Hoka Bondi 8 Womens, 8 / Black/Black BBLC

Having a wide size with planter fasciitis and pronation with tendency to turn or be unsteady on an ankle, I have usually bought other brands. But last year I tried the Bondi 7 and while nice still had both toe box issues and pronation issues but really loved the sneakers. Last week I purchased the Bondi 8, as the design clued me in to MAYBE somebody had figured the issues out and WOW what a difference! The Bond 8, has a more splaid sole offering a 'check' against the pronation and ankle flipping, and it has a better wrap-around of material at ankle AND better toe box. Wider toe box. I can choose my socks more easily to wear. I wear my sneakers to run around in daily job of teaching, stairs, distances between schools, currently constantly in hospitals and rehabs for ... MoreHaving a wide size with planter fasciitis and pronation with tendency to turn or be unsteady on an ankle, I have usually bought other brands. But last year I tried the Bondi 7 and while nice still had both toe box issues and pronation issues but really loved the sneakers. Last week I purchased the Bondi 8, as the design clued me in to MAYBE somebody had figured the issues out and WOW what a difference! The Bond 8, has a more splaid sole offering a 'check' against the pronation and ankle flipping, and it has a better wrap-around of material at ankle AND better toe box. Wider toe box. I can choose my socks more easily to wear. I wear my sneakers to run around in daily job of teaching, stairs, distances between schools, currently constantly in hospitals and rehabs for family at fast moments and they are making it possible for me to turn on a dime to help without losing my balance. And they are LIGHT on the feet. The only comment of suggestion is that the designers need to make the insole slightly wider or different design to make the interior edge at the arch not rub. It requires ME to figure that issue out and for the price it's an easy fix by the company. FIX IT PLEASE. Outside of that I highly recommend these Bondi 8's for everyday wear.

About Hoka having the most comfortable shoes ever! Yes, admittedly they look quite huge and some of the colorways practically scream at you, but they are much lighter than they look and I'm really liking the newer colors they have available now. I'd seen Hokas in stores for a few years and just kept passing them by until a couple of months ago when the new Clifton 9 caught my eye and I've been hooked ever since. I'm not a runner but I do love to walk and I now own 3 pairs of Hokas, including the Bondi 8 which is the reason for this review.It's the biggest Hoka style I currently have (that is until I decide on purchasing the Bondi X, hehe) but it's not a heavy shoe at all. I had to have the Cherries Jubilee color and it arrived just as pictured. Simply gorgeous! ... MoreAbout Hoka having the most comfortable shoes ever! Yes, admittedly they look quite huge and some of the colorways practically scream at you, but they are much lighter than they look and I'm really liking the newer colors they have available now. I'd seen Hokas in stores for a few years and just kept passing them by until a couple of months ago when the new Clifton 9 caught my eye and I've been hooked ever since. I'm not a runner but I do love to walk and I now own 3 pairs of Hokas, including the Bondi 8 which is the reason for this review.It's the biggest Hoka style I currently have (that is until I decide on purchasing the Bondi X, hehe) but it's not a heavy shoe at all. I had to have the Cherries Jubilee color and it arrived just as pictured. Simply gorgeous! Took them on a trip to the San Diego zoo, walked six miles with no problem and no sore feet. Plenty of room for my somewhat wide feet even though I purchased a regular width as that was all that was available for the color. Loved them so much I'm now waiting on a second pair in the Shifting Sands color ;)

I've been a Hoka-Bondi customer since the Bondi 4 came out. In my opinion the Bondi 7 is the best running shoe ever made (period, hands down!). Now, we have the Bondi 8, and I am very unhappy. Where do I start with one of the poorest-designed shoes ever made. First of all, the toe box is lower, and narrow (compared to the Bondi 7). The shoe laces are made of a cheaper material than the Bondi 7, and are so short you cannot tie a 'runner's lace' using the top hole for the laces. The tongue of the shoe is sewn into the side of the shoe (for no reason I can think of), so it cannot be adjusted. And, no, sorry, I am not done yet. The tab used to pull the shoe on (on the top portion of the heel) is sewn on vertically instead of horizontally, and is made of cheaper fabric ... MoreI've been a Hoka-Bondi customer since the Bondi 4 came out. In my opinion the Bondi 7 is the best running shoe ever made (period, hands down!). Now, we have the Bondi 8, and I am very unhappy. Where do I start with one of the poorest-designed shoes ever made. First of all, the toe box is lower, and narrow (compared to the Bondi 7). The shoe laces are made of a cheaper material than the Bondi 7, and are so short you cannot tie a 'runner's lace' using the top hole for the laces. The tongue of the shoe is sewn into the side of the shoe (for no reason I can think of), so it cannot be adjusted. And, no, sorry, I am not done yet. The tab used to pull the shoe on (on the top portion of the heel) is sewn on vertically instead of horizontally, and is made of cheaper fabric that is not reflective. And, now, for my least favorite part of the shoe. The whole bottom portion of the shoe is outright silly. What the heck are those 'waves' about that extend from the footbed to the ground? This is especially bad for a runner (like myself) who supinates. My feet are constantly trying to run on the outside of the shoe, but can't because of the wide base of the shoe. Two good things about this shoe are the cushioning, and the color (love the purple).