Experts recommend Hoka One Bondi 7 more than New Balance Fresh Foam 880v11
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Hoka One Bondi 7 over New Balance Fresh Foam 880v11, but both Running Shoes have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Hoka One Bondi 7 received 2 recommendations: from Best Products (13 May 2021) and Healthline (28 Feb 2023). By contrast, New Balance Fresh Foam 880v11 received only 1 recommendation from Best Products (13 May 2021).
| Rank | Change | Price | Running Shoes | Tom's Guide  | Men'sHealth  | Best Products  | CNET  | Fit and Well  | Verywell Fit  | Healthline  | Runner's World  | Forbes  | OutdoorGearLab  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | Check price |  Hoka One Bondi 7 The Hoka One Bondi 7 is a highly cushioned and supportive running shoe that is ideal for long distance running, recovery days, and for runners who need extra cushioning to absorb shock and reduce impact on their joints. | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| 30 | N/A | Check price |  New Balance Fresh Foam 880v11 The New Balance Fresh Foam 880v11 is a comfortable and durable running shoe with Fresh Foam X cushioning, a secure fit, and excellent traction, making it suitable for daily training and long-distance running. | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 13 May 2021 Best Products ranked Hoka One Bondi 7 as #2 and New Balance Fresh Foam 880v11 as #3
Rank Running Shoes Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 15 Hoka One Bondi 7 Best for Support#3 out of 15 New Balance Fresh Foam 880v11 Most Versatile... ... ... Source: www.bestproducts.com - On 28 Feb 2023 Healthline ranked Hoka One Bondi 7 as #2
Rank Running Shoes Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 8 Hoka One Bondi 7 Best for cushioning... ... ... Source: www.healthline.com
After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Hoka One Bondi 7 outranks New Balance Fresh Foam 880v11. This is not to say that New Balance Fresh Foam 880v11 is a bad option. Like Hoka One Bondi 7, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Running Shoes | Tom's Guide | Men'sHealth | Best Products | CNET | Fit and Well | Verywell Fit | Healthline | Runner's World | Forbes | OutdoorGearLab |
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| 1 | - | $200 |  Asics Novablast 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $140 |  Hoka Clifton 9 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | 2 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 41 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - |
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Expert reviews [15]
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by runningwarehouse.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by marathonhandbook.com | 76 |
Score distribution:
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- A lightweight, resilient and flexible compound that gives you extra comfort with every step
- High abrasion rubber zones in the sole offer durability and traction
- High abrasion rubber zones in the sole offer strength and traction
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- Dual-layer midsole construction featuring top-bed foam cushioning and underfoot Fresh Foam
- Double knit, engineered mesh upper
- Blown rubber outsole
- Molded heel counter, 10 mm drop; due to variances created during the development and manufacturing processes, all references to 10 mm drop are approximate, Lace closure ensures a secure fit
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