MY FAVORITE RECOVERY DAY SHOE: HOKA ONE ONE BONDI 7
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- From when I started my half marathon PR attempt to after, I have been doing a lot of very EASY recovery runs. Each time, I reached for the Hoka One One Bondi 7. I've had this shoe for a long time but never really used it until now. I'm sorry I didn't pick it up sooner.
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Weight: 9.7oz / 275g (women's size 8)
Heel-toe drop: 4mm (36mm heel / 32mm forefoot)
Upper: Engineered Mesh
Midsole: EVA foam, Early-Stage Metarocker
Outsole: Blown Rubber
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Fantastic review! Crisp camera quality for us to really see details clearly and highlighted all the questions I needed answers too. Thank you
thank you!!
My favourite recovery day shoe is my ‘slippers’ 👴
😂 fair enough
Congrats on the engagement!The Bondi 6 was a great recovery shoe.Hopefully will get to try the 7 soon.Hope you have a safe week.Thanks.
Thank you!! The last Bondi I ran in was I think the 4 or 5? And the 7 is definitely an improvement from that! It surprised me.. I’ve really been enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would!
I tried on both the Bondi and the Clifton and I felt that the Clifton had a really high and stiff arch. I have pretty flat feet so maybe it’s just me. I didn’t notice the arches digging into me when I tried the Bondi.
That’s interesting. I don’t experience that feeling in the Clifton but maybe the Bondi is a little wider and more spacious so you don’t feel it as much there?
Happy Birthday to Ariana and congrats on your Engagement, when is the big day, after Covid? I bought the Clifton 7 after seeing your review and also saw the Bondi, ended up getting both! I switch off between the 2 but am loving the Bondi’s more and more, I wish they offered darker colors for this winter. Take care!
Thank you!! We’re thinking next summer at some point, something super small and laid back anyway, but we’ll see how everything goes with Covid.
So happy you’re enjoying the Clifton and Bondi! The Bondi surprised me too. I wasn’t expecting to end up loving it as much as i do!
HBD :-)
Just discovered I can get the Bondi 7 in Wide (2EE), like my Cliftons :-)
Perfect !!
Awesome!
6:30 I thought you were going to go for a kofuzi puddle splash. Lol
Hahahah nooo I leave that to Kofuzi unless it’s absolutely necessary lol
'This shoe helps me stay grounded... literally' haha! I know just the feeling when I'm wearing my Bondi 7s. Totally worth it for the cush though 😊
Happy birthday 🎁🎊🎉 great review, Hoka is one of my favorite brand, run like ruby 🥳
Thanks for watching!!
Wait, did you say fiancee? Congratulations, lovebirds!
thank you thank you thank you!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! and Congrats y'all 🌈🌈
Congratulations on everything (1 year late) My other half is also an Ariana! I picked up a pair of these recently to pound out some mileage and they are comfy comfy comfy...
I caught that subtle 'coming out'. Congratulations
Thank you!
Out of all the Hokas I've run in, I've never given the Bondi a try. It does sound like the perfect easy/recovery day shoe though!
It really is! Though that’s about all I would use it for
Happy birthday and congratulations.
I actually did a PR at half marathon just hours ago; but since it was the first time I did a half marathon it was bound to be a PR just by making it.
So right now I really need them recovery shoes bad; 'cause my legs are dead...
I must admit I tried a pair of Cliftons in the store once; but I felt like I'm gonna break my ankle for sure in those...
Congrats to you!!! That’s awesome!
@@RunLikeHeller Thank you very much.
Well done Ruby!! She's a star 🌟 I think you summed up the Bondi perfectly. I find them to be hard work tho if you want to push it a bit especially after running in a lighter shoe. Happy birthday to your fiancee. I'm guessing she's 30? Thanks Em..🌞
she sure is! thanks for watching!!
In my experience the Clifton is softer and the Bondi is bouncier.
Yes! Foam on the Bondi is denser/bouncier
your videos are charming, well put together and informative. i predict that you will have 300,000 subscribers by the end of 2022
Thank you!! I sure hope so!
I ended up picking this up after buying the Mach 4. I tried the Clifton and wanted to like it but I felt unstable in it. I think these two are going to be my go to shoes. Great video as always.
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you’re enjoying it !
Happy Birthday to Ariana! Great review. It’ll either be these or the Glycerin 19 next time I’m in the market for a recovery day shoe.
She says thank you! And thanks for watching!
Definitely want to run like Ruby! That dog has got it goin' on!
Happy Birthday Ariana! Congrats on the engagement news. I’m loving the color of that Run Like Heller shirt you’re wearing. I still deciding which version and color of the shirt I want. You have plenty of cool options
Thank you!! I wanted to give a variety lol. More fun stuff to come too!
@@RunLikeHeller where do I get these shirts?
There is a link to my merch store in the description of this video! But to make it easier, here you go! teespring.com/stores/run-like-heller-merch
@@RunLikeHeller thank you very much!!! 🙂
Awesome! Good to know... I’ve always been afraid of using hoka shoes because they look so beefy! 😝
this is definitely beefy but sooooo good!
This shoe is soooooo damn comfy.
Friend of mine swears by this shoe. We have done a few ultras together and she will always pull this out of the drop bag at mile 50 ish to just baby the legs for those long night miles when form is starting to drop. Bit too much stack height for me and still love the Cliftons and now Rincons for my road ultras.
There’s just nothing like a Bondi!! But the Clifton and Rincon are both two veryyyy solid options that I really love as well.
If you’re a heavy gentleman like myself, the Bondi 7 can be a bit quick sandy.
Fair enough! Maybe something like a Clifton is better!
@@RunLikeHeller Good point although I think I'm going with the Rincon 2 because it's a bit wider and don't feel like I'm on stilts but also nice cushion. It's tricky with max cushion and heavy runners.
Would love to see a comparison with the Saucony Triumph (17 or 18). Because I bought this shoe to have as a recovery shoe, with a lot of cushion, but I do feel (opposite to you) like i'm running on quicksand, there is almost no responsiveness.... just my opinion unfortunately! Works good at really low paces but as soon as I pick up the pace to like 5:10 min/km (8:20 miles) it only works for a couple of kilometers.
Everyone’s experience is different! My recovery pace is slower than 8:20 so that could be why I’m not experiencing this. Though like I said I did take it out on a day where I was racing the sunset and it wasn’t too bad! Going about 8 min pace
Happy birthday to Ariana( sorry if I misspelt that). Your videos always start my sundays off right.
You got it right! And thank you for watching!!
It's one of the ugliest running shoes I've seen but also one of the most comfortable I've ever worn in my life. Wish they would make it prettier while keeping the comfort intact
9:53 made my day 🐶
Mine too :)
Congratulations on engagement, Happy Birthday, and thanks for another great review!
Thank you!!!
Happy Birthday Ariana!!! Ruby’s special appearance was fantastic 😁
They both say thank you!!
I love these as well :) Happy Birthday to the Fiance!
She says thank you!
Fiancé?!?! Congrats 🎉🎉🎉💛🌻 Happy Birthday Fiancé 🎂
Thank you!!
Happy birthday to your fiancé! Also I cracked up when I heard Ruby’s voiceover. You are my favourite running youtuber!
Hahaha thank you!!! Had to make my screw up interesting 😂
I have to say...due to the stiffness of the midsole ( lateral stability).....It looked like that it helped you in your stability. Love your videos....stay safe on the road...
Thanks for watching! Yes, hokas usually agree with me in the stability department.
Nice review and I agree with your conclusions. I am on the wrong side of 50, 195lbs and 6ft. I have had issues with achilles, pronation and ankles over the years. I normally wear high stack stability shoes (860, Adrenaline, Asics GT etc). Historically could not wear Hokas due to low drop. My feet do not like soft/squishy shoes. I bought the Bondi 7 a few days ago and I love them! Very stable due to wide platform. Lots of midsole but is not soft or squishy. Like you said, the midsole has some bounce due to the firmness/rocker. I am running faster now than I have for a long time. Ride is similar to the NB MORE Trail v1 (which I liked, but had to return due to fit/comfort issues with the lockdown). They don't have the best looks, but hey, If I can run fast and don't have sore feet/ankles then "who cares"! Would be interested in your thoughts on other shoes which have a similar feel...
so glad you like the Bondi 7! I don't know too many other shoes that have a feel quite like them, but if I think of any I will let you know. The Bondi is such a unique shoe.
if a speed shoe is the Ferrari. the bondi is the 4wd (although not a trail shoe...). however, it is lighter than it looks. hoka's firm but cushy cush is quite unique for me when compared to a whole range of other shoes' midsoles. it is my reliable distance/comfort/support/shielded from the road/impacts shoe. certainly not what i'd call nimble. i have other shoes for nimblenesses.
Totally agree!
Hokas are hard to find here...and have yet to try one. How do they compare to Saucony or ASIC? Love the music during the running "foot"age! LOL
thank you!!! Hokas are usually muuuuch softer depending on the model you get. This one is on the denser/stiffer side of the spectrum. If you are used to the traditional feeling of ASICS or Saucony, it might be a bit of a shock at first. But I do think Hokas are the best shoe when it comes to max cush.
I don't run in Asics. Hokas tend to have a lower offset than Saucony. I like that. Hoka also tends toward only making easy day shoes.
@@doom4067 easy is good
I think Saucony Triumph 18 is a better option...
Hi, not a runner here,
Actually someone in very bad shape trying to lose weight walking, what shoe do you recommend of the hoka?
Walking like 6 miles a day
Wow! 6 miles a day is incredible! I’d highly recommend the Hoka Clifton 7 or 8. Lots of soft cushioning, it’s daily durable, and a very comfortable upper!
@@masepresep9527 I agree with the Clifton for this. I was 100 lbs bigger so the extra weight damaged my knees. I lost the weight but the damage has already been done. I walk 5 miles a day and I find them to be comfortable. I also have the Mach 4 for when I don’t need as much.
I bought the Bondi 7 yesterday and I returned it today. After reading, reviewing and watching so many youtube vids on how cushiony, supportive the shoes are, and that its Hoka's most cushioned best seller.. I was so disappointed and in pain after wearing it for 10hrs straight at work. It felt like the worse shoes ever at a hefty price of $150. There was no cushiony feel, nor pillowy, marshmallow like bounce and support. it was more like hard rock platform that caused me so much pain from toes all the way to my knees. Thankfully, i had purchased it from Rei and they gave me a full refund. My first Hoka and sadly it will be my last.
Sorry to hear about your bad experience!
You will be much better going with the Clifton 7 versus the Bondi 7. Too much cushion is not good for your feet and can in fact increase the chance of injury.
@@ProjectArjun I can see that. I did a inflatable race where you run inflatable obstacles. It was really hard on my knees due to the low inflation on them!
Disagree with calling this shoe “hideous” when you see how well it color coordinates with the fall foliage in the running clips.
you have a point there!
Great video! Just unboxed new pair and reviewed the bindi 7’s I’ve been wearing for a year. Sharing in case you or anyone else watching is interested ❤️
Cool music !😎 For a cool shoe. Happy Birthday to your Fiance 🥳🥳🥳
She says thank you!
Thanks for your review! if someone is between sizes do you suggest going up or down? I am 81/2 to 9 depending on the shoe I wear size 9 in nike. Thanks and Happy Birthday to your fiancee! Cheers!!!
thank you!! If you are between sizes I would say mayyybeee go down. The shoe is pretty roomy and you don't want to end up swimming in it
What are the running leggings your wearing in most of your videos?
Hmmm my favorite leggings are from Janji. The pants in this video are Tracksmith
Another great video! Totally agree with your points
Thanks for watching!!
Great review! i really like the joggers you have on- what brand are they? I like the ankle zipper and the looser fit on the calf.
Thank you! They’re the tracksmith session pants. I love them!
@@RunLikeHeller thank you. I’m def ordering those!
Its saves you money.. running shoes only last 3 month. Then you are getting knee damage because of the cushion.. its a sheo that last 6 months. Hence says you money..
Congratulations! And, Happy Birthday to your Fiancé! Great review too.
Thank you!!!
Congrats on your engagement! Still looking for a light weight max cushion shoes…
Thank you! Have you tried the Bondi or Clifton?
@@RunLikeHeller I haven’t yet, I will give them a try at the store, I am just bothered by their ugliness :D or might try finally the 1080 NB I think
All the jumpcuts make this hard to watch, but thanks for the review.
Happy Happy Birthday 🇨🇦
thank you!!!
More Ruby content! Have you ever tried going on a run with her? My dog is older so I doubt she’d last very long. Plus if she gets scared by anything she wants to go back home right away.
I’ve taken her once before! She needs to get better on the leash before we go out on longer runs though lol
@@RunLikeHeller look up canicross! I bet you'd have a blast with it!
I have the purple bondi 6. I wanted teal ones, but they didn’t have my size 8. Teal is my favorite color. I also have the coral ora recovery shoe I think it’s called. I asked for the clifton 7 in black iris/blue haze.
I loveeee their recovery slides! I’ve been wearing them since they first came out with them. So comfy!
Hi. May I ask your help in choosing a good walking shoe? I am 77, with bad arthritic knees and a six month old healed foot fracture (was walking in a Skechers shoe at time of fracture). I was walking about 3 miles, 2 or 3 days a week. Want to get back into walking again but want a really supportive soft plushy shoe that doesn’t pinch or rub. I like a wide toe box area for my bunions and hammertoes, but I need a slim width through the middle and my heel so I don’t walk out of shoe. I’m 5’2” 115 lbs. What do you think about the Bondi 7 for me? You seem very athletic shoe knowledgeable, plus you’re very sweet and cute! I wish I had your youth. 😉
thank you so much! I would go with either the Bondi 7 or the Clifton 8!
I recognize that this video is a few weeks old so I'm not sure how likely you (or other with advice) will be to see this but is this a shoe you would recommend for a semi-new runner. I ran regularly 6ish years ago and am trying to get back into it but boy am I feeling the shock in my legs/feet. I feel like running specific shoes have changed so much in the last 6 years.
Hey there!!! Yes I think this is a great shoe for someone getting back into it and it does a great job of shock absorbing. Highly recommend!!
Happy birthday to your fiance. I tried the Bondi 7, but at least on the treadmill, they seemed to soak up sweat until they started squishing! Yuck. Don't have that with my Arahi 4, so I returned them.
Oh no! That’s not good
@@RunLikeHeller Perhaps I have unnaturally sweaty feet. Road Runner sports was having a sale today and they had my old Bondi 7 for $65. I was tempted to buy them back!
Happy belated birthday to your fiancé 🎂 Do you think a Bondi and Rincon rotation would cover most bases?
Thank you! Yes, I absolutely think that would be a good combo! Just be mindful of the durability with the Rincon. It's a great shoe but the outsole does wear down quickly
Hi I weigh 90+ kg will Bondi 7 will be good pick for daily runs upto 10 kms alternate can buy Rocket X as well as all purpose shoes.
On Nike Pegasus 38 I could feel jerks and shin and knee hurt as well as heel sore can't handle stable pace so want to swap. Am Normal Arch and forefoot striker toes almost the high heel drop in Nike wasn't favourable it seems.
Yes Bondi 7 will be great!
@@RunLikeHeller Thanks for your suggestion I got Bondi 7 it's really feeling comfy and low heel drop makes me feel much natural in foot position. Cushion currently feels firm but still comfy than Pegs. Maybe after Breakin period it will be alright.
Great review, as usual. Thank you for the detailed info. I would definitely like to try these on, but they cost the same as minimum wage in Brazil... They seem to be great, but just as ugly as the Glycerin 18s I own... lol... Cheers!!
Thank you for watching!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARIANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She says thank you!!!!!
Happy birthday, Fiancee! 🙌
Thank you!!
Happy Birthday and congrats. 🌈
thank you!!
Great content as always, but we need TH-cam to add an option for two thumbs up, I gave mine to Ruby this time around ;) happy birthday to Ariana too!
😂 ruby appreciates it!!!! And thank you!!
Hi! Would you say these shoes run big? I’m a size 8.5-9 and am wondering if I should size down or up?
For me it was true to size
Hai thank you for review, may i know how lenght your foot and what size do u wear in this hoka bondi 7 , thx
Size 10.5 not sure of the length
Cliftons for Easy Runs, rincons for Long and Tempo, treshhold in tracers...raceday Carbon rocket or Carbon x and from now on the rocket x.... so no Place for the Bondi
Great lineup!
Of the men's and women's, that colorway is the best....all the others are OOOOG-LEEEE.
Yessss I love this colorway!!
I’m thinking about buying a running shoe what do you recommend MEN'S BONDI 7 or The New Balance More v2 for comfort and support
Bondi
Happy Birthday 🎁🍰🥂
she says thank you!!
Can you clarify if you were sponsored by HOKA for this review? Thanks.
PS: Fantastic thorough review, thank you
Sure. I should have said it in the beginning of the review, but the shoe was provided to me by running warehouse/Hoka however they are are not paying me to say anything, they can’t tell me what to say, and all of my opinions are 100% authentic and my own. I never praise a shoe unless I feel that it’s worth the praise.
@@RunLikeHeller Okay great, thanks for replying and great job on the fantastic detailed reviews, they are helpful to so many people.
Have you tried the Bondi 6? If so, how do they compare to the Bondi 7. Thanks.
hey there i have not! But Kofuzi has. Check out his reviews of the Bondi 7. He makes a good comparison to the 6. From what I remember he thinks the 7 is a much better shoe with less break-in time.
I'm new to the channel (as a viewer and subscriber), so I'm late to the Bondi 7. However, I brought the shoe and it gave me a blister on my arch. Has anyone experienced this? If so, how did you fix it (orthotics or return the shoe)?
Sorry to hear this happened! I didn’t get a blister on my arch!
Happy Birthday to your fiancé...When is the Big Day....So you would pick this Hoka Bondi 7 over Saucony Triumph 17 for recovery day runs or for easy days? Interesting. Have fun on Tuesday.
She says thank you!! No big day planned just yet. Seeing what happens with COVID first. As for the shoe, I don’t think I would pick these over a Triumph because the Bondi is not as versatile
@@RunLikeHeller Thought to give you a hard time only because you raved about Triumph 17 earlier this year - LOL. However, based on that review, I did purchase a pair of Triumph 17 (and not 18 as you recommended). Saucony.com is selling at a substantial discount and so I ended up getting a pair. Ran twice so far with the 17's and liking them so far. Thanks for your review and recommendation. My only complaint is that the outer sole is a bit slippery when the road is wet. I live in Portland, Oregon and we get wet weather here this time of the year. But other than that, great comfy shoes....Enjoying Saucony products this year, Endorphin Shift and Speed and now the Triumph 17. Take care and stay safe.
Is this comparable to the Brooks Glycerin 19 for comfort?
This is a bit more beefed up with cushioning
Happy birthday 🎉🎈 🎂
She says thank youu!!!
This is a weird thing to have just realized but the “recovery/easy day shoe” category is the one I struggle with the most. Maybe because I find it the least exciting? Huh. Well I’ll go and think on this for a while. 🤣
Also Heller did you get a new camera? Video looks a little crisper today
Yeah lol I agree it can be on the less exciting side of things but then again the comfort gets me hyped!! Also thanks for noticing the difference! I actually got a new softbox light.
More Ruby in future videos!
Will do!
Ok. I’m sold. This shoe is $100 at Fit2Run in Sarasota and that is a STEAL. THANK YOU!
Congrats grrrrrrrl !
Thank you!!
Nice, but a bit heavy. Brooks Hyperion Tempo is better.
Brooks Hyperion Tempo for easy recovery days?
Apple and oranges... c’mon! :)
for me the Tempo is more of a Tempo day shoe and less of a recovery day shoe
@@RunLikeHeller I don’t know why but I am CRYING at this answer - so matter of fact😂
@@albertey129 haha
Do you like these better than Morev3?
I think I like the More better
Ruby’s voice is strangely familiar... 😍
😂 😂
What do you think of bonding 7 vs gaviota 2 for lower back pain
I’ve never tired the gaviota so I can’t really say but if it helps to know, the Bondi is very protective.
@@RunLikeHeller thanks I normally where new balence 990 v4 I don't run really but standing and walking now while I heal love your reviews and takes
Doggo convinced me to like a subscribe.
Hahah I’ll have to thank her!!!
Walking shoes for old people …too much shoes for running :-) Their new mach 4 are very promising shoes!!
Excited to try the Mach 4!
Hey now whatever protects your joints. I rather wear some old people shoes than pay for it later in life through various surgies. 🤙
I'm a size 10.5 W 😭 and I'm afraid of looking like a monster in these. Is been in my shopping cart for weeks 😭. Is it really worth it? @
I love it and definitely think it’s worth it! Forget what others say!!
@@RunLikeHeller just got my first pair girl😁 trying them tomorrow. Btw they are monstrous 🤣
That’s definitely not what Ruby’s voice would sound like!
Hahahaha I tired to do the voice we always use for her but it didn’t come out quite right
Is it a bit roomier/longer than the 6?
Not sure as I haven’t tried the 6. I know Kofuzi did though and made a video about the 7 comparing it to the 6
Hi Emily, what shoe do you use for long runs?
Hi there! I have a couple! I would use the Bondi for long slow runs, the Triumph 17 is great for long runs, and also the Clifton 7!
@@RunLikeHeller I've used Bondi and it used to give me calf pains but helped when I had knee pain due to the increased load. I've heard the good things about Triumph 17/18. I'm using Ride 13 for easy/long runs atm and like the heel stability there. Is it worth switching to Triumph?
I love my bondi 7 but my Clifton are much softer love both
both are great!
Ive been debating between this and the Shift. The shift has ended up on a lot of peoples best lists for easy day shoe. I think though based on this I’m going to give the Bondi a try
I enjoy the shift as well but when it comes down to it, you just cannot beat the plush comfort of the bondi. The shift is still comfortable but on the firmer side. Depends what you like!
can this shoe do high miles with no stress on the feet?
I would definitely say so. It’s extremely protective
I just bought them for 25+k runs and hope they work out... eventually. Right now I'm having to break them in. I've been using the Altra Torin Plush for long runs and the Bondi 7 is stiff and uncomfortable by comparison. I bought the wide for extra splay and swelling room which I like to have for longer runs.
Hello I am not a runner 🙁 I am 70 years old with heel spurs. Would this be a good shoe for that?
I’m not a doctor, so I wouldn’t want to steer you wrong, but the Bondi is definitely a protective and plush shoe.
@@RunLikeHeller thank you. A doctor told me to buy the best pair of running shoes I can afford because of the cushioning in the heels 🙂
Well there’s no shortage of that in this shoe. Hope it helps!
Hi Pat, I’m not a doctor either but I have foot issues and need lots of cushion in my shoes. These are VERY cushioned from heel to toe and the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn! I can wear them all day long and have no pain or fatigue, I have not found any other shoe like these, I highly suggest you try them.
@@erikaryan2751 thanks I will 🙂
It's an expensive shoe, yes, but with that much midsole, you'll easily get 600-700 miles out of this (or more)
Agreed!
happy birthday for your girl and kisses to ruby
Thank you!
" Mazel Tov " I believe I've seen Ariana in your videos. You both make a beautiful couple. When I lived in Florida, I found the Bondi very useful in smashing Palmetto Bugs( giant Florida cockroaches) that got into my house. They worked better than bug spray. Just kidding. My sister loves hers.
Thank you!! And yes hahaha definitely enough shoe there for bug smashing!
Happy birthday to your fiancée! (Ariana?) from Martha
Yes Ariana! Thank you :)
Happy Birthday fiancé!!
Thank you!!
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