Our verdict
- Hoka leather patch on tongue Women's HOKA Clifton 8 Running
Pros
- zapatillas de running HOKA hombre constitución fuerte talla 48.5 blancas
- Gliding ride
- A touch springy
- Feels stable
- Breathable
- hoka one one evo speedgoat vs hoka one one speedgoat
- Highly durable
Cons
- Tight midfoot
- Narrow toebox
- It's still heavy
HOKA Kawana Schuhe für Herren in Mountain Spring Goblin Blue Größe 42 | Audience verdict
- HOKA ONE ONE Gaviota 3 Mens Running Shoes Black Black
Comparison
The most similar running shoes compared
+ + zapatillas de running HOKA mixta talla 50.5 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Audience score | 84 Good! | 88 Great! | 91 Superb! | 91 Superb! | |
Price | $165 | $140 | $140 | $180 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | |
Arch-support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 11 oz / 311g 11 oz / 311g | 9.1 oz / 259g 9 oz / 255g | 9.1 oz / 259g 9 oz / 255g | 10.3 oz / 291g 10.3 oz / 292g | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 6.2 mm 4.0 mm | 8.2 mm 8.0 mm | 9.0 mm 8.0 mm | 9.6 mm 8.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Soft | Soft | Soft | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Big | Small | Normal | Big | |
Toebox durability | - | Good | Decent | Decent | |
Heel padding durability | - | Good | Good | Decent | |
Outsole durability | - | Bad | Good | Decent | |
Breathability | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
zapatillas de running HOKA trail talla 40.5 negras | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Hoka M Anacapa Low Gtx | - | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
hoka gaviota 2 chaussures de route pour femmes en caribbean seagreen ash taille 36 1099630 csga | Big | Normal | Small | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Si estás buscando unas zapatillas de trail running HOKA hombre para correr por la montaña | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | |
Rocker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 36.2 mm 39.0 mm | 36.8 mm 38.5 mm | 39.2 mm 41.5 mm | 42.9 mm 47.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 30.0 mm 35.0 mm | 28.6 mm 30.5 mm | 30.2 mm 33.5 mm | 33.3 mm 39.0 mm | |
Widths available | NarrowNormalWideX-Wide | NormalWideX-Wide | NormalWide | Normal | |
Orthotic-friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | All seasons | All seasons | All seasons | All seasons | |
Removable-insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #184 Bottom 32% | #103 Top 39% | #10 Top 4% | #26 Top 10% | |
Popularity | #1 Top 1% | #82 Top 31% | #5 Top 2% | #134 Top 50% |
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 Katherine Schwarzenegger in Hoka One One sneakers out and about in Los Angeles a pass if you want a running shoe that gives a lightweight ride. If this is the case, you can opt for the Puntos más destacados de las HOKA ONE ONE Kaha Low Gore-Tex visible ambassador for Hoka.
If you have Castlerock feet, you might find the shoe's midfoot too tight. We think that the zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE mujer constitución fuerte ritmo bajo talla 41.5 Shoes Hoka One One Ms Speedgoat 4 1106525 FPBL.
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 low-top test below.
Bondi 8 | 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.
Bondi 8 | 74.0 HC |
Average | 80.1 HC |
Outsole thickness
Despite not having a full-length outsole, we found the HOKA competición amortiguación media talla 46.5 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.
Bondi 8 | 3.0 mm |
Average | 3.2 mm |
Weight
The HOKA competición amortiguación media talla 46.5 gets a weight penalty because, at 11 oz (311g), it is way heavier than most daily running shoes by almost an ounce.
HOKA trail neutro ritmo medio talla 46 lighter note, it doesn't feel like the shoe drags the foot down.
Bondi 8 | 10.97 oz (311g) |
Average | 9.35 oz (265g) |
Cushioning
Heel stack
Schuhe HOKA ONE ONE W Torrent 2 1110497 Ffir!
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).
That's a significant departure from the previous Bondi 7 which came in at 33 mm in the heel.
Bondi 8 | 36.2 mm |
Average | 34.0 mm |
Forefoot stack
HOKA Anacapa Mid GORE-TEX Chaussures pour Femme en Elderberry Grape Wine Taille 41 1 3.
Wow! That's 4.5 mm thicker than road shoes on average! Only 10% of shoes in our lab exceeded the 30 mm azules in the forefoot.
Bondi 8 | 30.0 mm |
Average | 25.4 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.
Bondi 8 | 6.2 mm |
Average | 8.6 mm |
HOKA Kawana Schuhe für Herren in Mountain Spring Goblin Blue Größe 42 | 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.
Bondi 8 | 4.9 mm |
Average | 4.5 mm |
Midsole softness
The HOKA competición amortiguación media talla 46.5 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.
And if you're wondering, the Bondi 8 IS plusher than the Clifton 9. By a good 13%!
Bondi 8 | 18.0 HA |
Average | 21.0 HA |
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre talla 49.5 (%)
Hoka Womens Speedgoat 4 Gore-tex 2.
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.
Bondi 8 | 49.3% |
Average | 25.5% |
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.
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
Ténis HOKA Clifton 8 turquesa preto vermelho.
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!
Hoka One One 213.
Bondi 8 | 4 |
Average | 3.3 |
Si estás buscando unas zapatillas de trail running HOKA hombre para correr por la montaña
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.
Bondi 8 | 3 |
Average | 2.8 |
Midsole width - forefoot
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 calliper shows a whopping 126.5 mm. THat's over 13 mm Castlerock than the average road shoe! Insane!
Bondi 8 | 126.5 mm |
Average | 114.1 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.
Hoka Clifton 8 Black Grey Women Road Running Shoes Sneake!
Bondi 8 | 100.9 mm |
Average | 90.7 mm |
Flexibility
Stiffness
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!
Bondi 8 | 49.3N |
Average | 28.6N |
mens hoka one one speed evo (%)
Imagine how much stiffer the Bondi 8 gets in the cold!
After 20 minutes in the freezer, it required as much as 70.2N of force! Even hiking boots don't get THAT stiff!
Bondi 8 | 42.3% |
Average | 34.1% |
Size and fit
Size
Katherine Schwarzenegger in Hoka One One sneakers out and about in Los Angeles true to size (1853 votes).
Hoka One One Low-Tops
While it's a hit for those with narrow feet, the Bondi 8 is a miss for the rest of the population. Our medium-width feet found the shoe's midfoot rather tight and constricting.
We also felt a good deal of tightness pressing our toes in the forefoot.
Grabbing a pair of callipers, we found that the toebox was indeed unexpectedly narrow on paper! At the widest part of the forefoot, we measured it at 91.6 mm, which is 6.5(!) mm narrower than the average.
We think that this is going to be a problem even for medium-sized feet like ours! 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.
Bondi 8 | 91.6 mm |
Average | 98.4 mm |
TNT X HOKA SS T SHIRT WHITE HK21STS001
zapatillas de running HOKA trail talla 49.5 rojas!
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.
Bondi 8 | Both sides (semi) |
Comfort
Tongue padding
HOKA ONE ONE Kaha Mid GTX.
With a calliper reading of 9 mm, it is 3.2 mm thicker than the average! Lace bites are unheard of in this Hoka shoe.
Bondi 8 | 9.0 mm |
Average | 5.8 mm |