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ÜNI SHOES VS HOKA BONDI SR.
Nurses ask us about the HOKA Bondi SR more than any other shoe. It is a good shoe. It is also a different kind of shoe: a max-cushion walking shoe with a leather upper that HOKA adapted for work floors. Üni shoes were built from the start for a 12-hour hospital shift by two RNs. Here is how they line up.
Side by side
| Üni shoes | HOKA Bondi SR | |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | Nurses and healthcare workers. Designed by two registered nurses. | Walking. HOKA's most cushioned road shoe with slip-resistant rubber added. |
| Price | $140 to $175 | $180 |
| Slip resistance | GripStick outsole, ASTM F3445 certified | Slip-resistant, non-marking rubber, described as tested on water, oil and soap. No published standard found on the pages we checked. |
| Upper | Fluid-resistant and stain-resistant. Not waterproof. | Full-grain leather, water-resistant. Not waterproof. |
| Cushioning | TPEE midsole, removable insole | EVA midsole, removable insole |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Toe box and widths | Wide toe box, one width | Regular and wide widths |
| Sizes | W5 through M15 on a shared size run | Women's 5 to 11, men's 7 to 15 |
| Cleaning | Wipe clean with a damp cloth or disinfectant wipe | Wipe leather clean |
| Nurse.org Top 10 Best Shoes for Nurses | #1 Best Overall, 4.8 out of 5 | On the list |
| Customer rating | 4.7 out of 5, 1,276 reviews on uni-performance.com | 4.2 out of 5, 65 reviews on fleetfeet.com |
| HSA/FSA | Payment option at checkout | Check with the retailer |
| Shipping and returns | Free US shipping over $99. 30-day returns. | Varies by retailer |
Pick Üni if
- You want certified slip resistance backed by ASTM F3445.
- You want a shoe designed specifically for the hospital floor.
- You want a shoe designed by nurses.
- You want a shoe designed for long hours of standing.
- You want to pay with your FSA or HSA at checkout.
Pick the HOKA Bondi SR if
- You want maximum stack height.
- You need a specifically wide width option.
- You prefer a leather upper.
Sources
- HOKA, Men's and Women's Bondi SR product listings (weight, drop, J-Frame).
- Fleet Feet, Women's HOKA Bondi SR product page (price, tech specs, outsole and upper description, review rating).
- RunRepeat, HOKA Bondi SR review (removable insole, sizing).
- Nurse.org, The Top 10 Best Shoes For Nurses (According to Actual Nurses!).
- Üni product pages, size guide, and HSA/FSA page.
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Is the HOKA Bondi SR slip-resistant?
HOKA and its retailers describe the Bondi SR outsole as slip-resistant rubber tested on surfaces with water, oil, and soap. On the pages we checked, HOKA does not name a published test standard. Üni's GripStick outsole is ASTM F3445 certified.
Is the Bondi SR waterproof?
HOKA describes the Bondi SR upper as water-resistant leather, not waterproof. Üni shoes are fluid-resistant and stain-resistant, and they are also not waterproof.
Which one does Nurse.org rank higher?
Nurse.org's Top 10 Best Shoes for Nurses, scored by working nurses, ranks Üni #1 Best Overall. HOKA also appears on the list. Read the full article on Nurse.org before you decide.
Can I use my HSA or FSA for either shoe?
At Üni, HSA/FSA is a payment option at checkout and a licensed provider reviews a few health questions after you choose it. For the Bondi SR, check with the retailer you buy from. Not everyone qualifies, and your plan makes the final decision.
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