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REVIEW: HOKA Bondi 8 Road Running Shoes

One of the hardest working shoes in the HOKA line-up, the Bondi 8 takes a bold step forward this season, reworked with softer, lighter foams and a brand-new extended heel geometry. Taking on a billowed effect, the rear crash pad affords an incredibly soft and balanced ride from heel strike to forefoot transition.

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Pictured: The HOKA Bondi 8 Road Running Shoes

Price:£144.99
Weight:Women's: 252g / Men's: 307g
Drop:4mm
Stack Heights:Women's: 31mm heel, 27mm forefoot / Men's: 33mm heel, 29mm forefoot
Type:Cushioned/Neutral

SHOP THE NEW HOKA BONDI 8 ROAD RUNNING SHOES HERE

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Pictured: The HOKA Bondi 8 Road Running Shoes

KEY FEATURES

Upper:

  • Vegan

  • Engineered mesh with recycled content

  • Partially gusseted tongue

  • Recycled content lining

  • Ortholite® Hybrid (recycled) sockliner

Midsole:

  • All-new lightweight, resilient foam

  • Heel pull tab

  • Extended heel with billowed grooves

Outsole:

  • Durabrasion rubber outsole

  • Zonal rubber placement for weight savings

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Pictured: The HOKA Bondi 8 Road Running Shoe

ENHANCEMENTS FROM THE BONDI 7

  • Softer, more resilient new foam

  • More rubber coverage for enhanced durability

  • More precise internal collar foam for enhanced comfort

  • Extended heel for smoother transitions

  • More sustainable materials

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Pictured: The HOKA Bondi 8 Road Running Shoe

COMPARISON WITH OTHER HOKA MODELS

Bondi 8 vs Clifton 8:

  • Both the Bondi 8 and Clifton 8 are legacy icons with ample cushioning, minimal weight, and a uniquely smooth ride.

  • The Bondi 8 is a maximally-cushioned shoe first and foremost. The Clifton achieves a best-of-both-worlds balance.

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Pictured: The HOKA Bondi 8 Road Running Shoe

Bondi 8 vs Kawana:

  • Both the Bondi 8 and Kawana feature maximal HOKA cushioning, and unique geometry designed to provide a smooth, supportive ride at any pace.

  • The Kawana features a more responsive CMEVA foam and SwallowTail™ geometry designed to provide a more versatile training experience.

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