Bondi 7 Running Shoe (Men)

The sales person in Freeport, Brian, was excellent. As I walked through the store with my new Hokas in hand, every salesperson I passed, congratulated me on this purchase. I could tell these sneakers were very comfortable when I tried them on but wearing them for extended periods proved impossible. I have a condition on my left foot called metatarsalgia. There is no way to tell if a particular pair of shoes will be ok without taking a couple of long walks. Unfortunatel, I was unable to keep these.

The Hoka Bondi One performed as described. Previously, I had irritated a 2nd metatarsal joint from cross country skiing. I needed a cushioned, but stiff forefoot sole to take pressure off the joint. The Hoka combined with an orthotic met the challenge of healing the irritation. The shoe is high quality with plenty of toe room, slightly rocker bottomed, very light and very well cushioned from heel to toe. The company did an excellent job designing the shoe. Thank you L.L.Bean.

fantastic shoes. I have the Hoka Speedgoat hiking boots and those are the most comfortable mid-ankle hiking boot I have ever had. Given that, I thought I would try the Bondi 7 running/walking shoe for walks around the neighborhood and while at work on concrete floors. The are just as comfortable as the Speedgoat boots. I have arthritis in both of my big toes, but these Hokas eliminate the pain and I don't notice the stiffness in my feet. The cushioning is outstanding (no pun intended).

I've owned the Hoka shoes for about a month now and have been pleasantly surprised. I did not know anything about this brand when I tried a pair on in the store and was impressed. I ended up buying them that day. The shoes provide ample support in the arch as well as around the foot, while providing plenty of cushioning as well. The result is a soft yet firm feeling. I generally require orthotics in athletic shoes, but have been wearing these without any additional insoles other than the ones that come with the shoes. They are also nice looking overall, are different without being too crazy. I'll be looking to get another pair of these in the future if they hold up as well as they've done so far.