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Hoka is no stranger to hype, and with such an extremely strong reputation for supportive, comfortable shoes, it’s no wonder why. HuffPost shopping writers Lourdes Avila Uribe and Erica Kam are huge fans of the brand’s Clifton 9 and Solimar sneakers, respectively, while, personally, I love the Kahu 2 for occasional hiking — they’re simply unrivaled in their maximum cushioning.
The brand’s shoes usually go for a pretty penny, but today, we actually found one of Hoka’s most popular on sale for 42% off at Zappos — a wild discount that’s too good to pass up. Right now, you can grab a few colors of the bestselling Hoka Bondi 8 for as low as $95.24, down from the typical retail of $165. That’s way less than what Amazon lists them at. They’re what one reviewer describes as ‘like walking on air,’ and were even recommended in a recent roundup of men’s shoes for folks with plantar faciitis pain by Georgia-based podiatrist Dr. Jay Spector. For that kind of comfort, this price is a steal!
What makes these sneakers so excellent is their ultra-cushiness, which gives it a bouncy, pillowy feeling with each step. They have exaggerated, maximal outsoles, and are recommended for running, which also means they’re great for daily walks. They’re strapped with soft, lightweight foams and a billowy design.
We found three colorways on sale for under $100: frost/rose gold, stardust/aqua breeze and white/cantaloupe. Keep in mind, these shoes are a women’s style, fitting sizes 5-11 and only available in medium widths. Some reviewers say they run slightly narrow, so grab half a size up if you need the extra room. Otherwise, several reviewers say they offer superb arch support and soft landings with every step.
Nab these bouncy walking shoes at a deep discount today, and take a look below at more promising reviews of the Bondi 8 from happy Zappos customers.
“Besides these looking like Smurfette’s running sneakers, these are super comfortable. I got these today and this was the only shoe size/color combo available. I’ve been hobbling around with Plantar fasciitis issues for a few months now. ASICS Kayano is my go to shoe, but when I put a pair of these on today and wore them all day while walking miles, I don’t know if I can go back to ASICS. The heel comfort and arch support is better then I would have imagined. If I was a runner these shoes would be amazing, as a walker they are top notch. Will be purchasing more of these soon, just not the smurfette ones!” — Mindy
“I have worn these for over a month. I just ordered a second pair. I cannot understand reviews that say the toebox is too narrow! This is the widest toebox on any of my Hoka’s and I have 4 different pair. When I first tried them on I thought they looked like clown shoes because the toebox is SO wide! I love them for exactly that reason. I have bunions, wear orthotics and have foot and ankle arthritis. With all of these issues, these are exactly what I need.” — Jean
“Having a wide size with planter fasciitis and pronation with tendency to turn or be unsteady on an ankle, I have usually bought other brands. But last year I tried the Bondi 7 and while nice still had both toe box issues and pronation issues but really loved the sneakers. Last week I purchased the Bondi 8, as the design clued me in to MAYBE somebody had figured the issues out and WOW what a difference! The Bond 8, has a more splaid sole offering a ‘check’ against the pronation and ankle flipping, and it has a better wrap-around of material at ankle AND better toe box. Wider toe box. I can choose my socks more easily to wear. I wear my sneakers to run around in daily job of teaching, stairs, distances between schools, currently constantly in hospitals and rehabs for family at fast moments and they are making it possible for me to turn on a dime to help without losing my balance. And they are LIGHT on the feet. […]” — Lorifran
“These shoes were so comfortable and supportive right out of the box. Took them for a walk right away. I needed a wide platform to walk on after knee surgery. I feel very stable and confident walking in these shoes. I would highly recommend! Beautiful color combo also.” — Cheri
“The sizing was perfect. The fit was different than the Bondi 7. I love the 7s but this 8s fit is different and better in my book. The Bondi 8 hugs your foot which for me is a better fit. It has a grip that holds your foot in all the right places. The tongue is almost a plus in my book. I love that once the sneaker is on, it’s on no need to adjust anything—a brilliant upgrade. On the foot, it looks sleek and almost pretty. Give them a try you won’t regret it.” — Anonymous