Hoka
Bondi 9 Running Shoe – Women's
$174.95
Free shipping
Free shipping on orders over $60
In-store pickup · Check our 4 Memphis-area stores
30-day returns, even if you've run in them
The Grivet Take
The Bondi 9 is Hoka's iconic max-cushion daily trainer for women, the brand's tallest-stack neutral. 41/36 stack with a 5mm drop, supercritical EVA midsole, and the signature Hoka rocker geometry on a very wide platform. Best for daily easy miles, long runs, recovery days, walkers, all-day-on-feet customers, and runners needing max protection. Skip it for speed work or any pace work; the Bondi is the ultimate cruise-pace shoe. Wide (D) availability makes this an accessible max-cushion pick for wider feet.
Fit & Feel snapshot
Fit
LengthHow the shoe fits compared with true-to-size expectations.
True to size
Toe box widthHow much side-to-side room the shoe has across the front of the foot.3 of 5
NarrowWide
Toe box volumeHow much vertical room the shoe has above the toes.3 of 5
LowHigh
MidfootHow snug or roomy the shoe feels through the arch and laces.3 of 5
SnugRoomy
Heel holdHow securely the back of the shoe holds the heel.4 of 5
LooseLocked
Ride
CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.5 of 5
MinimalMaximal
SoftnessHow soft or firm the cushioning feels underfoot.4 of 5
FirmPlush
RockerHow much the shoe's shape rolls you forward through the step.4 of 5
FlatAggressive
ResponsivenessHow much pop or energy return the shoe feels like it gives back.2 of 5
DeadBouncy
Support
Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
Neutral
Stability
Motion Control
Neutral shoe with a wider, steadier base
PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
Very wide base
How it fits
Fits true to size with a standard Hoka last and rounded toe box. Toe box runs standard width; midfoot is normal volume. Heel hold is good. Available in Standard (B) and Wide (D) for women's. The wide platform gives a steady, protective feel underfoot.
How it feels
Cushion is at the top of the scale; supercritical EVA reads soft and protective. Pronounced forefoot rocker carries the foot smoothly through toe-off. Forefoot is stiff. Energy return is moderate; this shoe protects rather than propels. Wide platform reads steady; the geometry isn't tuned for pace changes.
Quick specs
- Category
- Long run trainer
- Surface
- Pavement · Treadmill
- Heel stackHow much shoe sits between your foot and the ground.
- 41.0 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 36.0 mm
- DropThe difference between heel height and forefoot height, measured in millimeters.
- 5.0 mm
- Weight (women's 8)
- 8.8 oz · 249 g
- CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.
- 5 / 5
- Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
- Neutral
- PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
- Very wide base
- Midsole
- supercritical EVA
- Outsole
- Durabrasion rubber
- PlateA stiff layer, usually carbon, nylon, or TPU, built into some shoes to add structure, snap, or propulsion.
- No
- WidthsThe width options this shoe is made in. Actual availability depends on current inventory.
- B · D
Tech, translated
Supercritical EVA is Hoka's tuned max-cushion foam in the v9, more responsive than older EVAs while keeping the protective Bondi character.
Meta-Rocker is Hoka's forefoot rocker geometry, the brand's signature feature.
Compare it toSimilar shoes or common alternatives, with the key fit and ride differences called out.
Compared with the Hoka Clifton 10, the Bondi has more stack and softer cushion; the Clifton is the lighter, more versatile daily neutral. Compared with the Brooks Glycerin Max 2, both are max-cushion neutrals; the Bondi has Hoka's signature rocker, the Glycerin Max has Brooks's DNA Tuned dual-density. Compared with the Saucony Triumph 23, the Bondi has lower drop (5mm vs 10mm); the Triumph has PEBA foam pop. Compared with the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28, the Bondi is more rockered.
Runners also considered
Buyer's Guide
Running Shoes Buying Guide
- Where will you run? Road, trail, or both.
- How much cushion? Max, balanced, or low-stack.
- Stability or neutral? Match the shoe to your gait.
- Will it actually fit? Volume, width, and toebox.
5 min read · Running Shoes Buying Guide