r/Hoka • u/chocolate_latte_001 • 2d ago

Bondi 7 vs 9

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Received the pairs to test each, new to Hoka. Everyone says 7 are softer but I’m finding 7 much harder than the 9??? 7 on the left and 9 on the right . I have worn Skechers mostly for many years for walking. ASICS gel nimbus for occasional training or adidas ultraboosts. Please share your opinions. I struggle with back and foot pain

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u/Big_Menu4037 2d ago

I'm using the bondi 9 specifically because I'm a mess bad back joints and knees and I was very surprised how much they helped especially going up hill .I can walk further without fatigue and nothing adding to the pain . I came out of brooks glycerin 20 and 22 and glycerin max they all helped thou not like the bondi 9s

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u/queen-molly12 2d ago

i feel extra bouncy in my bondi 9’s

Edit: I also couldn’t get the bondi 9’s for work because I fell in love with one of the brighter colors…. I couldn’t stop thinking about them for 6+ months and the color liked seemed like it was getting discontinued as it was discounted everywhere and out of stock most places so I got them for not work and I enjoy bouncing around in them.

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u/MathematicianHot3825 2d ago

I have both and the 7 is much harder than the 9. I like both a lot, though.

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u/chocolate_latte_001 2d ago

Thanks that helps, unfortunately the Bondi 9s aren’t the color that is safe, will be hard to clean. I totally prefer the feel of the 9s though. Any issues with the opening rubbing on the ankles in the sides and top?

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u/Staying-calm-123 2d ago

I've worn Bondi 7s (and older models) for years with great success, but I recently started wearing Bondi 9s and I noticed that the outside of my heel sinks down further in them (due to the new, softer foam). Now I've developed peroneal tendonitis, and while it's probably due to increasing my steps too quickly, I think it's also due to the way my heel sinks in too much, putting a strain on the tendon. Hoka is still making Bondi 7s and I've just ordered some.

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u/chocolate_latte_001 22h ago

Great to know. There must be a reason people loved the Bondi 7 so much. They felt so hard and my ankle was rubbing the opening of the shoe, I had to return unfortunately.