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* '''Flexibility'''. The Stinson is pretty inflexible, though the cushioning offsets this a little.
* '''Outsole'''. The Stinson has harder rubber covering virtually the entire contact patch, so it doesn't have the uneven wear that I've found with the Bondi.
* '''Shape'''. The Stinson has the typical Hoka shape, with a tight, narrow toe box. The toe box is so bad that I've noticed a distinctive pattern of blisters from Hokas when I'm working blister repair at aid stations. I believe it is critical to [[Shoe Modifications| cut open the toe box of any Hokas]].{{H:TryCuttingShoes}}
* '''Upper'''. The upper is thin, with quite a bit of mesh for breathability, but there is no cushioning and there are cutouts in the reinforcement that could cause friction. The padding around the ankle opening is less I'd like in a [[Minimax]] shoe, but it's adequate.
* '''Tongue'''. The Bondi has a classic tongue rather than a tongue-less sock style of upper. The tongue is unpadded, so watch out for problems from the laces pressing on the top of the foot.