Description
The ultra-cushioned game-changer. One of the hardest working shoes in the HOKA lineup, the Bondi 9 delivers peak plushness for everyday miles. Overhauled from top to bottom, they’ve increased the stack height and added a new premium foam midsole to deliver that soft, resilient ride that’s become synonymous with the Bondi. Elevated with a 3D molded collar and structured knit upper with zonal breathability, this ultra-cushioned cult favorite has been finished with Durabrasion rubber to combat high wear zones.
- Best for: Everyday running and walking
- Knit upper with zonal venting
- Premium foam midsole
- 3D molded collar
- Super critically foamed EVA
- Engineered mesh with 55% recycled polyester
- Reflective upper details
- Extended heel pull
- Smooth MetaRocker
- Rearfoot-focused Active Foot Frame
- Molded EVA sockliner
- Durabrasion rubber outsole
- Stability: Neutral
- Cushion: High
- Weight: 10.5 oz
- Heel-To-Toe Drop: 5 mm
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Best For
Road -
Drop
5 mm -
support type
Neutral -
Weight
10.5 oz (Per Shoe) -
Widths
Regular, Wide & Extra Wide
Product Reviews
Review Snapshot
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Most Liked Positive Review
Bondi 9 12.5 EW (all black) most comfortable shoe ever!
OK, I've only owned them for a week, but these 12.5 EW's get a no-brainer 5 Star rating from me! And if they only last 3-4 months, I'll be disappointed, but will still give them 5 Stars. Hands down the most comfortable and best fitting running/walking/hiking shoes I've ever worn! BEWARE OF SIZING...
Most Liked Negative Review
Bondi 6-8 END OF ERA giving us the Bondi 9 and I'm SAD
I get 10+ pairs a year of Bondi shoes. Bondi 6 shoes, the BEST EVER IMO, and have worn all Bindi series since Bondi 1, The Bondi 6 will always be king of the BEST. CON: fit and feel. These ARE NOT BONDI 6 feeling shoes, and the feeling like walking/running/working in construction or any job imo….is...
Reviewed by 312 customers
As usual, great shoe
Have had 3 pairs of Bondi and am still very impressed with accurate fit, comfort and quality. Also bought a women's pair and she love the shoe for same reasons.
Great shoe for comfort.
Verified Buyer
Comments about VTYN-Varsity Navy/Nautical / 10.5
Great for walking on trees and light trails.
Saved me
Lets start by saying I'm 6'4 240lb guy. I had never had any kind of foot problem in my life, then one day i developed plantar fasciitis something fierce... so I headed down to a local sporting shoe store and on my way I parked and had to walk about 1 1/2 blocks to the store, I wanted to sit on the curb and cry it hurt so bad (and I'm not a crier) so I made my way into the store and just plopped down in a chair and rested. An employee approached and asked if I needed help so i begged yes, they brought a few different shoes (brands) and watched me walk. It was clear the Hoka's felt so good on my feet I said I'd be wearing these out of the store and they could just keep my old shoes...lol I felt like a new man immediately. Thank you HOKA
Squeak
Comfortable but I had to return them after two weeks because loud squeaking would not stop, even with insoles removed.

Official Response by HOKA ONE ONE
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expected
i've been wearing hokas for a few years now and have always been very happy with them
No
They are not Extra wide like the Bondi 8 . You need to bring back the Bondi 8 or relook at the extra wide in the Bondi 9 because it's not that wide .

Official Response by HOKA ONE ONE
Any changes made to this model compared to the past version were all meant to be positive, we are sad to hear the updates weren't your favorite. Feel free to take advantage of our shoe finder tool bit.ly/HOKAShoeFinder to find another style that may work better for you based on the features you are looking for. You can then process an exchange within your guarantee return window by heading over to our site here: bit.ly/HOKAEXRT.
Third pair
These shoes are absolutely 💯 worth every penny. I can work 6-7 hours on my feet and when I get home every part of my body hurts except for my feet 👣. I had purchased bondi8 twice and the 9 is even better (if that's possible).
Easy on the knees
What a great pair of shoes this is ! I am somebody who runs in my neighborhood (sidewalks, street, paved roads etc) since there are no running trails near my home, and used to get knee pain right after a run. But ever since I got these Hoka Bondi 9, I feel like my runs have gotten easier and I do not feel so much strain on my knees anymore. The large sole/cushion does provide a bouncy feeling and because of this I have added 10min more to my daily running time, without the added effort because the shoes are so good.