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HOKA Bondi 9
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Bondi 9

One of the hardest working shoes in the HOKA lineup, the Bondi 9 delivers peak plushness for everyday miles. Overhauled from top to bottom with increased stack height and a premium new foam.

$175MSRP
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Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
road
Use
daily trainer
Also good for
Long runs, recovery runs, walking
Cushion
max
Firmness
soft
Stability
neutral
Weight
297.7g
Drop
5mm
Stack
not published
Midsole
SCF EVA (super critically foamed EVA)
Outsole
Durabrasion rubber
Upper
Engineered mesh / knit with 55% recycled polyester and zonal venting
Widths
standard
Release
2025
WalkingStable platformDaily trainingRoadHeavier runnersMax cushionRecovery runsWide feetLong runs
Our read
Ride

Very soft, protective ride with the tallest stack in HOKA's daily lineup, using a new supercritical foam. Cushioned but slow underfoot with little energy return.

Fit

Standard width with a roomier, more accommodating fit than the Bondi 8; extended heel geometry and wide base. Comes in additional widths in some markets but base version listed as standard only.

Best for

Runners wanting maximum underfoot protection for easy and recovery miles or long time on feet.

Avoid if

You want a responsive shoe for faster running or prefer ground feel.

Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.