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HOKA Bondi 8
HOKA Bondi 9
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Weight
309.8 g (10.93 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.6 mm
Plate
None
Weight
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Bondi 8
HOKA Bondi 9
The HOKA Bondi 8 and HOKA Bondi 9 share the same DNA, but the ninth version shifts the feel noticeably. The Bondi 9 is lighter and swaps the firmer compression-molded EVA of the Bondi 8 for a supercritical EVA that feels softer, livelier, and more modern underfoot, making it the better pick for runners who want a more cushioned, energetic ride. The Bondi 8, however, remains the more stable and structured option, with a more pronounced rocker and firmer platform that many still appreciate for light running, walking, or long hours on your feet.
Variants
- Bondi 8 (Airy Blue/Sunlit Ocean - (Women - US 7))
- Bondi 8 (Black Castlerock - (Women - US 7))
- Bondi 9 (Asphalt Grey/Gravel - (Men - US 9))
- Bondi 9 (Aster Flower/Starlight Glow - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.2
6.8
Forefoot Energy Return
1.3
6.8
Heel Energy Return
0.8
6.4
Weight
3.9
4.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
3.9
4.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
309.8 g (10.93 oz)
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.3 mm
41.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.7 mm
34.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.6 mm
7.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
102 mm (4.0")
99 mm (3.9")
Outsole Arch Width
80 mm (3.2")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
128 mm (5.0")
120 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.53
2.39
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.80
3.48
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
7.6
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.1 mm (-0.041")
Toe TTS Deviation
-8.3 mm (-0.325")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.3
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.087")
Arch Fit: Width
8.6
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
-2.5 mm (-0.098")
Length Fit
10
Toe Clearance Photo
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
0.8
6.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
63.3%
74.3%
Forefoot Energy Return
1.3
6.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
65.9%
75.4%
Heel Cushioning
6.7
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.39 J
3.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.38 J
11.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.87 J
19.35 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
8.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.18 J
5.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.46 J
10.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.70 J
14.47 J
Heel Firmness
5.3
4.3
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
68.1 N/mm
45.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
91.4 N/mm
88.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
174.8 N/mm
192.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.6
7.2
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
94.5 N/mm
83.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
162.8 N/mm
177.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
282.4 N/mm
379.1 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.72 J
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