A new riff on Hoka's maximally cushioned road shoe, the Bondi L GORE-TEX is adapted for everyday wear with an ultralight EVA midsole and bevelled heel design. Engineered with an early-stage Meta-Rocker for a smooth transition through the gait cycle, this street staple features a sleek leather upper and wide footbed for inherent stability.
Ensuring feet remain protected and secure, the Hoka Bondi L GORE-TEX Walking Shoes have a smooth Leather upper construction. The leather materials have a durable, long-lasting construction to protect both your shoes and your feet, whilst also ensuring your feet remain cosy and locked in. To avoid damp feet, and therefore dampened spirits, GORE-TEX Invisible Fit technology resides inside the shoe; supplying a combination of durable waterproofing and optimised breathability. Sometimes it's hard to stay dry without developing that distracting clammy feeling, but GORE-TEX keeps water on the outside while letting perspiration escape from the inside; keeping sweat to a minimum and you, cool and comfy. The shoes have small perforations throughout enhancing the breathability available to your feet, and ensuring that air can flow freely to keep your feet as comfortable as possible without causing too many distractions. The shoes have a plush cushioned tongue and collar to prevent irritation from being caused when wearing the shoes. A traditional lace-up system works alongside this to allow your foot to remain securely inside the shoes, and the heel loop allows you to put the shoes on with ease.
Early-stage Meta-Rocker geometry is applied in the midsole to increase running efficiency. Meta-Rocker midsole geometry is specifically designed with a low heel-toe differential and a sculpted outsole to create a unique fulcrum effect, like a rocking chair to encourage a guided gait cycle. This design supports a runner's natural form while promoting an efficient, smooth roll from initial impact to toe-off. In the Bondi L, the transition zone is placed behind the metatarsal heads; this helps create a smoother ride and a faster transition to the forefoot. A full-length platform of EVA resides underfoot for lightweight, responsive cushioning. Generous, soft and durable, it spares your joints as you strike down onto hard, unforgiving surfaces whilst adding an energetic response with each step. A moderate heel bevel helps to promote a smooth heel-to-toe transition.
Supplying you with traction and support on a range of terrain, the Bondi L have a durable rubber outsole. Alongside this, the shoes have a bevelled heel for smooth transitions and additional durability, providing you with a long-lasting pair of shoes for all your training needs.