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When the Hoka Bondi was first introduced, it was considered outrageously big and cushioned to a lot of runners. Now it’s the norm among max cushioned shoes. Our focus is on how the Hoka Bondi 9 has revamped itself and if we’d now call it a great running shoe again, instead of just a great walking shoe.
We’ve put in a lot of miles in Bondi shoes over the years and there’s a reason, they often pop up on our list like best walking shoes or best Hoka running shoes. That’s right a shoe can be good for both, you just need to have a different pair for your long walking days vs running because of your wear pattern.
The last Bondi left us wanting more, so now here we are putting things to the test. Did this big overhaul give us more?
Who Is It Good For?
Who is Hoka Bondi 9 a good fit for? Let’s break it down with some common categories:
- Wide Feet: Go for the wide and extra-wide option!
- Heavier Runners: Absolutely a go to option for foam that compresses well, feels stable and durable.
- Long Runs: 100% grab this for those longer miles to have a smooth ride from start to finish.
- Front of the Pack: Ideal for those easy and recovery paced miles.
This will be great for mid and back…
