Comments on: An Update On My Wife and Her Hoka Bondi 2’s

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 16:10:07 +0000

People can say what they want to about Hoka’s, but I know for sure that when I run in them I have less pain in my feet. The only draw back I’ve found is they may not leave your legs as refreshed at the end of a run due to all that cushioning.

By: Mark Rep

Mark Rep — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 08:30:10 +0000

Big sticky plasters which at best will maintain the present problem and maybe cause more issues down the line.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Susan.

My wife is getting along better with them now that she has gone a half size up, worth a try!
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By: Luke

Luke — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Great news re the Hokas. Am happy for your wife. It's a real pleasure to find a solution to a problem. I'd have a pair of Hokas in my rotation if they were wider in the forefoot. I sold mine but wish I'd at least kept the right foot one (see post below). Like your wife, I too have problematic feet. My right foot has endured the pleasure of Achilles tendonitis, a neuroma, plantar fascitis & shin splints. So I'm still looking for my solution. My right foot is nothing like my left, it has a high arch while my left has a low arch & is 1/2 size smaller. So in my mind there's a case to say that as my two feet have different needs (arch support on left foot leads to knee problems but works for the right foot), is there any reason (apart from the 'look silly 'factor) I shouldn't wear one trainer on one foot and one on the other? I was thinking a Triumph 11 for the right or an NB 890 v 3 (with an orthotic for some stability) & a Brooks Pure Grit for the left (that's tried & tested). In summary, wearing one 8mm drop trainer with moderate arch support & on the right (the 8mm drop causes less stress on the foot) & a 4mm drop(the 4mm drop causes less issues for the knee) trainer with no arch support on the left. Is there any evidence to suggest that wearing odd shoes might lead to hip problems or some other knock-on factor? I know all of this is individual but I'm just putting the idea of wearing different shoes on different feet out there. Personally, I think shops & websites should let you buy separate trainers. My contention is that feet are not uniform so why should we be foreced to buy trainers as if they are. It's not like it's easy to buy custom made trainers. Any thoughts, constructive feedback would be most welcome. i.e Luke, London.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Flaming June.

Awesome, great to her you're running well!

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By: bob baks

bob baks — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

It's really hard to resist saying something snarky about these crazy-ass shoes, but I promise I won't. oops...

By: Robert Osfield

Robert Osfield — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Greg.

The weight of the shoe advertised on that page is 275g which is roughly 11oz.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Dean G.

I don't view them as much different than barefoot in that way - they're so different than most of what is out there that they really throw something different at you and someone with chronic trouble in more traditional shoes might benefit from the change. Dealing with injury is largely about managing tissue stress via altering force application, and Hokas and barefoot probably change force application big time (obviously in different ways).

By: Tim Watts

Tim Watts — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

How have people running in the Hoka's found the durability? I read anothe blog that was quite negative about the length of time the cushioning lasted before starting to break down and collapse

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Ran.

Given their "mushiness" I actually think they may require a bit more work than a typical shoe to maintain stability, hard to say. I view Hokas as a tool to try - they seem to work well for long mileage on trails and for recovery runs or in people with foot problems and the like. Like you, I personally aim to minimize interference, but sometimes maximizing interference may be warranted :)

By: George Harris

George Harris — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Wow Pete that is awesome news. I too have tried the Hoka Bondi recently. My left knee began to bother me and I tried a brace but did not get complete relief. Enter the Bondi and I was able to run three miles without pain. Ran 11 miles today no pain. So I am sold. The Hoka Bondi will find a place in my rotation of shoes.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Steven.

They're still working for her, no foot pain in them. I would be a bit wary if you have ankle joint laxity given the high platform and soft sole.
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