Hoka Bondi 8 | FULL REVIEW | Fat Bottom Fun
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- Meaghan and Brandon review the max cushion Hoka Bondi 8, now more lightweight with a wider platform for increased stability. Available July 15 for $165.
INDEX
00:00 - The Intro
01:48 - The Upper
03:36 - The Midsole
04:12 - The Weight
04:52 - Overall Experience
07:26 - Release Date and Price
08:08 - Red Light or Green Light?
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I love these shoes. As a bigger guy who is getting back into jogging, this has been a godsend. I bought these and a pair of Pegasus 39s last week and I much prefer this Bondi 8 for jogging for a bigger fella like myself
I actually use Bondi's even when running tempo and intervals as they seem to protect my knees from the increased impact of hard runs. Everyone says you don't use them for fast runs , and I am sure there are faster shoes for that but my legs do the work anyways, not the shoes.
The shoes does most of the work but, your legs have to be able to take the impact of each stride. You might run faster in another shoe but, you'll definitely feel it right after and especially the next couple of days.
I have the original bandi 6. Four years later they are now showing wear down! I must have an invincible pair. I use them at work in the operating room, walking, running, paintball, trail and daily ware. I'm excited about buying the bandi 8. Thank you for the review.
I've got over 900 miles on my second pair of Bondi 7's which I use for mostly for hiking & walking. Great durability!
very jealous of this experience! I love the Bondi but using them for my everyday work completely destroys them - I get a new pair every 6 months but really they show a lot of wear for me by month 4. Frustrating (and expensive) since they're the only shoe that I can be virtually pain free in. I'm hoping the slightly different construction of these 8s somehow help.
I just got this shoes to replace my 2 year old Skechers and even older Asics. I love it instantly when i put it on and did some steps in the store. Was considering(and tried the fit) of Asics Gel Kayano 30, Nimbus 25, GT 2000 for the price, but Bondi 8 just take the podium for me right away. I am beginner runner, 2.4 - 5km few times a week. I cannot wait to test it out tomorrow!
I’ll pay Brandon $1000 to reduce his use of the word “like” by at least 50%.
Shakes his head too much and needs better eye contact too.
They both like say “like” frequently unconsciously.
Yes it’s bad communication
😂😂😂😂😂
Like and cool are both hideously overused in modern language
I see the team’s video post, I like first, watch, get a few good laughs from the reviews and then pass the knowledge 🤜🏾🤛🏻
standing by patiently in the novablast 3 waiting room
Great video Brandon! You’ve really perfected your vlog persona! Always love the reviews with Meghan!
Good mornning Believe in the run and all the runners. Second Like!!!! A nice week for everyone. ☀️🏃♂️☀️
Bondi 4 was the first Hoka I ever tried. I just wanted to see what all the hype was about. And yeah, it was a really nice and comfortable shoe. I've tried other Hokas.....but have had fit issues and blister problems. Generally I'm more a minimalist shoe guy than max cushion....so probably don't need to add this one to the collection. Plus I promised my wife I'd try to curb my shoe purchase addiction. The struggle is real....
Great job guys. Might give this shoe a go when it hits the UK.
I love that you talked about the width of the shoe, on top. I love Bondi. But it really helps me that you talked about how roomy or not it is. Because sometimes I need a wide. So now I know that I will have to order a wide width in the 8. Thanks
Have worn Bondi for years.People misunderstand what the shoe is for.Its got loads of cushion but its not super soft.This is because its designed for long easy runs.If you run over an hour then you will feel as good in the first mile as the last.If I do the same in say the clifton then although it feels super soft to start with after an hour you start to lose a lot of that feel and it almost feels like its bottoming out a little.Having said that if the shoe has got narrower again this is a backward step.Early Hoka's had that issue and despite only having a slightly above average width foot I still have to wear the wide versions.
Nailed it!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Well said! 👋👋👋 PS4L!!! 💯💯💯
Had ankle surgery back in July, according to the second opinion, doctor found a broken screw and recommended to get a pair of Hoka Bondi, tried on a pair, totally different from what used to wear, but very awesome and very comfortable
Great review of my favorite shoe, I myself was never a max cushion person either. Mostly I ran in the Wave Rider. But over the last 4 years I use the bondi and love it ! Thank you
How does it compare to fresh foam more v3?
I wonder if the wide option of the Bondi 8 would help or if it is overall still a narrow fitting shoe?
I just picked up a pair in the wide version. Awesome. First pair of Hokas. Bondi 8 wide version.
Own 3 pair of the 7s. That's how much I like the shoe. Recently purchased a pair of 8. My only complaint is I had to go up a half size. But still very comfortable, especially if your a big guy like me. Will be buying another pair soon.
Love the colors (even in extra wide), but I actually don't like a super soft feel. How does the plushness of the Bondi 8 compare to the NB FF More v3 (which is too squishy for me)?
I just purchased this specific version, the Bondi 8, and they fit true to size, not narrow at all. Not as tight or narrow as I thought given this review, in fact they have some room. I have normal width feet, and these fit perfect. For reference, I am a size 10 in asics kayano and addidas ultra boost and size 9.5 in Jordan 1s. Big fan of the channel. These have a plush firm feel, which is exactly what I was looking for. Rotating btw these and the nike pegasus for shorter runs.
Do you like these better then the kayano?
@@keithinman9859 i do, alot more cushion but they sit slightly higher and thus, a bit less stable.
After recovery from broken foot and ankle, I tried out Hoka shoes after a buddy raved about his that helped his plantar fascitis issues. I tried the Hoka Bondi 7 did not like the feel but loved the Hoka Bondi 8 and got those. Feel better than the expensive orthotics I spent $500 in shoes from podiatrist.
how do you compare to 7? cushion wise thanks
Do you know when the blue model will be avaiable? On the hoka website it is not possibile to pre-order it
wonder which one out of the Bondi 8 and the Fresh Foam more v4 will be better
Great video I am about go see. I guess ❤️
If I’m normally just a wide (2e) should I go for the 4e?
I tried a Hoka Vanquish years ago and it felt like I was running in quick sand. I’ve never tried the Bondi though. I presume it would be much the same as the Vanquish.
Yes, great review however having purchased 4 different colorways in the 7 and finding that model just perfect for my foot shape, I might pass on the 8.
I use them for running but I also use them for work. I’m a nurse and I work 16 hour shifts and I wouldn’t be able to work as much as I do 2:13 without them.
Does this come in the 2E and 4E like previous versions ?
They are $200 in Canada 🇨🇦 I wish they came in all black I have the 7 wondering if I should go with the Clifton 8
I have 3 pairs. Getting ready for #4
05:20 lol yes the bondi 7 felt like a massive slab of shoe. my whole foot was hitting the ground simultaneously.
I need those
Would you recommend this to someone with over pronated flat feet?
Time to update to the Bondi 8 as I generally have at least 2 - 3 pairs waiting and I'm down to 3 pairs of 7 with 1 of them about to die on me.
This is like, the most like, use of the word like I've like heard in like some time. Though I like the info given. Like, I like, like mostly.
I haven't run in the bondi since bondi 5. The cushion was amazing but my left foot would get a long cut/blister on the medial side of the foot about 3 inches long. I couldn't do more than 3 miles before my foot would start hurting. I have heard this to be an issue in other Hokas. Does anyone have any experience with these newer models to see if that problem was fixed. Thanks!
I wear extra wide in bondi 7 and its just wide enough and my feet are only slightly wide.Bondi is a very narrow shoe for me I dont even need wide fit in other brands.7 is my favorite shoe ever though.
and that the issue with Hoka now, everything is going narrow, even the models you think would be geared for wide feet runners.
Shoe looks great recently got a pair of hokas for the first time and like them a lot but I can see where some may need a firmer shoe with some response back on their stride. Anyone know what hat that is Brandon is wearing?
Ciele Athletics. Not sure which one. Ciele hats are great.
Tempted to try the Bondi but will bide my time for the More v4.
Yea More v4 will be an instaBuy. But Hoka refusing to widen their shoes is a pure failure on their part.
how to size in this compared to bondi 7?
I have Bondi 6 and 7 for running and Clifton 7 and 8 for daily use. I can't put smh else in my feet
I like more Bondi 6 and Clifton 7, they are more confortable
Does bondi8 is wider than bondi7 ?
It seem the Foam on the Clifton is softer, is the foam on this new Bondi 8 like that compound.
Or is still stiffer than Clifton?
Thanks!
I'm flat footed so stability is a must. Could I get away using this as a stability shoe? I've heard a couple of reviews that I can.
You can!
My grandfather was a coal delivery man and he used Clydesdales.
4:37 what are some examples of super light super shoes?
Is that like vaperflys and that type of stuff?
Got a 7 in wide, hopefully they bring the wide for the 8 too
Wide and extra wide
I have Bondi 7 10.5 2E and still get blisters... Narrowed the toe box...?
Oh, well. Sure looks nice, though.
Great Review.....Is it coming in Wide or Extra wide like before ?
Definitely coming in wide. The men’s probably will have extra wide but idk about the women’s.
@@Chase3141 And will still be too narrow
@@hum-dinger2453 how wide are your feet?
@@Jan.V.B i need a New balance type 4EE. i am hearing that the bondi 8 does have a wide base but that the bondi 8 seems to fit snugger in the forefoot
I tried the Bondi 6 and it was WAY TOO NARROW to the point where I returned them. They INJURED my feet and I’ve never worn wide shoes. Ended up getting New Balance 1080V and WOW they are even more plush. The guy saying the Bondi platform felt stiff was the same feeling I got in the Bondi 6. ALSO of note is that New Balance insole is more plush than the Bondi and makes a huge difference, beyond the Outsole stack height
They have different options for width.
@@tayp.669 yeah i think theyre the only hokas that actually go up to 4e (extra wide)
Discounted right now on REI!
Do you recommend this for walking a lot for overweight people?
Yes
What's the difference between the mens and the womens aside from the color? Is the foam softer for the womens? Thinking of just getting the womens version if the colors are better.
There is no difference
@@Believeintherun Interesting, thanks!
What shoe will last longer… bondi or Mach 5?
Bondi
what about arch pain? is it fixed Bondi 8?
No shoe gives arch support. If your having arch pain look at getting an insole.
Get an insole
Hokas have always fit more on the narrow side for me, and I don't have wide feet. This has been my main problem with the brand.
Agree 100%
Get the wide version?
Available in both wide and extra wide versions.
Never really noticed as I tend to think I have a wider foot but they fit perfectly for me. Nikes, on the other hand, are super narrow. Maybe because I switch back and forth with Nikes, Asics and New Balance that Hokas seems wide.
I had the same problem when I went to try on the Clifton 8 at the store. Luckily they had the wide size that I needed and they fit perfectly.
Tried them on yesterday, very comfortable and stable, but they look strange like clown shoes.
Can we use Bondi for gyms and running?
following
SHOULD?!?!
FYI: Hoka Bondi’s aren’t projected for running. They are incredibly comfortable walking shoes, they really shine at slower speeds.
I think you should say “like” more.
Finally have about 400 miles in my Bondi 6's (wide version, usually run in Altra and Topo) and the midsole really does nothing for me at this point. Seeing how narrow the 8 is I don't think I'll be going back
That’s cool you already have a pair and tried them. Sorry you didn’t like them. I am jealous.
Good for you, My Bondai 6's upper split up around 300 miles
what model of altra and topo do you have? Thanks in advance!
The 8's have wide and extra wide.
First like!!! 👍🏼
Wowwww!
@@dupont24x you're just jealous
This has not came out yet thee 8
The first and last Hoka shoes that I will purchase. It is like running in soft sand, and these runners managed to knock 1 minute/km off my average run time. They just suck the life from your legs as you increase time and kms. I would avoid these shoes for anyone that 1) enjoys running and 2) wants to keep enjoying running. Where they might add value is for recovery days, or for people that are training for an event that has them running through knee deep mud or in very soft sand across sand dunes.
I am a heavy runner (90kg+) that runs 50km+ each week, and have not had an injury in about 5 years. These shoes changed that. My knees and ankles were inflamed and sore for days after running a slow 10km.
I usually wear Saucony or On Cloud shoes, and have recently switched back...and the muscle soreness disappeared...and my times magically came back up to my normal average!!
They are OK and comfortable for wearing around the house as a pair of slippers, but as a shoe for running - i would not recommend.
I dont care if platform is wide, if the shoe itself is very narrow and pointy, even in 2e width....
They don’t care that you don’t care. Lucky for you, if you need more width, try the 4e. :-)
@@davidrosenthal5795 i just go with Altra and thats it...hoka not make all shoes in even 2e, and in 4e probably just 1 model, bоndi, which is always out of stock
It's a shame they went so backwards with the aesthetics, they used to minimize the huge heel appearance through their styling/color. Now it just screams platform shoe.
I’ll take more Cush
I work in footwear and I can’t tell you how many times people have said the bondi gives a pressure point on the inside of the arch (me included). Usually it’s on one foot which is weird aswell. I have the narrowest feet so width isn’t the issue. For female customers having this issue I have given them a mens hoka due to the different arch placement. A woman’s wife still doesn’t work for them so again it isn’t width. I still don’t have a solution for men besides using an insert but I feel that takes away from the hoka feel. Bummer.
Hoka would be the best shoes if they weren’t so narrow. I’ll stick to Topo.
like, like, like
When I found the Bondi 7 for $43 I had to snag it and, frankly, was disappointed. Took it for a 10 mile easy run and came away with toe pain from cramped toes, a blister on the bottom of my right toe (I never blister!) and lots of aggravation of my plantar fasciitis while on the run. That shoe is going up on eBay soon. Seeing no reason here to give the 8 a try.
Why should I like and subscribe "before we start this video"? First click on this channel, stopped at the 9 seconds mark.
Bozo called - he wants his shoes back.
Like.. its just like, and sort like, ahh like. That's why you ask us to like. Ok like.. like.. like..
Its like, yeah like, like um yeah.....like......
The only reason I even watched this was because of the sub header, Fat Bottom Fun.
For me they are all pretty much the same. Mach, Clifton, Bondi etc. I can't really tell the difference any more. I am confused
yes goes along with the NB Fresh Foam More V3
“Like”
Any word on the Clifton 9 or the Rincon 4?
I dunno, I feel like they are sleeping on this shoe. You can run fast with it. It supports your shoe. I don’t think their opinion is that accurate towards it’s just a recovery shoe.
Once they stop making shoes shaped like a torpedo and start making them shaped like the human foot, I'll buy a Hoka.
Brickish is right.
These are not that soft. For being Hokas most cushioned shoe I’m not impressed.
Like… maybe… like… like, yeah something like, I dunno, like euuu like…. Yeah like
Don’t like the guy in the video, very arrogant and stating the obvious 90% of the time.
Not soft at all! Not plush at all!the review is misleading specially for lighter people. I weight 190 lbs and this has no bounce at all!
Her "wide foot". You guys mention that everytime she's in a video.
I have to wonder if you're making something out of nothing? The feamle foot shape is typically a "triangle" vs the male foot which is "rectangular". Most shoes on the market oddly are made for the male foot. They just add "feminine colour ways" and say it''s a "woman's" shoe. A few companies recently have started making true women's shoes. Actually shoes like the Nike Vaporfly is a "woman's shoe" :) Wide forefoot with a narrow heel. :) What we've been doing is making guys run in "heels" :)) ....high 40mm heel height/narrow heel outsolde. You'd think women running in the Vaporfly would do better than men :))
You'd think companies would get a "trace" of female feet BACK IN THE DAY when they began making "girls/women's" runners....logical no?? :) Did Nike and HOKA not do that when making eheir first shoe for men? For each size....get a sample of 50 guys with size 9.5 feet...etc.
This seems like a walking shoe to me.
For being classified as a comfort shoe it has absolutely zero right being so narrow. It’s why i’ve never been able to wear the Bondi’s 😞
They have had a wide version for years and now have wide and xtra-wide.
Nobody needa like the vid bc the gent already contributes too many likes
You lost me in the first 30 seconds.
Took at least 30 seconds to get lost, go to the comments, and write “you lost me in 30 seconds” c’mon sir.
On9
The shoe is gross!!
Too many fckin likes bro.
Good running shoes. Two bad shoe reviewers.
@@etho98 Oh I do. But do you have a good recipe for a better joke? So excited