Hoka One One Bondi 3 Road Running Shoes - Neutral Cushioning (For Women)

I have been a huge fan of Hoka One One shoes for a couple of years now, and have several pair. I am an avid hiker and backpacker in my 50's. A few years ago, I developed plantar fasciitis and I was also having knee pain when hiking downhill. I found Hoka's on-line and gave them a try, and have been hooked ever since. I wear them for both hiking and backpacking and they have cured my foot and knee pain. Although some (my daughters!) might consider them to be goofy-looking, I have also received several compliments. And either way, they work, so who cares?!
I usually stick with the Bondi, because they have the widest toe box, which works for my somewhat wide front foot. Often, people find that they have to size up a half size, I think this is usually due to a narrow footbox in some models.

I had to sent it back because I couldn't see myself running in them; I wanted something with large cushion for road running, but ended up with Brooks again. Since I didn't run in them I can't comment much, however one thing that made me totally hate the shoes are laces. I tie my laces in a way that prevents my foot moving in the shoe, which is not possible with this one. I could have seen it on the picture, but it was my first Hoka and I couldn't believe that "Running shoes" wouldn't come with regular laces.

Very nice and comfy. They look fine to me because they are running shoes and people who judge which running shoes are fashionable and which aren't elude me, because they all look like plastic, breathable, lace-up shoes with loud colors. Someone said to try for planter faciitis, and I didn't think they made a difference for that, but they are comfy otherwise.

These are not like all your other sneakers....
I have these and the Hoka Clifton. I find these more comfortable for me and like the quick lace system. I also found the Clifton ran a little small and these are true to size. I have SI joint issues and back stuff - used to run 30 miles per week, but can't really do that mileage anymore. These are the first shoes I've worn that I can run 3-5 miles in and not be in pain. So I'm a convert.
But here's what I'd highly recommend - stop reading all the reviews and trying to figure out if you'd like them. Go to a shoe store that sells Hoka and other running shoes. Try a Hoka on one foot, and a really good, top-of-the-line running shoe from Nike, Adidas, Asics (whomever your favorite is) on the other foot. This is the easiest, fastest way to understand and FEEL the difference between the shoes - and there IS a difference. You will either like it, love it, be curious about it, or just say no way. It takes a little adjusting as they roll with your feet, so your stride feels a little funky at first and it might take a little getting used to...but I think you will quickly learn to love them. As for aesthetics, they're a little different from all the rest there too. But in this case function & comfort far outweigh if someone thinks they're weird looking. I like how they look. And I could care less - they have helped me renew my love of walking and running and I can look forward to it without pain.

Just seemed overly cumbersome. I ordered my regular size 8 and they were just too big all the way around. A lot of shoe and not particularly attractive. They were returned.