HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8

I've been in Bondi's for 8 years now and I credit them with saving my knees. 

I'm 6'3, 200lbs, and 58 years old. I am a semi-retired diesel runner that, years ago, raced longer distance but not at competitive pace (hobbyjogger +) - from 10K to 50K - several times a year. Now I'm down to ~20mi/wk, enough to avoid changing clothing sizes. 

I had tried a number of brands and models and still experienced some knee discomfort. Enter the Bondis, problem solved. With the exception of the Bondi 2's and 3's, every model has been exceptional for me. 

The 8's present a neutral, ultra-cushioned ride. Outstanding style and colorways. Just the right amount of room in the toebox (I have a narrow forefoot). Great arch support, no slipping at the heel. Lots of grip in the wet on pavement, even could wear them on hardpacked trail, plenty of grip to deal with rocks and roots. Long lasting, I'll get 500 miles out of a pair before they're retired to walking duty. 

The only thing that could be a plus or minus, depending, is that the tongue is hard - attached to one side of the upper - meaning it won't slip, but you're pretty much stuck with the tongue position they give you. I don't mind it; YMMV. 

At this point, unless Hoka produces a crap Bondi, I'm a customer. 

Feels great!

My old knees, battered after decades of running have been given new like with Hoka Bondi

The Bondi 8 is version I am sticking with as long as they make it.

I need lots of cushion, and the Bondi 8 is the most comfortable shoe I've ever owned.

It's very cushioned but also heavy. I feel like it has a tendency to cause blisters because of the narrow toe box. I myself started to suffer blisters when I increased my mileage. This could however just be because I have a shoe rotation and just run in this one.

Most comfortale shoe to train in long distance runs. Durable and lots of cushion for a smooth ride.

This shoe sucks only 90 year old gym teachers wear them that say they used to run.

I have metatarsalagia. These are the only shoes I can really run in right now. I have run 2 trail ultras in them (a 50k and 50 miler) and they held up great. Only complaint is that they are a little clunky and very expensive. If I didn’t have foot problems, I would probably not run in them.