Hoka One One W Bondi 9 Wide Black/Black - 37 1/3

I like the fit of the shoes. Sizing seems accurate, I’m normally 9.5-10 and 10s have a nice fit, not too tight while being snug enough not to slip around. They really feel comfortable when you put them on. The large sole/heel will take some getting used to, it changes your stride. In the little bit of running I’ve tried so far, the extra cushioning feels like it reduces impact of running. I’ve got bad knees so running in recent years always makes them ache for days after. I’m hoping these will improve that. I haven’t had them long enough to know how they’ll hold up, so I’ll set after more time using them. First impressions so far is that these could be a solution if injuries and age make running difficult. It’s at least worth a shot if you’ve been struggling with pain or given up for lower impact sports like swimming or biking.

Love these HOKA Bondi 9 sneakers! So light and comfortable! I just wear them for walking/hiking, not running, but they work great for my purposes. REI did not have my size (5) in stock at the store, but ordering them for home delivery was easy and the shoes came quickly.

The toe box is too narrow. I hope the next model is wider. I'm re-ordering but changing to a wide size to see if that fixes the problem.

The best cushioning Hoka’s. The Bondi 9 is even better than the Bondi 8.

These shoes are comfortable and provide a good if not great level of cushion for longer runs but they are not good for my specific needs. The shoe hugs my feet nicely and the upper material is super soft with good breathability in hot weather. I don’t love the lack of ground feel with the cushion, which is probably to be expected , but in return the bounce does feel like it helps with propelling me forward. The toe box is narrow for my feet and I don’t normally wear wide shoes, so something to keep in mind particularly if you are used to wearing an “natural style “ or expanded toe box type shoe. They seem well made and I will continue to use them. My runs have all been in the 5 mile range with this shoe. I don’t think that this shoe is particularly good for speed work it doesn’t feel responsive enough. Sprints and lateral direction changes feel unstable probably because of the cushion.