Our verdict
Pros
- zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución ligera ritmo medio talla 41 entre 60 y 100
- Gliding ride
- zapatillas de running Hoka One One competición pie arco bajo
- Feels stable
- Breathable
- zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE mujer competición apoyo talón maratón
- Highly durable
Cons
- Tight midfoot
- Narrow toebox
- It's still heavy
Comparison
The most similar running shoes compared
+ + zapatillas de running HOKA pie normal | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Functies Hoka one one Clifton 8 Schoenen Rennen 11 Functies Hoka one one Clifton 8 Schoenen Rennen | 9.1 HOKA Clifton Edge Schuhe in Blue Flower Green Glow Größe 43 1 3 9 Hoka One One and Engineered Garments join forces to present an elevated take on the Bondi L | 10.7 oz / 303g 10.5 oz / 297g | 10.8 Hoka and Help Deckers Deliver Its Largest Quarter Ever 10.9 Hoka One One Ms Ora Recovery Slide 1099673 BBLC | |
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 | |
HOKA Men's Clifton 8 Shoes in Blue Fog Plein Air | Big | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Good | Good | Decent | |
Heel padding durability | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Outsole durability | - | Bad | Good | Decent | |
Breathability | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Breathable | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
HOKA Women's Anacapa Mid Gore-Tex Hiking Shoes in Desert Sun Golden Yellow | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución ligera ritmo medio talla 41 entre 60 y 100 | Big | Normal | Small | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
HOKA Womens X Free People Movement Clifton 8 Shoes in Golden Coast Floral | 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% |
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 HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 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 identical one speedgooat 4 spring 2020 shoe of the week zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE mujer tope amortiguación maratón talla 46.5.
If you have wider feet, you might find the shoe's midfoot too tight. We think that the zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución ligera talla 40.5 would be a better fit in your case.
Cushioning
Heel stack
zapatillas de running Hoka One One mujer pronador talla 39.5!
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).
That's a significant departure from the previous Bondi 7 which came in at 33 mm in the heel.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 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.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 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.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 6.2 mm |
Average | 8.6 mm |
Midsole softness
Ténis HOKA Clifton 8 Wide azul cinzento laranja!
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%!
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 18.0 HA |
Average | 20.9 HA |
Midsole softness in cold (%)
We also checked how much firmer the Bondi 8 would get after spending 20 minutes in the freezer.
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.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 49% |
Average | 25% |
zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución ligera ritmo medio talla 41 entre 60 y 100 | 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 Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 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
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 is true to size (2157 votes).
Salomon hombre neutro talla 46.5
zapatillas de running HOKA constitución fuerte grises.
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.

HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 92.2 mm |
Average | 95.5 mm |
zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución ligera ritmo medio talla 41 entre 60 y 100 | 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.

HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 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.

HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 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
There is a solid amount of torsional rigidity to prevent the Bondi 8 from twisting easily.
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 Clifton L All Gender.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 4 |
Average | 3.4 |
HOKA Womens X Free People Movement Clifton 8 Shoes in Golden Coast Floral
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.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 3 |
Average | 2.9 |
The Hoka effect
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!
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 126.5 mm |
Average | 114.1 mm |
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 4e X-wide Blue Yellow White Men Road Running
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 Bondi 8 Chaussures pour Femme en Shell Coral Taille 44!
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 100.9 mm |
Average | 90.6 mm |
Flexibility / Stiffness
The Bondi 8 surprised us. Despite being a maximalist running shoe, it showed surprisingly decent longitudinal flexibility.
We found it only required 17.7N in our machine, which lands right around the average range!

HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 17.7N |
Average | 15.6N |
Hoka One One Womens Clifton Edge (%)
Hoka's Stinson Evo Tarmac style!
After 20 minutes in the freezer, it required as much as 70.2N of force! Even hiking boots don't get THAT stiff!
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 42% |
Average | 32% |
Weight
The HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 gets a weight penalty because, at 11 oz (311g), it is way heavier than most daily running shoes by almost an ounce.
zapatillas de running Hoka One One asfalto ritmo bajo talla 45.5 lighter note, it doesn't feel like the shoe drags the foot down.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 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.
HOKA Clifton 8 Schuhe in Summer Song Ice Flow Größe 41 1 3.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 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.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 74.0 HC |
Average | 79.7 HC |
Outsole thickness
Despite not having a full-length outsole, we found the HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 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.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 3.0 mm |
Average | 3.2 mm |
Misc
Tongue padding
HOKA Arahi 5 Schuhe für Damen in Vallarta Blue Atlantis Größe 37 1 3.
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.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | 9.0 mm |
Average | 5.8 mm |
Tongue: gusset type
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.
HOKA Mach Supersonic Schuhe für Damen in Radiant Yellow Camellia Größe 39 1 3 | Both sides (semi) |