Anonymous

from Denver, CO

Positives: Pretty comfortable and cute shoe that is lightweight; allows for full movement of the ankle and has decent cushion. Negatives: Stickier on the floor than other brands of dance shoes. These tend to hurt the arch after dance use. Also, the included laces are quite long. Overall, a good shoe that works for Zumba. Ordering up a half size worked well.

Anonymous

from New York City

Sneakers for grown-up women! Most comfortable sneakers I've ever worn, and the best-looking. They are supportive enough for the treadmill, flexible enough for low-impact aerobics. The B width is rather wide for me; I'd prefer a double-A, but I use a Birkenstock soft insole for more cushioning and to help them fit snugly. The best part is they look like good urban walking shoes. I can wear them with nice clothes, something I refuse to do with the standard florescent pink-and-turquoise athletic shoes, which I think look idiotic. I expect to love them for travel, too -- they don't shout American tourist in European cities.

Brands I'd also recommend: Munro, Born

Anonymous

from Roswell, Georgia

This is a great shoe for working out and dancing (Zumba). The lateral support is really good and twisting movements are easier on the knees. I have an injury and this shoe has allowed to me to continue working out. I tried another dance shoe but I really wanted more lateral support. This shoe was the right choice for me. Zappos customer support was excellent.

Anonymous

from Olympia, WA

I'm amazed. The shoes arrived in 1 business day and I wore them tonight to my Zumba class. I love them. For the first time I didn't leave with shin splints. Love them and highly recommend them. Oh, and I ordered my exact size and they fit perfectly.

Brands I'd also recommend: Nike

Nicole T

from Los Angeles, CA

Good dancing shoe. I use these for Zumba and hip hop style dance. Just enough grip and just enough slip to spin and slide, jump and stop. True to street size if not a teensy big and average width without being too tight. Good toe box room and arch support.

Anonymous

from Salt Lake City, Utah

I am actually wearing this as my everyday, non-workout shoe and I love it. I took out the laces and put in Locklaces, very easy in and out. My podiatrist thinks Ryka is a well built shoe, and my foot pain has pretty much disappeared since wearing this. I wear a pair of Ryka Synergy for workouts, also a great shoe.

Anonymous

from Dubuque IA

I just ordered my third pair of this shoe. I had the grey and yellow, the white and grey and the only other color available is totally black. Not sure I like the all black - wish there were other choices for color. I Jazzercise and this shoe is perfect. I agree shoe strings are a bit long.

Anonymous

from Bothell, WA

I am so excited to have found this pair of shoes. I am a dance teacher and was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis in the inside area of my foot. My physical therapist recommended to look for shoes with stability and arch support. I found it in the Ryka Studio D. I can still demonstrate in it and get the support I need to teach pain free. It has great rounded edges so it's not so bulky and I can still do a pirouette in it. I am buying another pair and I hope Ryka will keep making this model. I can also see it being useful as a Zumba shoes and walking shoes. It is lightweight too.

Brands I'd also recommend: Nike, Dansko, Crocs, Super Feet in soles

Anonymous

from San Diego, CA

Got this shoe, because I read in Livingstrong.com that Ryka was a good shoe for High impact aerobics, and it had great ratings. I also started a new workout Tracy Anderson't Method and during the first few workouts acquired painful shin splints. I could not do the workouts very well, then my Ryka came in and I did noticed a difference right away. There is more room in the front of my feet, and I do use the front of my feet to jump around. The Shin Splints did get better over the next several days using the Ryka shoes, By the 3 day I was not feeling the Shin Splints much at all, and was able to do the complete workout. It felt great! My toes did start to tingle during the last few minutes of my workout, but it sure beats shin splints. I love this shoe! Paid day I'm going to order the mid studio. I would not recommend these to someone with a wide foot. I have a normal foot and the shoe is pretty snug. I have to wear them with thin socks. I also bought them a 1/2 size larger, due to the snug fit reviews and they felt fine.

Anonymous

from Charlotte, AR

Love these shoes. I am a 60 year old who just started zumba classes and have found these shoes to be lightweight and flexible. I have a wide foot and these shoes are as comfy as a pair of socks. They give me great pivoting capability. Definitely recommend for Zumba!

Amy

from Midland, Tx

I wear these to teach Zumba 4 days a week on short, tight carpet or concrete. This is my second pair of these shoes. My first pair lasted about 6 months. The first pair really helped get rid of some knee pain. The circular pivot point and the minimal tread on the sole eases the resistance other shoes have while pivoting and being up on the balls of my feet. It provides enough traction for slick concrete but not too much for carpet. There is plenty of support for the impact moves and great support for lateral moves. My foot does not slide around side to side, so no worries there. I have recommended these shoes to several class members who have ordered them and say the shoes have made a difference for their knees and freedom of movement. Of course, they are super cute and look great with workout clothes and jeans too!

Anonymous

from Hackensack

I puchased these shoes for my Zumba class and I knew they felt good on my feet. I didn't realize how great these really are until I got caught in a downpour one day and had to switch them for my other sneakers -- what a difference. These are now my go to sneakers and I will purchase a second pair to have on hand so that I'm never without them. They are comfortable, support your feet and are lightweight. They make a difference in how I move in class and just walking around in the city. They are also very cute on the feet. I sized up but I think you generally size up with sneakers.

Anonymous

from Columbus, OH

This is the perfect shoe for Jazzercise/aerobic dance: the right balance of support, cushioning, and flexibility in a lightweight shoe that is extremely comfortable.

Chuck

from Salt Lake City

I searched for a quality shoe for my wife to use in her Zumba class. This shoe had a mountain of reviews. It didn't disappoint, the comments I heard after the first week is they are solid, well supported, and awesome. I would recommend them with 5 stars.

Brands I'd also recommend: Sketchers Run

Anonymous

from Chicago, IL

I bought these for Zumba and they are working great. Lightweight and very comfortable.

Mary w

from brookings Oregon

Great shoes for my aerobic dance class! Comfortable from the minute I put them on. I got a half size larger and they fit perfect. I've been buying Nikes Misique, which seem to run narrow. The Rykas are more comfortable.

MaryEllen

Bought for Zumba. Very comfortable and makes Zumba more enjoyable because the shoes are light and have a different grip pattern than running shoes. I've had multiple foot surgeries so comfort is key. These are comfortable and don't pinch or squeeze at all.

Anonymous

from Colorado

I needed wide shoes for Zumba and I took the advice of previous wearers and ordered one size larger. That size fits great. I just laced them loosely and had no problems doing Zumba three times this week without my feet hurting with brand new shoes!

Anonymous

from Media PA

Great shoes for Zumba and other dance classes in my gym. They offer good support and do not catch on wood floors. Very glad I bought them.

Julie

These shoes are great for Zumba. They look nice and are very comfortable. The smooth soles allow for easier moves during a Zumba workout without so much wear and tear on your knees. Definitely order a half size larger than you normally wear in workout shoes. I am usually a 9.5 and I ended up having to exchange the 9.5 in these for the 10.

Anonymous

I have the Nike dance sneaker, but I like this one so much better. It moves with me, I love it.

Diane B

from Davenport,IA

I love my shoes. I did buy a half size larger than what I usually wear. They are very comfortable. I wear them for zumba & salsa lessons.

Anonymous

from Salt Lake City, Utah

I loved Zappos! They sent my shoes out quickly and when I had to return them for a different size it only took a week to resend and then they delivered the right size in 1 business day...and I love my new Rykas.

Brands I'd also recommend: this is the 1st product I've bought

Sue S

from Sacramento, California

Simple, simple, simple website to navigate. Price was excellent. Shoes were true to size and represented well in the photos. The .00 shipping/handling was the main reason I used Zappos. I will definitely use this source in the future.