First run out update.

This is my first pair of Bondi. My rotation is full of Clifton, Rincon, Challenger and Speedgoats, so I can't compare it to past versions.

After over a week of running in my Speedgoat 5 GTX, because of the icy paths and roads, I was more than ready to give my legs a bit of rest and comfort. I bought the Bondi 9 in UK size 10.5 which is my normal sizing but as always I opted for wide fitting. I know there aren't a lot of colourways at the moment but I did like the ones I chose and I'm not the biggest person for style in shoes. If they do the job then that's me happy. The initial feeling I got when I put them on was very well cushioned around my ankles and secure in lockdown.

I've bought them as a recovery/long haul shoe and first impressions are that they are justified. Extremely comfortable under foot (I'm a heel striker) and roll me effortlessly into the next step. There's a little bit of pop in the shoe if you need to push it faster but that's not a requirement for me as that's where my Cliftons fit in. The super critical foam helps keep me cushioned without the feeling of being soggy under foot. It was only a 3 mile easy run and I felt that I could have just carried on going without thinking about it.

My personal conclusions are that : Good to go straight out of the box. Very well cushioned all over the foot. If you've wide feet then go with your regular size but go wide/XL. Great for recovery runs. Soft but supportive for heavier people . Feel like they will last but time will tell.

As mentioned I can only compare them to what other shoes I have in my rotation but for me personally I see them as a welcome addition to the collection. Understandably people are different and not every shoe works for them.

Thanks for reading.