Our verdict
Hoka markets the Bondi 5 as its most cushioned runner, which is quite a feat in itself as the Hoka brand generally has oversized cushioning. This ultra-cushioned trainer packs a lot of goodness in an impressively lightweight package that keeps the runner comfortable for long miles at a time.
Pros
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- Supportive for all-day wear
- Stable platform
- Helps relieve foot and leg pain
- Impressively light
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- Breathable
- Can handle light trails
- Durable outsole
Cons
- High-end price
- Tongue causes rubbing
Who should buy the Hoka Bondi 5
The Hoka Bondi 5 is likely to be an enticing option if you are after the following:
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- a supportive shoe for long recovery runs as well as long-distance efforts up to a marathon
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Who should NOT buy the shoe
The Hoka Bondi series is surely a pricey one. For a cheaper alternative with similar characteristics consider getting the Hoka Clifton 8 or the Brooks Ghost 15.
Cushioning is king in the Bondi 5
Coming from Hoka's most cushioned shoe line, it's hard to overestimate the comfort provided by the Bondi 5.
A great number of runners have benefited from the shoe's generous stack of plush foam (33 mm in the heel and 29 mm in the forefoot). In the words of a reviewer, it's "like the Rolls Royce of shoes - you just glide along on pillowy suspension."
Based on the general feedback, this is indeed a perfect option for cruising long miles without feeling beat up afterward. The Bondi 5 helped many people feel relieved from the pain and discomfort they normally experience:
- "my legs, knees, and joints never feel any stress"
- "can completely change a runner's ability to recover due to its cushioning"
- "helps with recovering from a calf strain and ankle tendinitis"
Rocker design pushes you forward
The front portion of the sole is raised upwards which helps roll this monster of a shoe forward, creating a rocker-like effect. According to the runners, it helps in creating smoother and faster heel-to-toe transitions. No matter if you are a heel striker or not, the rocker helps with rolling you forward to a quicker push-off. It "complements the overly thick layer of cushioning very well," as stated by a reviewer.
Another reviewer proudly reported setting a lifetime personal record for the 10K and half marathon in the Hoka Bondi 5.
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Just like most Hoka shoes, the Bondi 5 features an impressively wide footprint. Having such a wide base to push off from made runners feel much more stable and surefooted despite the shoe's high stack. "I never feel as if I’m at risk of rolling an ankle," says one of them.
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A vast majority of the Bondi 5 owners expected a much heavier shoe when they purchased it. But given its massive, higher-than-average stack height, the shoe ended up weighing less than daily trainers on average!
For reference, daily trainers with a heel height of 33 mm and above weigh 300 g on average. Meanwhile, the Bondi 5 weighs only 283 g per shoe.
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The outsole unit of the shoe has an updated lug pattern that delivers enhanced traction while running on the road. hoka clifton 8 chaussures de route pour femmes en whitewhite 1119394 wwh.
The Hoka Bondi 5 also utilizes the moderate Heel Bevel that provides smoother heel-to-toe transitions and also for added durability and enhanced ground contact.
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The Hoka Bondi 5 comes with a breathable upper coverage that keeps the foot dry and comfortable all throughout the run.
The Comfort Frame delivers maximum comfort and the 3D Puff Print Frame offers lightweight and added support.
