Customer Reviews Ryka N-Gage Studio

Phenomonal! First time buyer with Zappos. Easy to follow guidance for buying. Excellent service!!

I never bought Ryka before and a friend of mine told me to try them. I teach Kick boxing and step classes 5 days a week. My feet were killing me. I use these sneakers for all my kick classes and I LOVE them. Great support for me and overall comfort. I also like the look of them (Black) they go with everything. The shipping was good with no problems. I also like the fact that you don't charge for shipping and handling. I have bought running sneakers from you in the past for my training and have never gone else where. The one thing I noticed is you might want to get a7 1/2 I'm a 7 and it was a true 7. If you like more room without the big toe touching the top you might want to try the 7 1/2.

Great studio shoe - After joining Jazzercise the overwhelming recommendation is for a Ryka shoe, and I found the N-Gage to be very stylish and comfortable. It felt true to size in length, but I did move around a bit in the front and it didn't have as much cushioning as I expected from a shoe built for this purpose. I added a gel insert sole and that solved my problem. Given that all my fitness pants, capris and shorts are black it was nice to have a shoe offered in black. This is the shoe that most of the instructors at the local Jazzercise wear.

Ryka N-Gage - black - I always wear Ryka ankle-high studio shoes in my aerobics classes. They are padded around my ankle to provide support. I prefer the design of the old Ryka Rhythm shoe which is no longer available because they were all black. The N-Gage has silver accents and a blue tread. The Rhythm was also just slightly longer. However, the N-Gage is still my shoe of choice.

Best sneakers for aerobics! I love these sneakers! They are really hard to find..but worth it! They are so comfortable. Tons of support while I do my step aerobics. Low impact, weight training, everything! Great cushioning in the heel, they are very flexible right out of the box.

Great Shoe - This is the first time I've ever had a pair of Rykas. I teach a lot of aerobic classes and I can not believe how much better my feet feel after wearing this shoe. I highly recommend it for the fitness fanatic.

Great aerobic shoe! Ryka makes the most comfortable and longest lasting studio shoe that I know of. If you are into aerobics I would highly recommend this shoe. There is a lot of support around the ankle, and the cushion is great on the sole for higher impact activities such as step aerobics.

More cushioning needed - More cushioning is needed in the toe section of the shoe

Ryka is the only one for me. As an aerobics instructor I searched for that one great shoe for a long time. Then about 5 years ago I found Ryka Rhythm’s I didn't buy another shoe....until they discontinued it. The N-Gage shoe is almost identical with a few modifications, but is still the BEST shoe out there for all types of workouts. Before Ryka my feet got butchered through my 12-15 classes per week, but since Ryka my feet (and the rest of my body) don't feel the impact. I LOVE THEM!!....they do run half a size small though; always have.

Love them! This is a remarkably comfortable studio mid height exercise shoe. Roomy in the toe box but it has a nice snug fit in the heel, so there is no irritating rubbing or blistering even the first time out of the box. I'll never return these shoes, but I appreciated Zappos liberal return/exchange policy. It's a great place to buy shoes.

Comfy, light - I have a pair of Rykas that were wearing out and I love them, so I ordered these. They are a little higher on the ankle, which I need because I do a lot of lunging and plyometrics. My right Achilles tendon is somewhat tender so I wanted something with support. The shoes are lightweight but I feel safe and sturdy in them. I ordered a half size larger than my normal size (I always do for workout shoes) to accommodate athletic socks (I like them a little thicker).

Excellent buy - I wear these shoes to the gym and find them to be very supportive both for weightlifting and studio classes (step, aerobics etc). They are comfortable, you just have to lace them correctly. They are stylish and I have gotten many compliments. I am very happy with this purchase. I felt confident buying from Zappos due to their return policy. I even bought my husband a pair of Saucony cross trainers (he is very picky) and they fit like a dream. Zappos gets an A+ in my book.

Shin Splints - I guess I have to be the naysayer here, but I'm certain that when I tried wearing this model Ryka, they gave me shin splints. I've Jazzercised for years, without any injury, except for the two times I've tried wearing Rykas. They must not provide enough arch support for the over-pronator. I know someone else that came to the same conclusion without a comment from me, so that sealed it for me. I'm going back to my old stand-by, New Balance. Just wish they offered the ankle support a la Ryka.

Supportive Shoe - I ordered the Ryka N-Gage Studio aerobic shoe on-line. I am very happy with the fit and support I get. I use it mostly for step-aerobic and body conditioning classes. It's great for jumping and step but also good for lateral moves. It's just the right ankle height. It doesn't cut into my ankles during lateral moves and doesn't slip off the back of my ankles with forward or backward lungeing. I am bored with the white shoes so the black is perfect. I want to order another pair but I am bored with the typical white colored aerobic shoe.

They are as uncomfortable as they are ugly! I can totally care less about looks for workout shoes, but I cannot overlook lack of comfort! These shoes were too high and stiff around the ankle, causing annoying friction. They were promptly returned. If you can find it, I suggest the Enlight II.

Great shoe - I wear these to Jazzercise and as always, these shoes are perfect.

Ryka Studio shoes - Excellect quality shoe with nice arch support. Put them on and they felt perfect the first time out.

Great shoe- I workout regularly doing all kinds of workouts from step to Tai to high impact to just weight lifting. These sneakers are by far the best I've ever worn, and I've tried Nike, Reebok, and Adidas. They never need to be broken in... They are comfortable from when you first put them on. They look nice and aren't super bulky or heavy either. Ryka definitely knows women's feet. I have one foot slightly larger than the other, so I ordered the 7 1/2 (typically I wear a 7). They were a little roomy on my smaller foot, but the fit was perfect for the other. I just put an extra insole in the right shoe to take up some of the room. I'd say they are true to size and width.

Great Stability Shoe- I am an aerobics instructor and this shoe is great. It has just the right amount of cushion and very comfortable. I ordered a 1/2 size bigger. Ryka's usually run a bit small.

GREAT SHOES! WOULD RECOMMEND! I own Contours Express Ladies Fitness, Weight Loss and Sauna and needed a shoe that gave me great lateral movement and support ALL day! I train and teach 8-12 hours a day. These shoes are the best bang for your buck! I have spent $100's and had to break in shoes with achy feet. I have arthritis in my feet and with the arch support these give I do not have any problems. I like the wider toe box, there is no chafing or rubbing. I love the choice to have the color black, they look much more professional and easy to care for. I am on my second pair and recently purchased a pair for my daughter for Christmas. One last thing, Zappos has the best price and they are fast in delivering your shoes.

Ryka shoe - I found this shoe true to size and very comfortable.

Great for Step - I do step aerobics at home and find it hard to locate shoes that offer support for the ankle. Zappos has been a life saver. Their service is awesome. I ordered these shoes for my mom to give me for Christmas. I tested them twice and found them to be exactly what I wanted. The fit and support is great. I haven't had a Ryka shoe in a while (usually go with Reebok), but I'd gladly order a second pair of these.

Ryka N-Gage- I am used to the Ryka Stylus but could not get that style again so I tried the N-Gage. It is a perfect replacement for the Stylus with that little bit of a high-top for ankle stability and the usual high-level of Ryka quality. I am very happy with the shoes.

Best Aerobic Shoe Made- I have been Jazzercising 3 to 4 times per week in Ryka shoes for the past 5 years. In the past I had always ordered a full size larger (based on a recommendation from a shoe store). This time I only ordered a half size larger and felt that the fit is much better. These are performance shoes, so when you first put them on they do feel 'structured' - but once worn in an aerobics class- particularly if you do a lot of jumping, hopping, high impact moves- these babies really provide great support. I suggest taking out the insole and buying Sof Soles-Athletic to give you even more shock absorption.

Fantastic supportive workout shoes! I just bought these to use for my ultra-tough step class and don't know how I lived without them. I have flat feet and not very stable ankles, and the shoes are extremely supportive, light, and provide lots of bounce. I'm sure I can work harder with them.