HOKA BONDI 8 REVIEW | THE PINNACLE OF 'PYRAMID' DESIGN

In this Hoka Bondi 8 review, I couldn&help but compare the shoes to the new Mach 5 which I just recently reviewed. The Bondi 8 and the Mach 5 are similar not just because of they are both Hoka, but also because they underwent a lot of changes since the last iteration. Plus, they are both built on a foundation laid by two shoes (Mach 5: Mach 4 and Mach Supersonic, Bondi 8: Bondi 7 and Bondi X). Even if you didn&like the Bondi 7, the Bondi 8 is worth the attention, especially if you&a slower runner who likes to go on long runs often. Not to mention, there is one very important reason why you should choose the Bondi 8 over, let&say, the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v12 or On Cloudmonster. \details Price - RRP $165/£145 (Bondi 7 RRP $160/£130) Availability – Launched on 15 July in the US and launching on 1 August in the UK Weight - 12 oz/339 g (men’s US 10.5/UK 10) - heavier than Bondi 7 Drop – 4 mm (33mm heel, 29mm forefoot) - same as Bondi 7 \what’s changed? Reworked with softer, lighter, more resilient foam called Glide+ Brand-new extended heel geometry – rear crash pad affords an incredibly soft and balanced ride from heel strike to forefoot transition Pillowed tongue Includes recycled content in the engineered mesh, eyestay lining, Ortholite Hybrid sockliner, and tongue \fit Despite the ultra-chunky midsole, the Bondi 8 has a low profile upper. The toe box is more tapered than the Mach 5 – it definitely looks narrower, thanks to the wide midsole. Wide lace cage allows...