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HOKA Bondi 9
Daily training
HOKAWomen

Bondi 9

The HOKA Bondi 9 (women's) is a neutral max-cushion road trainer built for plush, forgiving everyday miles.

$175MSRP
Comparable specifications
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Terrain
road
Primary use
Daily training
Also good for
Easy / recovery run, Long run, Walking / all-day
Cushion
max
Firmness
soft
Stability
neutral
Weight
263.5g
Drop
5mm
Stack
not published
Outsole
Durabrasion rubber
Upper
Knit upper with zonal venting
Widths
standard
Easy runsWalkingStable platformDaily trainingRoadMax cushionRecovery runsBeginnersWide feetTreadmillLong runs
Our read

The Bondi 9 leans hard into HOKA's signature max cushioning, offering a soft, protective platform aimed at everyday runs, recovery days and long-distance comfort on road. With a 5mm drop, plush foam bed and accommodating knit upper available in wide, it prioritizes forgiving impact over speed or ground feel. It is not a performance or racing shoe, but for high-mileage cushioned comfort it stays squarely on target.

Ride

Soft, plush max-cushion ride with a 5mm drop; forgiving underfoot but heavier and not built for quick tempo transitions.

Fit

Knit upper with zonal venting and a 3D molded collar for ankle-hugging comfort; available in Regular and Wide widths, US women's 4-12.

Best for

Runners wanting maximum soft cushioning for daily training, recovery runs, long road miles and all-day walking, including wide-footed runners.

Avoid if

You want a lightweight, responsive shoe for racing, speedwork or a firm, connected ground feel.

Sources
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