Ryka assist xt 2™ SKU: #7674138

Anonymous

Very comfortable and very light yet supportive for gym exercise. True to size with plenty of room for the front of your foot.

Brands I'd also recommend: Avia

Jan G

from Isanti, MN

Love these shoes. I take studio classes at the gym -- both step and hi/lo. These are great for lateral moves, and keep your feet both cushioned and supported. Size runs about the same as Asics, but has a wider toe box than Asics.

Brands I'd also recommend: Asics, Ryka

Beverley

It's a very light sneaker, although I don't think it's as supportive as my old discontinued Ryka Crosstrainer.

Anonymous

from Alameda, CA

These sneakers provide good support and have a cushy sole, both of which protect my feet. I especially like how high up the lacing goes, keeping my narrow heels firmly in the sneakers. I had been a New Balance customer for years, but I will stick with Ryka going forward.

Anonymous

from VT

I wear Ryka shoes for Jazzercise and normally have good luck with them, but the Assist XT2 really hurt my foot. I liked the Intensity XT3, which is not made anymore. I would recommend the Transition, which is what I'm getting next.

Anonymous

from Wisconsin

I bought this shoe primarily for use in high-impact step aerobics classes (Body Step). Before this shoe, I had been wearing my highly technical running shoes to class, and felt that my feet were sloshing around too much in them. I was looking for something with a little more support, especially laterally. I have been quite happy with these so far. They look and feel great when I put them on. They are still lightweight, but offer more support than a running shoe. They look sleek and sporty, too. My only problem has been that my toes occasionally go numb and I have to adjust my laces, but this is not specific to this shoe. While I didn't experience that with my Brooks running shoes, I think it happens with these (and other shoes I've had) because they are holding my foot more firmly in place, which is actually what I want, but requires that I have the laces just right and not too tight. The sizing seems to be pretty true in these. In most street shoes I wear a 7.5, although sometimes in running shoes (like my Brooks Trance) I go up to an 8. I ordered these shoes in a 7.5 and they fit great. One thing I didn't know before ordering is that these are part of the Kelly Ripa for Ryka line. This branding is included both on the box and in the footbed of the shoe. Neither here nor there, just didn't realize it until I saw the shoes in person. Overall, I think these are a great choice for high impact studio classes.

Liv L

from San Jose

I originally ordered in a 9 after reading all the other reviews (I usually take an 8.5). When they arrived, they felt way too big, so I initiated the return and ordered the 8.5. When the 8.5 arrived, they were far too small (toes crumpled at the end kind of small). Stupidly, I kept the 9 thinking it was my size, and they would be okay. Wrong! I am sure this shoe would be great if the sizes were correct, but this feels like a 10 (or bigger). And since they are so big, my feet look huge while I am wearing them. What the hell was I thinking?! Cute shoe, but I am terribly disappointed and really regretting my decision not to return these and try for something different.

Linda S

from Maryland

Nice comfortable shoe out of the box. Runs slightly smaller than some of the other Ryka's that I have purchased but still very comfortable.

Brands I'd also recommend: Muzuno waves or alchemy's are great running shoes

Anonymous

from California

I love these shoes. Ryka claims no break-in period with their shoes and it is true. I teach a step class and these shoes are so supportive and comfortable. Lots of room in the toe box area. I don't even need my orthotics in these shoes.

Anonymous

from Virginia Beach

Like the look of the shoe and they are comfy. However, this style does not provide the lateral stability needed for aerobics, so I wouldn't purchase them again.

Robin D

from Lewes, DE

This is my (3rd) pair of Ryka, so obviously I like them. However, this is the first time that I had to return them for size. They ran very small (6.5), I couldn't even get my foot in. I felt that the next size up was small (toe room) as well, but I decided to keep them. After about my 3rd time wearing them, they started to feel more comfortable. They are nice and light and very comfortable with good support. I will continue to purchase Rykas, but the manufacturer needs to look into their sizing. I had my foot measured and I am a 6.5!

Brands I'd also recommend: Nike

Salms

from Oceanside, CA

Love the look of this shoe. The rubber already started chipping off from the bottom though, after about six times wearing them. Also, my heel gets a little sore while running in these.

Emily S

Writing this review pains me. I absolutely loved the Assist XT 2. It's stylish, has amazing lateral support and footbed cushioning. It's just the right height and I loved the feeling of padding against my heel. Even with that padding, though, my heel slips in these! It's not that I got a size too big (I wear a 7.5 athletic and that's what I got) because it fit perfectly in every other way. And when I ordered a size down in another style (the Synergy) it uncomfortably tighter everywhere else but my heel still slipped. So, I return these and continue my search for the perfect XT shoe. I was planning on using these for aerobics classes that involve balancing, quick lateral movements, weight work, and jumping.

Anonymous

from Seattle Wa

I bought these a month ago for Jazzercise and like them very much! I have a hard time finding shoes with enough lateral support and cush under the ball of my foot - but these do it! I usually wear 7 1/2 - med width and the 7 1/2 that I bought fit perfectly. I wear orthotics and they work well with these. I would recommend these for Jazzercise.

Michelle

from Georgia

This is my second pair of Rykas! Love them! Look and feel great. Mainly use them for working out in the gym.

Christiane

from Pacific Northwest

Going to have to find another excuse for not working out...because these shoes are cute and comfortable, inspiring a zip around the block within ten minutes of their arrival. Great value.

Anonymous

from Indianapolis, Indiana

I love my Ryka's. I have been wearing Ryka's shoes for years. Whenever one pair wears out I buy a new one. I love the comfort. The arch hits my foot just right. I do all my workouts in them - mostly step aerobics, spinning, and walking. They do run small. I normally wear a 5 1/2 but I get a 6 in Ryka's. That is one of the reasons that I like them. Because it is hard to find good shoes in 5 1/2.

Angela

from St. Louis

Read the great reviews and purchased for Jazzercise. The instructors swear by Ryka. Loved the gray ones! I wear an 11 street shoe and, typically, an 11 1/2 athletic shoe to allow for the movement of the foot during activity. Even though I've always heard Ryka runs short, since they don't make 11 1/2 I tried the 11. My toe was almost touching the front edge of the shoe standing still. They still run small. I knew it would be even more uncomfortable once I started jumping around in class. I didn't feel it had the same lateral support for grapevines, etc that other reviewers thought it did. I thought lateral support was lacking. I also thought the cushioning under the heel and forefoot were lacking for all the bouncing around I do in class. The arch support did not support my high arch after walking around the house in them for a few minutes my arches ached - there's no way they would have supported it through a class. For me, definitely not enough room in the shoe or toe box to add a more supportive insole. Doing so the whole shoe felt way tight and my toe was totally touching the edge standing still. Sadly, will be sending these back and my hunt for the perfect Jazzercise shoe continues. Zappos rocks even though this shoe didn't for me.