Hoka wearers...Bondi 3?

[caito]

 

Glad to hear it!   Now that you mention it, you are probably a good candidate for a more substantial shoe than the lightest versions since you work them hard!

[merigayle]

I ran 10 miles with the Bondi 4s today and so far so good. 

[CheryG]

OMG, how many miles are you people putting on those shoes?!  I only get about 200 miles on any pair, any brand, before they feel dead.  Then again, I don't run on pavement much.  Is that why you wear through the soles?

[Fionn mac Cumhail]

OMG, how many miles are you people putting on those shoes?!  I only get about 200 miles on any pair, any brand, before they feel dead.  Then again, I don't run on pavement much.  Is that why you wear through the soles?

I'd be replacing almost every month!  I only run on pavement, and I'm a heel striker, which wears things quick...I never put less than 500 on a pair...even when I should....a few years back when I was super duper broke (instead of just regular broke), I put on about 1200 

Those Hokas that I posted had about 450 or so...my new ones are already showing obvious wear after 5 days...

[caito]

The wear on the bottom of the shoe is not alway indicative of the wear of the midsole (where the cushion is.)

However, the pic Fionn posted of his old shoes was crazy.  Totally worn. 

I get at least 500 miles out of most of my shoes. 

[siamesedream]

My shoes lasted a lot longer when I was 20 pounds lighter.


I think I got about 300 out of the last pair.

[merigayle]

My Brooks were in the 200ish range, my Hokas in the 600 mile range.

[Handsome Jack]

so I've got 144 miles on the Hoka Cliftons. Sweet ride, for sure. However, my calves are feeling a bit wonky. Hoping that is some minor just getting used to a very different shoe and not my body rejecting my new foot-heart.

[CheryG]

I'd be replacing almost every month!  I only run on pavement, and I'm a heel striker, which wears things quick...I never put less than 500 on a pair...even when I should.

When I was running a lot I did replace them every month.  It's always the forefoot that feels flat to me, never the heel.  I typically ran in New Balance or Saucony, now I pretty much run in only Saucony but am looking forward to giving the Hokas a try.

[radial]

When I was running a lot I did replace them every month.  It's always the forefoot that feels flat to me, never the heel.  I typically ran in New Balance or Saucony, now I pretty much run in only Saucony but am looking forward to giving the Hokas a try.

I don't run a lot anymore, but I'm still pretty hard on shoes.  The Hoka Stinson trail shoes (can't speak for the others) held up really well for me.  I replaced them because the soles were losing their grip, not because the foam was completely shot.  I'm about to buy another pair just to keep in reserve. 

[Ice Cream]

OMG, how many miles are you people putting on those shoes?!  I only get about 200 miles on any pair, any brand, before they feel dead.  Then again, I don't run on pavement much.  Is that why you wear through the soles?

200 miles???  That sucks.  I consider mine still new at 200 miles.  I get rid of my shoes at 500 miles, but I only do that because I keep track of the mileage. I never feel that they are worn, nor do I see that.

I found the weight comment interesting: That may be related. I am not very heavy.

[Ice Cream]

Sierra Trading has the Bondi 3 for about $75, incl. shipping. I am getting a pair, I think. Thanks for the rec.

questions, though:
1. Can I insert superfeet insoles? (is there a removable insole?)
2. I wear 8.5 for street shoes, 9 for running shoes. Should I go for the 8.5 or the 9?

[Fionn mac Cumhail]

Sierra Trading has the Bondi 3 for about $75, incl. shipping. I am getting a pair, I think. Thanks for the rec.

questions, though:
1. Can I insert superfeet insoles? (is there a removable insole?)
2. I wear 8.5 for street shoes, 9 for running shoes. Should I go for the 8.5 or the 9?

There is a very thin removable insole, but you should have room...it'll be noticeably more shallow, but shouldn't be a problem.

They appear true to size...I'd go for the 9, because the quick lace system that they come with cinches down pretty good...

I'd wait for Caito to weigh in...but that's my little ol opinion...

[merigayle]

I put my insoles in them, no problem. I think they are pretty true to size. The 4s seem a little roomier.

[Handsome Jack]

200 miles???  That sucks.  I consider mine still new at 200 miles.  I get rid of my shoes at 500 miles, but I only do that because I keep track of the mileage. I never feel that they are worn, nor do I see that.

I found the weight comment interesting: That may be related. I am not very heavy.

I start feeling the need to replace at about 350. I keep them to about 400. I am on the heavy side.

[CheryG]

200 miles???  That sucks.  I consider mine still new at 200 miles.  I get rid of my shoes at 500 miles, but I only do that because I keep track of the mileage. I never feel that they are worn, nor do I see that.

I found the weight comment interesting: That may be related. I am not very heavy.

When I was putting on those miles the most I weighed was #142. I don't think that's ovwrweight for a 9 1/2 mild stability running shoe, but maybe it is. 

[merigayle]

When I was putting on those miles the most I weighed was #142. I don't think that's ovwrweight for a 9 1/2 mild stability running shoe, but maybe it is.

at my lightest weight pre-DD, my brooks lasted 6 weeks. It sucked.

[CheryG]

at my lightest weight pre-DD, my brooks lasted 6 weeks. It sucked.

Buying running shoes in general sucks.  My feet are so fussy.  It's funny, they LOVELOVE Crocs, I can buy just about any mid range riding boot and be able to wear them all day, but the moment I stuff them into running shoes, the arch is either too high or too low, too forward or two backwards, toe box too wide or too narrow, heel too wide or too narrow.  I wonder if it's like what goes on with saddles nowadays- back in the old days saddles were made in a more "general" manner, which ended up being able to mostly fit many horses.  Now they're really specific and one saddle fits ONE kind of horse well.  Imagine trying to find a good fitting pair of shoes for something that doesn't speak.  Anyway.  I hate buying running shoes.  I wish I could run in my Crocs.

[radial]

Sierra Trading has the Bondi 3 for about $75, incl. shipping. I am getting a pair, I think. Thanks for the rec.

questions, though:
1. Can I insert superfeet insoles? (is there a removable insole?)
2. I wear 8.5 for street shoes, 9 for running shoes. Should I go for the 8.5 or the 9?

It's funny, mine (not the Bondi) came with two different inserts.  One very thin and the other pretty cushy.  I had to use the thin one for best fit, but the midsole has so much cushion, I don't feel like I lost anything. 

[merigayle]

It's funny, mine (not the Bondi) came with two different inserts.  One very thin and the other pretty cushy.  I had to use the thin one for best fit, but the midsole has so much cushion, I don't feel like I lost anything.

this is the first time i got 2 inserts, i did not quite understand them, are you supposed to double them up?