Neither Hoka One Bondi 5 nor New Balance M990V4 were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 94 Running Shoes expert endorsements , however neither Hoka One Bondi 5 nor New Balance M990V4 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Running Shoes received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Brooks Ghost 13 or other critically acclaimed Men's Running Shoes of this month.
For reference, Brooks Ghost 13 received 3 endorsements this month, from Healthline (28 Feb 2023), Popular Science (18 Jul 2023) and Best Products (14 May 2021).
Curious to see this month's entire Men's Running Shoes ranking? It's here
Hoka One Bondi 5 
New Balance M990V4 Customers like New Balance M990V4 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
New Balance M990V4
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
New Balance M990V4, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Hoka One Bondi 5.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling running shoes receives a consumer score of 9.0 (great). New Balance M990V4 ranks higher than that and Hoka One Bondi 5 ranks lower than that.
| Hoka One Bondi 5 |
In comparison:
8.4 Great
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| New Balance M990V4 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| Median best-selling Running Shoes |
In comparison:
ON Running Cloudstratus ranks #36 out of 71. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.0 Great
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Hoka One Bondi 5 is more popular than New Balance M990V4
It's fairly safe to say that Hoka One Bondi 5 are more popular running shoes than New Balance M990V4, based on their 300+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Hoka One Bondi 5 and New Balance M990V4 | |||||
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 | Hoka One Bondi 7 | $140 |
In comparison:
8.5 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | New Balance Fresh Foam 880v11 | $88 |
In comparison:
New Balance Fresh Foam 880v11 ranks #40 out of 71. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.9 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | Hoka Clifton 9 | $142 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Hoka Clifton 9 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v10 | $95 |
In comparison:
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v10 ranks #32 out of 71. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
| Rank | Change | Price | Running Shoes | Healthline  | Verywell Fit  | Forbes  | Popular Science  | Tom's Guide  | Best Products  | Runner's World  | Fit and Well  | Men'sHealth  | CNET  |
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| 1 | +2 | $104 |  Brooks Ghost 13 | 3 | - | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | +2 | Check price |  Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40 | - | 14 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | +2 | $131 |  Brooks Glycerin 20 | - | 13 | - | - | 6 | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| 4 | +2 | $140 |  Hoka One Bondi 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - |
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- Breathable Mesh Upper - Provides a breathable environment, keeping the wearer cool and dry.
- 3D Puff Print Frame - Lightweight and offers a secure fit.
- Ortholite Insole - Provides additional cushioning for arch support and durable comfort.
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- An ideal blend of cushioning and stability set the foundation for the latest iteration of an American classic. The New Balance® M990V4 boasts dynamic performance wrapped in a timeless silhouette to carry you mile after mile in uncompromising comfort.
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Hoka One Bondi 5 are a well-known and one of the most expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling running shoes and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Brooks Beast 14 or Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 2 .
Hoka One Bondi 5 are $53.90 more expensive than average running shoes ($96.05).
New Balance M990V4 are a well-known option in the middle of the running shoes price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling running shoes and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Asics GT-2000 11 or Asics Cumulus 23 GTX .
New Balance M990V4 are $6.10 less expensive than average running shoes ($96.05).
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