Our verdict
Pros
- Oozing with comfort
- Gliding ride
- HOKA ONE ONE Mach 4 Women's Running Shoes Black Dark Shadow
- Feels stable
- Breathable
- Upper is soft as hell
- Highly durable
Cons
- Tight midfoot
- Narrow toebox
- It's still heavy
Comparison
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Audience score | 84 Good! | 88 Great! | 90 Superb! | 90 Superb! | |
Price | £150 | £140 | £160 | £170 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 11 HOKA Women's Carbon X 3 Running Shoes in Evening Primrose Scuba Blue 11 HOKA Women's Carbon X 3 Running Shoes in Evening Primrose Scuba Blue | 9.1 oz / 259g 9 oz / 255g | 10.7 Chinelos HOKA Ora Recovery Slide azul escuro 10.5 zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución ligera talla 37.5 | 10.8 oz / 305g 10.9 HOKA ONE ONE W Ora Recovery 2 Shoe | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 6.2 mm 4.0 mm | 8.2 mm 8.0 mm | 9.1 mm 5.0 mm | 6.6 mm 6.0 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 | Balanced | Soft | |
Salomon hombre amortiguación media talla 32 | Big | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Good | Good | Decent | |
HOKA Mach 4 Chaussures pour Femme en Orchid Hush Taille 40 | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Outsole durability | - | Bad | Good | Decent | |
Breathability | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Breathable | |
HOKA Kaha 2 GORE-TEX Schuhe für Damen in Blue Coral Blue Graphite | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Flip flops HOKA ONE ONE Ora Recovery Flip 1099675 Bdggr | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Zapatillas mujer HOKA Carbon X 3 Festival Fuchsia | Big | Normal | Small | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
HOKA hombre pie normal talla 41 | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | |
Rocker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 36.2 mm 39.0 mm | 36.8 mm 38.5 mm | 41.3 mm 43.0 mm | 42.3 mm 47.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 30.0 mm 35.0 mm | 28.6 mm 30.5 mm | 32.2 mm 38.0 mm | 35.7 mm 41.0 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWideX-Wide | NormalWideX-Wide | NormalWideX-Wide | Normal | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | All seasons | All seasons | All seasons | SummerAll seasons | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #399 Bottom 26% | #123 Top 39% | #31 Top 10% | #37 Top 12% | |
Popularity | #2 Top 1% | #85 Top 27% | #2 Top 1% | #4 Top 2% |
HOKA Mach 4 Chaussures pour Femme en Orchid Hush Taille 40 | 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 Compara precios de las HOKA Mafate Speed 3 a pass if you want a running shoe that gives a lightweight ride. If this is the case, you can opt for the zapatillas de running HOKA hombre competición voladoras distancias cortas HOKA Womens Mach Shoes 5 in White Copper.
If you have wider feet, you might find the shoe's midfoot too tight. We think that the Saucony Triumph 21 would be a better fit in your case.
Cushioning
Heel stack
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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 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.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 36.2 mm |
Average | 34.2 mm |
Forefoot stack
Things get even beefier in the forefoot as our calliper 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.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 30.0 mm |
Average | 25.6 mm |
Drop
However, we were disappointed to find a contrariety 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.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 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%!
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 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.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 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.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 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
Compara precios de las HOKA Mafate Speed 3 true to size (2157 votes).
zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE minimalistas talla 46.5 baratas menos de 60
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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.

zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 92.2 mm |
Average | 95.5 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 shoe or opting for the wide and extra-wide options available for it.

zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 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.

zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 28.5 mm |
Average | 27.1 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
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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!
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zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 4 |
Average | 3.4 |
HOKA Mach 4 Chaussures pour Femme en Orchid Hush Taille 40 | HOKA hombre pie normal talla 41
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.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 3 |
Average | 2.9 |
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 wider than the average road shoe! Insane!
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 126.5 mm |
Average | 114.1 mm |
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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.
Having such a wide landing area, no wonder we felt so stable in the zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas!
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 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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zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 17.7N |
Average | 15.6N |
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After 20 minutes in the freezer, it required as much as 70.2N of force! Even hiking boots don't get THAT stiff!
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 42% |
Average | 32% |
Weight
The zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas gets a weight penalty because, at 11 oz (311g), it is way heavier than most daily running shoes by almost an ounce.
Hoka flip flops lighter note, it doesn't feel like the shoe drags the foot down.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 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.
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zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 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.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 74.0 HC |
Average | 79.7 HC |
Outsole thickness
Despite not having a full-length outsole, we found the zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas 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.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 3.0 mm |
Average | 3.2 mm |
Misc
Tongue padding
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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.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | 9.0 mm |
Average | 5.8 mm |
Tongue: gusset type
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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.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One 10k talla 46 naranjas | Both sides (semi) |