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HOKA Bondi 8 Running Shoe

  • Maximum cushioning level
  • Neutral pronation
  • Road and treadmill surfaces
  • 9.3 ounces item weight
  • 4 centimeters platform height
  • Lace-up, low top
  • True to size fit

Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A heavily cushioned neutral road running shoe for women who want a soft ride. The color is listed two ways, so check the shade shown.

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ASIN: B0CPC1R8G9Model: Bondi 8Category: Women's Athletic Shoes

Colors Available

Airy Blue Sunlit OceanAiry Blue/Sunlit OceanBeautyberry Grape WineBellweather Blue Evening SkyBlackBlack & WhiteBlack MonochromeBlack WhiteBlack/BlackBlack/WhiteBlueChalk Violet Pastel LilacCoastal Sky All AboardCosmic Pearl/Cosmic PearlCream/VanillaElectric Aqua/BlackFrost/Rose GoldHarbor Mist Lunar RockHarbor Mist/Lunar RockHmlr Harbor Mist Lunar RockImpala CyclamenLilac Marble ElderberryMulticoloured Cloud Blue Ice FlowMulticoloured Summer Song Country AirNimbus Cloud Luminary GreenOat Milk/BarleyOuter Space Bellwether BluePale Mallow Peach WhiskPink Pale Mauve Peach WhipPink Shell Coral Peach ParfaitPink Twilight/WaterparkPurplePurple Chalk Violet Pastel LilacRed Cherries Jubilee Pink YarrowSandstone/CreamShell Coral Peach ParfaitShifting Sand EggnogSolar Flare/LettuceStardust/Aqua BreezeSummer Song Country AirSummer Song/Country AirVarsity Navy/WhiteWhiteWhite/CantaloupeWhite/WhiteYellow

Sizes Available

55 Wide5.55.5 Wide66 Wide6.56.5 Wide77 Wide7.57.5 Wide88 Wide8.58.5 Wide9 Wide99.51010 Wide10.510.5 Wide11 Wide1111.51212 Wide1314

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Overview

A runner who wants a soft, high-stack ride gets the Bondi 8, a lace-up low top with polyurethane insole cushioning and a rubber sole. It is aimed at road and treadmill running.

Maximum cushioning and a neutral pronation profile are the clear features. The platform is raised and the shoe is reported to fit true to size. The limitation is the consistency of the listing, with a bare title, a mismatched color description and a canvas outer listed.

Who it's for

Women who log road or treadmill miles and want maximum underfoot cushioning. Overpronators, trail runners and shoppers who need an exact color or outer material should confirm details first.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Neutral pronation profile
  • Road and treadmill use
  • Fits true to size
Cons
  • Color listed two ways
  • Outer material entry looks wrong
  • Size range not listed

Performance notes

A thick polyurethane midsole absorbs impact, and the raised platform adds height under the foot. A rubber outsole gives grip on pavement and treadmill belts. A neutral shoe offers no stability elements, so overpronators may want a different model.

Where it stands among women's athletic shoes

  • #2 most-searched brand and model of the 7 women's athletic shoes lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 7 women's athletic shoes we list; not a test result.

Specifications

BrandHoka
ModelBondi 8
Dimensions & fit
Platform Height4 centimeters
Shoe Height MapLow top
Item weight9.3 ounces
Construction & materials
Sole MaterialRubber
ColorCream/Vanilla (description says turquoise purple)
Other details
Cushioning LevelMaximum
Pronation CorrectionNeutral
Surface RecommendationRoad, treadmill
Closure TypeLace-up
Water Resistance LevelNot water resistant
Heel TypeFlat
Insole CushioningPolyurethane

Frequently asked questions

How does the HOKA Bondi 8 fit?

The listing says it fits true to size and uses a lace-up closure.

Is the HOKA Bondi 8 a trail shoe?

No. The recommended surfaces are road and treadmill.

Is the HOKA Bondi 8 water resistant?

No. The water resistance level is listed as not water resistant.

What color is the HOKA Bondi 8 listing?

The color field says Cream/Vanilla, while the description says Turquoise Purple. Check the image before ordering.