OVERVIEW

The Bondi is Hoka's max-cushion daily road trainer — the most foam the brand makes for the road, built around the Meta-Rocker and an Active Foot Frame that lets the heel sit inside the midsole. The 9 moved to supercritical EVA and a 43/38 mm stack; the 8 still runs CMEVA at 33/29; Bondi SR is the leather, slip-resistant work-shoe cousin on the Bondi tooling. Bondi 9, supercritical EVA, retooled crash pad, 43/38 mm stack, the most cushioned Bondi yet.

DETAILS

Best for:

Long, easy daily miles on road and bike-path

Recovery days after speed work or hard long runs

Heel-strikers who want the most foam Hoka makes on road

Plantar fascia, Achilles and older-knee management

Half-marathon and marathon training on pavement

All-day standing and shift work (Bondi SR, SRO-rated)

Specs:

Bondi 9: 43/38 mm stack, 5 mm drop, ~297 g men's US9, supercritical EVA midsole

Bondi 8: 33/29 mm stack, 4 mm drop, ~307 g men's US9, CMEVA midsole

Meta-Rocker geometry with extended heel crash pad

Engineered knit upper (55% recycled polyester on Bondi 9; 50% on Bondi 8)

Zonal Durabrasion rubber outsole

Bondi SR: water-resistant leather, SRO-rated slip-resistant outsole, APMA Seal of Acceptance

Colourway: White / White, Black / Black, Oatmeal / Oat Milk, Galactic Grey / Stellar Grey, Cosmic Grey / Ultramarine, White / Black, Frost / Starlight Glow, Sea Moss / Eucalyptus, Varsity Navy / Nautical Blue

Sizing: 7 / 7.5 / 8 / 8.5 / 9 / 9.5 / 10 / 10.5 / 11 / 11.5 / 12

MATERIALS & CARE

Air-dry away from direct heat after wet runs - never tumble dry. Spot-clean uppers with a soft brush and mild soap; do not machine-wash, as it breaks down midsole foam and adhesives. Remove the sockliner between wet runs to let both layers dry. Rotate between two pairs where possible - supercritical EVA and PEBA midsoles recover loft with 24 hours of rest. Do not bleach or dry-clean. Store at room temperature away from prolonged UV exposure, which hardens foam.

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