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Bondi 9
The original maximalist: tons of protective cushion and a smooth rocker for gentle, joint-friendly miles.
What's new: Swaps the Bondi 8's EVA for a supercritical foam, adds 4 mm of heel stack and 3 mm up front, and still sheds about 14 g. Wider forefoot, snugger heel.
Illustration drawn from the specs. Official photos are added as retailers publish them.
Where to buy the Bondi 9
RRP around £160. Tap through for today's price.
What Reddit runners say
Real-world verdicts from runners who've put in the miles.
- Bondi 9 threads on r/RunningShoeGeeks
- Bondi 9 threads on r/running
- Bondi 9 threads on r/AdvancedRunning
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
What the critics say
- Massively protective
- Wide and extra-wide options
- Great for heavier runners
- Heavy
- Feels dull at any pace above easy
Paraphrased from published reviews of this model and its line, refreshed monthly. Read them: Flawless Shoe Reviews.
Video reviews
Owners say
Owner reviews for this one are still coming in. Read what buyers are saying.
On Instagram
#hokabondi9See how runners are wearing itThe numbers
- Type
- Max cushion
- Weight
- 310 g
- Heel stack
- 43 mm
- Drop
- 5 mm
- Plate
- No plate
- Support
- Neutral
Men's sample size.
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