It’s rather rare to have a new shoe company come on the scene. The last company that made a huge imprint was Newtons. This latest company is Hoka One One and this shoe called the Hoka One One Bondi B pronounced Ho-kay Oh-nay Oh-nay which means “Time to Fly” in Maori, “Bondi” pronounced bond-eye is named after Bondi Beach. So what is the selling point? As you can see these are not minimalist shoes and actually are taller and bigger than most running shoes. The Hoka Bondi B are surprisingly light considering how big it looks weighing only 9.8 oz. The structure of these shoes allow for 50% forward rocking profile with an oversized midsole that absorbs heavy impact on hard surfaces. The jury is still out on how these feel and if they will take off. Although if they can do what Netwon did by sponsoring the likes of Crowie there’s not doubt the shoes will sell. On thing is for sure they are just has pricey as Newtons.
The Pearl Izumi Kissaki shoes are meant to be weapons for your feet. The energy foam cushions the forefoot on impact while the rubber outsole with carbon rubber crash pad protects the heel. It has a seamless upper, interior seam taping and memory foam in collar for comfort and custom like fit. Reflective laces help you stay visible in dark situations and weighs about 9.4oz/266g for mens size 9. Ideal for short races and long distances.
