The Bondi 7 is Hoka One One's most cushioned road shoe. It has been a staple of the Hoka range for many years, and is recommended by many podiatrists.
It provides a huge amount of impact absorption for those of us who need a little more protection.
The full-length EVA midsole provides a smooth, comfortable ride with a super breathable upper and meta-rocker geometry creating a balanced and plush shoe.
It is perfect for long distance training runs and long walks and long days on your feet.
Irrespective of their business practices the hoka is a useful shoe in patients with foot problems and ankle arthritis due to its rocker bottom design that allows weight transmission through the gait cycle without relying on a mobile ankle joint. I’ve found my patients love them, but yes they are not cheap.
Are Hoka shoes good for overpronation too? I also need to wear orthotics to combat this and avoid pain, I'm wondering if these shoes would be useful?
These are neutral running shoes so it depends how much you pronate. Stability is pretty good, but if you really need it to be very stabile look at the Arahi 6 or saucony guide 15 or tempus.
@Juggernaut1984: Yeah I pronate quite a bit, I think it would be safe to say it's moderate to severe? Any other models you recommend given that? Other than stability, is there any other feature I should look out for, for overpronation?
Thanks!
@monkeyoutlet: I'd be looking at the saucony tempus. Might be a bit more expensive though.
It also depends how far you are running. And what type of runs. If you are doing less than 10k runs some neutral shoes would be ok.
My top choice choice is the New Balance Lerato if you can find it in your size. Good stability and very soft. Definitely one for casual wear and casual running. Also about the most comfortable shoe out there.
@Juggernaut1984: Yeah the arahi is designed for pronation I have a pair and it's very noticeable how much it helps
If you wear orthotics then you should be wearing neutral shoes. The orthotic does the work for you.
There are HEAPS of heavily rockered shoes now. Any of the Saucony Endorphin line, many Asics shoes (GlideRide, MetaSpeed, Novablast) etc. This is no longer a unique feature. What percentage of the population requiring running shoes has an immobile ankle joint to begin with?
Yep agreed there are plenty of rocker shoes and that’s why the hoka is just one of many of a list like you’ve mentioned that I list for patients who come in with ankle arthritis. These are mostly elderly patients who want to avoid a fusion and continue walking with less pain or those post fusion who have a stiff ankle (and sometimes stiff mid foot) and prefer the rocker transition. As you say, the results with a rocker shoe of any sort will do the trick in these patients. The population is surprisingly large.
Had a pair in the cart and thought to check the return policy rq….. ooof, dodged.
Rubbish shoes
Awesome shoes. My brother, who's represented Australia in the World Triathlon Series over the last several years wearing Hokas, got me on to them. I prefer the Clifton's over Bondi, but these are like walking/running on extremely supportive clouds.
mine arrived today, great shoes. cant wait to rock em in the big swimming pool that is Sydney atm!!
Firstly, why are podiatrists recommending these shoes?
Secondly, Hoka is run by the same people who sued the hell out of Australian companies for daring to sell boots branded "Ugg" in the USA. Not the kind of people I want to be giving my money too, sorry.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-08/australian-ugg-boot-m…