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Not sure how to explain it but one shoe had a crooked upper that tilted inwards to the medial side. Apparently it was a manufacturing defect. But a part of me suspects that Jackrabbit may be collecting 'B stock' inventory from other retailers and selling these shoes as 'new' during these clearance sales. For that reason I stick with Runningwarehouse even if it means paying an extra $10. RW ihas been very good to me. They sent me several pairs of extra Hola insoles after I misplaced the ones that came with the shoes. Every shoe I get from RW has been perfect and I don't pay sales tax for orders. I think JR charges tax because it's parent company operates a chain of stores in most states. I also had an issue with JR when my Gaviota order didn't show up in my online account order history. I wanted to track my order shipment to see if it had been shipped and when it was coming. I sent them an email and it took them a while to respond. Too long imo. By contrast I asked a question on RW's YouTube page this week asking when a particular shoe would be released and got a response back the same day from Conner, that guy who does videos and marketing for RW.
Does Hoka only make Neutral running shoes? I've heard nothing but good things about the brand but require stability.
The major criticism is some people, like me, replace them every 6 months as the cushion starts to wear out. I still swear by them. When I start feeling foot pain I just order a new pair and don't run for two weeks.
I purchased the 6 not the 7. Haven't tried the 7's yet. However, between the 5's to 6's I did not notice a difference. I do not run. But my knees and hip feel better with the Bondis than any other sneaker brand including other Hokas
You need to be more descriptive. For example, some Red Wing Shoes are designed withstand dropping acid on the top of the boot. The boot may be destroyed but your foot won't be. That's what I think of when I hear rough work, that you're in some niche industry where you're doing crazy stuff causing abnormal wear and tear.
Hoka is a running shoe brand. They're also very popular with seniors due to the cushion.
Awesome deal, I ordered 2 pairs so I have one later as a backup. I swear by these for running especially since my knee is not great from when I was out of shape. I went to Fleet Feet and tried on the Bondi 7's and it's almost identical to this show and the only differences were cosmetic.
This is their plushest road shoe so that being said you don't really feel the road while running like some people like. I couldn't care less and I have a pair of mizuno's if I fancy that one day.
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I purchased the 6 not the 7. Haven't tried the 7's yet. However, between the 5's to 6's I did not notice a difference. I do not run. But my knees and hip feel better with the Bondis than any other sneaker brand including other Hokas
Okay. I skipped version 5 but still have a 4 that still feels very comfortable after 3.5 years of use. I hope version 6 retains that level of durability.
Does Hoka only make Neutral running shoes? I've heard nothing but good things about the brand but require stability.
I've worn and run in Hoka's max cushion shoes, the Gaviota 2 and it's original version 1. This shoe is for people who REALLY need stability. I was able to put in a PB for my 5k training run with this shoe. But it's not ideal for all flat low arch feet. The shoe tilted my feet towards the lateral sides and this caused my feet to supinate. As a result the outsole ended up wearing unevenly on the outer portion which over time made the shoes tilt even more. I never had that issue with the original version that was released in 2017. Still, Gaviota 2 is a nice shoe if it works with your arch shape.
How is the toe box in these, roomy or constricted? I asked because sometimes I need to go to a wide size so that my toes aren't scrunched together, even though my foot is not wide.
The Bondi 6 has a roomy forefoot in both width and height
do these last a long time? Are these bad for like a rough work shoe? I could really use a comfort shoe.
The Bondi 6 is a nice shoe for running. However if you need something for work I'd get the Bondi Leather, which has a more durable upper made of leather instead of synthetic mesh. The mesh can tear and liquids easily soak through it. It's also less protective. The Bondi Leather is available direct from Hoka One One manufacturer website and from most general online shoe retailers.
The earlier post that perhaps this merchant therefore sells "B stock," based on the poster's single purchase from two years ago, is itself, a load of speculative garbage.
The Bondi is an enduring classic from Hoka. It is a plush training shoe, generally for neutral runners, with a generous toe box. I have planter's on my left foot and the Bondi and Clifton are my go-to runners for daily training.
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Overpronators who want these for running should NOT get these - look for stability shoes instead.
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These are definitely good for people who are on their feet all day if that's what you mean.
They definitely have one, I just might be off on the name
These are definitely good for people who are on their feet all day if that's what you mean.
Hoka is a running shoe brand. They're also very popular with seniors due to the cushion.
https://www.fleetfeet.c
This is their plushest road shoe so that being said you don't really feel the road while running like some people like. I couldn't care less and I have a pair of mizuno's if I fancy that one day.
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The Bondi is an enduring classic from Hoka. It is a plush training shoe, generally for neutral runners, with a generous toe box. I have planter's on my left foot and the Bondi and Clifton are my go-to runners for daily training.
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