The Hoka Bondi Sr Review & Lab Test of 2026

The Hoka Bondi SR is a durable work shoe designed for environments with wet floors. Its slip-resistant (SR) outsole and water-resistant upper make it ideal for professionals who require safety and stability during long shifts. With a firm 31.5 HA foam, the shoe provides a solid platform, ensuring comfort throughout extended wear.

Pros

  • Comfort is off-the-charts
  • Extra thick cushioning for all-day support
  • Smooth heel-to-toe transitions
  • Alleviates foot discomfort (podiatrist approved)
  • Stable for a neutral shoe
  • Truly slip-resistant outsole
  • Superior material quality
  • Water-resistant leather upper
  • Accommodating toebox

Cons

  • Heavy and bulky
  • Not breathable

Key Features

  • Water-Resistant Leather: Protects against spills and moisture.
  • Slip-Resistant Outsole: Ensures better traction on various surfaces.
  • EVA Midsole: Delivers exceptional cushioning for all-day wear.
  • Full Ground Contact Design: Provides stability and improves foot motion.
  • Memory Foam Inner Material: Adds comfort and conforms to your foot shape.

Specifications

  • Sole Material: Rubber
  • Outer Material: Synthetic
  • Inner Material: Memory Foam
  • Closure Type: Lace-Up
  • Available Size: 9
  • Color: Black

Hoka Bondi Sr Review & Lab Test – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

Hoka Bondi SR On Cloudtilt Hoka Restore TC HOKA Transport
Price $175 $160 $110 $140
Arch support Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral
Orthotic friendly
Weight lab Weight brand 14.3 oz / 404g 9.4 oz / 266g 11 oz / 313g 10.9 oz / 309g
Lightweight
Breathability Warm Warm Warm Warm
Use For standing all day For standing all day City For standing all day
Size True to size True to size True to size True to size
Midsole softness Balanced Balanced Balanced Balanced
Difference in midsole softness in cold Big Normal Big Big
Insole thickness Average Very thin Very thick Average
Removable insole
Stiffness Stiff Moderate Moderate Stiff
Torsional rigidity Stiff Stiff Moderate Stiff
Heel counter stiffness Stiff Flexible Flexible Moderate
Heel tab Finger loop None Extended heel collar Finger loop
Drop lab 8.2 mm 8.7 mm 7.5 mm 8.0 mm
Heel stack lab 39.4 mm 35.5 mm 32.7 mm 34.1 mm
Forefoot 31.2 mm 26.8 mm 25.2 mm 26.1 mm
Width / fit Medium Medium Narrow Narrow
Toebox width Wide Medium Medium Narrow
Closure Laces Bungee laces Slip-on Bungee laces
Toebox durability Good Good Good Good
Heel padding durability Bad Bad Decent -
Outsole durability Bad Good Bad -
Midsole width - forefoot Very wide Wide Average Average
Midsole width - heel Very wide Wide Very wide Average
Outsole hardness Average Average Soft Average
Outsole thickness Thick Average Average
Tongue padding Thick Average Thin Average
Tongue: gusset type None Both sides (semi) Sock like None
Slip-resistant
Material Leather Mesh - -
Ranking Bottom 13% Top 45% Bottom 1% Bottom 5%
Popularity Top 6% Top 12% Top 42% Top 14%