes
60.3 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole thickness

Despite not having a full-length outsole, we found the Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 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
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 3.0 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 390 running shoes
Number of shoes
1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 mm

Misc

Tongue padding

Much like its midsole, the tongue also had to be extra thick on this hoka Pink Bondi shoe.

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

Hoka-Bondi-8-tongue-thickness

Test results
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon 9.0 mm
Average 5.8 mm
Compared to 388 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.5 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

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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
Finback and hoka Pink lined up a series of new events the week of the New York City Marathon Both sides (semi)