Hoka Bondi 9
Exact average 80.7 · 4 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 80
OutdoorGearLab's review has no printed score; we read it as 59/100. The other 5 average 85.
Image: Hoka6 professional reviewers tested the Hoka Bondi 9, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and performance. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Woman & Home, Run to the Finish, RunningShoesGuru and 3 more
The catch: It is a lot of shoe and not for faster runs.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Woman & Home
The reviewer found the Bondi 9 a very comfortable, well-supported daily shoe that eased her sore knees on long runs and walks.
Read Woman & Home review - 89Run to the Finish
A comfortable, stable and smoother max cushion trainer that revives the Bondi, though it is a big shoe unsuited to speedwork.
Read Run to the Finish review - 80RunningShoesGuru
A good max-cushioned trainer for easy and recovery runs with a firm, supportive ride.
Read RunningShoesGuru review - 59OutdoorGearLab
Improved over the last version and supportive, but firm and clunky, with a cramped toe box and poor wet traction; better suited to casual wear or slow short runs than dedicated running.
Read OutdoorGearLab review - 83est.The Size 15 Runner
A big, softer and lighter update that makes the Bondi a great easy-day max cushion shoe, though it is slightly overpriced and not for fast running.
Read The Size 15 Runner review - 83est.Trail & Kale
A plush, stable max-cushion trainer that suits easy miles, recovery runs and long days on foot.
Read Trail & Kale review
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Common questions
Is the Hoka Bondi 9 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 6 recommend it. It is a lot of shoe and not for faster runs.
Do critics agree about the Hoka Bondi 9?
One critic disagrees: scores range from 59 (OutdoorGearLab) to 90 (Woman & Home), a spread of 31 points across 6 reviews. OutdoorGearLab's review has no printed score; we read it as 59/100. The other 5 average 85.
What do critics dislike about the Hoka Bondi 9?
Price (3 of 6 reviews), Fit (2 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Hoka Bondi 9?
The Hoka Skyflow (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.