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HOKA Bondi 9 vs R.A.D MALLOW

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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HOKA Bondi 9
R.A.D MALLOW 
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Tested using Methodology v0.12

Updated Jul 02, 2026 05:36 PM

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HOKA Bondi 9 Picture

Track

R.A.D MALLOW Picture

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Weight
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Weight
305.1 g (10.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
Plate
None
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Our Verdict

HOKA Bondi 9

R.A.D MALLOW

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Variants

  • Bondi 9 (Asphalt Grey/Gravel - (Men - US 9))
  • Bondi 9 (Aster Flower/Starlight Glow - (Women - US 7))
  • MALLOW (Solar Coral - (Women - US 7))
  • MALLOW (Ultrablue - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

6.8
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No major differences between these running shoes for half/full marathon racing. See full list of tests below.

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Design

Weight  

4.5
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

HOKA Bondi 9 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo  

HOKA Bondi 9 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight 
 

297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

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Heel Stack Height 
 

41.5 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

34.5 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.0 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

99 mm (3.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

87 mm (3.4")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

120 mm (4.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.39
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.48
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

277 mm (10.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

64 mm (2.5")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

7.6
N/A

Forefoot Width Photo  

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-1.1 mm (-0.041")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-8.3 mm (-0.325")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.3
N/A

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.2 mm (-0.087")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

8.6
N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-2.5 mm (-0.098")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

10
N/A

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.0
N/A

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Heel Spring 
 

17 mm (0.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Apex Position 
 

15.5%
Lock%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

24.4°
Lock°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.3
N/A

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Toe Spring 
 

50 mm (2.0")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe Apex Position 
 

62.1%
Lock%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

24.4°
Lock°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture  

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Primary Foam Name 
 

Locked

Primary Foam Type 
 

Locked

Secondary Foam Name 
 

N/A

Secondary Foam Type 
 

N/A

Laces 
 

Laces Picture  

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Lace Type 
 

Locked

Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Thickness 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Stretch 
 

Lock%

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

None
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

6.4
N/A

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

74.3%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

6.8
N/A

Forefoot Compression Video  

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

75.4%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.8
N/A

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.81 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

11.03 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

19.35 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.9
N/A

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.77 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

10.02 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

14.47 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.4
N/A

Heel Firmness Graph  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

39.8 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

48.0 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

66.2 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

5.6
N/A

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

48.2 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

62.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

87 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.3
N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.31 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.03 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.86 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.72 J
Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

5.2
N/A

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Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

46 N
Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

6.6
N/A

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

63.0%
Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.5
N/A

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

9.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

258 N
Lock N

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