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Heel Stack Height
40.3 mm
Weight
309.8 g (10.93 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.6 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
41.5 mm
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 9 is a much better running shoe than the HOKA Bondi 8. Its updated foam provides significantly deeper cushioning and much better energy return through both the heel and forefoot, making it more comfortable for daily mileage and easier to keep your legs moving over longer distances. It’s also lighter despite having a taller stack. The Bondi 8 is firmer and more stable, making it worth considering if you prefer a more planted feel, but the Bondi 9 is the clear upgrade.
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
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.2
6.8
Forefoot Energy Return
1.3
6.8
Heel Energy Return
0.8
6.4
Plate
None
None
Weight
3.9
4.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
3.9
4.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left 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
Heel Rocker Geometry
7.0
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
17 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
15.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
24.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
62.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.4°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Not Advertised
Primary Foam Type
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.8 mm (0.1")
Stretch
13.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression 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 Compression 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
6.4
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
68.1 N/mm
39.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
91.4 N/mm
48.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
174.8 N/mm
66.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.6
5.6
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
94.5 N/mm
48.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
162.8 N/mm
62.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
282.4 N/mm
87 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
Rocker Stiffness
5.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
46 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.6
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
63.0%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
9.4 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
258 N
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