New Balance More v6 vs HOKA Bondi 9

Fresh Foam X More v6 or Bondi 9? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want cloud-soft cushioning at a fair price? Get the Fresh Foam X More v6.

Want max cushion with a firmer, more supportive feel? Get the Bondi 9.

Get the Fresh Foam X More v6 if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You’d rather spend $15 less

Get the Bondi 9 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You need a touch more room than the Fresh Foam X More v6 gives

On the run

Fresh Foam X More v6: Cloud-soft, low-drop max cushion. Cloud-soft and super thick, with record-setting shock absorption on a wide, stable base. Best for recovery days and easy jogs, and fine for long runs if you don’t push the pace.

Bondi 9: The supportive max-cushion tank. A huge, protective slab of foam that’s firmer than it looks, more supportive than squishy. The rocker keeps it moving, but it’s built for easy miles and long days on your feet, not speed.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Fresh Foam X More v6. True to size but narrow and low-volume in the standard width, so consider the wide. Wide and extra-wide available.

Bondi 9. Lower volume, with a toebox that tapers, so wide feet should go straight to the wide. The heel counter is stiff, so it isn’t a sockless shoe.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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