Our verdict
Pros
- Next-level comfort
- Great lockdown
- Molds to the feet
- Breathable
- Stable
- Hoka Glide Shoes
- Great grip on roads & light trails
- True to size
- 3 widths for men
- 2 the Hoka Toa GTX has a rubberized one
Cons
- Feels big & heavy
- Pricey
Audience verdict
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- Top 3% most popular running shoes
Comparison
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Who should buy Bondi 7
This is a maximalist shoe made for runners looking for a soft ride. It’s made specifically for long runs and recovery runs, as well as building up the mileage. Heel strikers benefit from Bondi 7 the most. It’s made for roads, but also works on well-maintained trails.
Who should NOT buy Bondi 7
Look away if you’re looking for a light shoe to accompany you on your speedwork and uptempo runs. This shoe is about comfort, not speed.
If speed is your cup of tea, check out zapatillas de running HOKA talla 38 or the race-ready Hoka’s Carbon X.
Bondi 7 vs. Bondi 6: pricey minor improvement
If your feet weren’t locked in or had hotspots in the Bondi 6, the 7th is a good update. Other than that, stick to your Bondi 6, especially if you find a great deal.
Two major improvements of the Bondi 7 are heel lock and breathability. Other than that, it’s about nuances and aesthetics. Here’s what's new in the 7:
Bondi 7 vs. Bondi 6
What got better
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- Great foot lock
- More breathable
- Softer
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- Extra-wide option
What got worse
- Midsole softness depends on the climate
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If you live in a colder climate, the midsole will not be as soft as advertised. This is because the performance of midsole foam depends on the weather and gets softer in warmer climates. Learn more in our research on how temperature affects running shoes.
In warm temperatures, the shoe has a plush pillowy feel but when exposed to sold, it becomes quite rigid and firm.
Heel and foot lock that deserve a medal
The Memory foam collar around the heel is the winner.
It got nothing but praise from us: the padding molds to our foot, adds more security and a truly personalized feel. It feels amazingly cozy around the ankle.
With Bondi 7 it’s not just about heel lock. The shoe provides a stunning lock for the whole foot, thanks to the new upper and overall design. Secure foot in a maximalist shoe = Bondi 7.
Cushioned for comfort and it worked
This is a maximalist shoe with more than generous cushioning. This is the Hoka shoe to get if you’re into maximal comfort, maximal cushioning, and soft rides.
Snug forefoot
If you have medium-volume feet, you might find the forefoot of this shoe to be snug. The toebox fits a little narrow.
If this worries you, consider the wide or extra wide option of the Bondi 7.
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This is the first Hoka shoe that comes in 3 widths for men: regular, wide, and extra-wide. For women, there are 2 options. Note that not all colors are available in all width options.
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Pain comes with a price and this Hoka shoe turns out to be one of the heaviest high-mileage trainers on the market.
Just look at the comparison:
| Type of running shoes | Average weight [oz] men | Average weight [g] men |
| Bondi 7 | 10.7 | 303.0 |
| Hoka running shoes | 9.7 | 275.8 |
| mens hoka one one ora recovery slide | 10.5 | 299.0 |
| Running shoes | 9.8 | 278.8 |
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Hoka’s signature Meta-Rocker supports the heel-to-toe movement and in Bondi 7 it literally rolls you through transitions. In other common shoes, this rolling is replaced with a distinctive flexing movement.
Not durable
The best way to describe the Bondi's durability is that it is average or acceptable. The exposed midsole on the midfoot with no rubber elements shows wear early on and we don't expect the blown rubber to last long (400-500 miles).
But it’s a compromise: the shoe does offer a soft ride.
Upper upped the ante
The new engineered mesh upper receives a bit more structure now with thin overlay strips around the midfoot at the toebox. This update enhances the fit and doesn’t let the upper collapse in on itself.
In addition, Hoka found a way to make the Bondi 7 more breathable than the 6.
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This shoe is heavy and high-stacked. Although the cushioning is consistent throughout the entire shoe, when landing on the forefoot you get to feel all the weight. Running becomes difficult. This Hoka shoe is for heel strikers only.
As stable as a maximalist shoe can get
Hoka’s Bondi 7 has a wide base that even widens top-down which adds stability. And it feels stable, especially when the stack height is taken into account.
Pricey shoe for recovery runs
Given that you can’t do fartlek or speed workouts in this shoe, its price tag is definitely high. It might make sense if you’re only into easy/long runs.
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- There are thin reflective strips so you’ll be more visible during night runs.
- High-stacked running shoes like Bondi 7 may require an adaptation period.
- One expert mentioned the ankle being turned due to stack height.
