HOKA · Bondi

Bondi 9

Released February 2025

The Bondi 9 is HOKA's most cushioned road shoe, with a supercritical EVA midsole and a 5 mm drop, suited to easy and recovery runs, walking and long days on your feet.

Made for: Road running
Weight: 306 g
Heel height: 44 mm
Drop: 5 mm

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is the best Bondi yet: the new supercritical foam makes it lighter and bouncier while keeping its deep, soft cushioning and plush upper, ideal for easy miles, recovery runs and walking. The common criticisms are that it is still heavy and bulky, and RunRepeat found the toe box narrow.

From runrepeat.com and believeintherun.com

Specifications

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Fit and feel

Made for: Road running
Weight: 306 g
Heel height: 44 mm
Forefoot height: 39 mm
Drop: 5 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole foam: Supercritical EVA midsole; Smooth MetaRocker; rearfoot-focused Active Foot Frame; moulded EVA sockliner
Upper: Engineered mesh with 55% recycled polyester; 3D moulded collar; extended heel pull; reflective details
Outsole: Durabrasion rubber

Use

Best for: Everyday runs, recovery, walking and all-day wear (HOKA)
Measured figures: Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 306 g, 44 mm heel, 39 mm forefoot. RunRepeat lab: 303 g, 41.3 mm heel, 32.2 mm forefoot, 9.1 mm drop

Design

Widths: Regular and wide

Pros and cons

Pros

First Bondi with supercritical EVA foam
Very high stack, 44 mm at the heel in Running Warehouse's measurement
Wide fitting available

Cons

Heavy, 306 g for a men's US 9 in Running Warehouse's measurement
Soft and bulky for faster running

Closest rivals

Model	Made for	Weight	Heel height	Drop	Released
ASICSGEL-NIMBUS 27	Road running	305 g	42.7 mm	8 mm	Jan 2025
NikeVomero Plus	Road running	292 g	45 mm	10 mm	Aug 2025
NikePegasus Premium	Road running	325 g	42.8 mm	10 mm	Jan 2025

Sources

Photo: media.nz.hoka.com

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