Customer Reviews Ryka Studio D

I bought these for working out in and they are very comfortable, I would recommend them.

The shoes are comfortable enough; though I wish I hadn't ordered a 1/2 size larger than normal. They slip just a bit on my heel. I didn't want to return them (though Zappos has a terrific return policy), because I wore them to Zumba class already and I like them.

These seem great for dance or Zumba. However, most of the group fitness I participate in is high impact and involves the step. DO NOT USE FOR STEP!!! There is no side heel support so the likelihood of rolling your ankle is SUPER HIGH!!! I also wouldn’t recommend for classes like BodyAttack. Combat or kickboxing would probably be ok. I returned and went back to the Ryka XT line.

I just received my Rykas, next day delivery for free! Love Zappos. I decided based on other reviews to order a size up from normal which normal for me is 6. So I ordered 6.5, and it is too big. For me this shoe runs true to size I suppose. It feels comfortable for the short amt of time I tried it on, but you can never tell for sure unless wearing them for a full day or to an aerobics class.

These shoes are great for aerobics and dance. Sole is very hard and good for sideways movement. The shoe is not higher in the back so toes don’t get pushed to the front like they do with running shoes when you are doing aerobics. Would not recommend for running or walking.

Purchased for Zumba classes - love them! Great support, but could be a little more cushioned (am hoping this increases with wear). And, although I rarely wear any sneaker or casual shoes on the weekend these have become my "kick around" shoe!

I bought these shoes for Jazzercise. When I first put them on they were very tight in the toe box area. They have stretched out a little. However, I am going to exchange them for a .5 size bigger. I normally wear an 8.5 but need a 9. These shoes are lightweight and move smoothly across the floor.

This pair seems to run a little tight in the width. I have another pair that are fine.

I bought these shoes for BodyCombat after reading the reviews. When I wear them for classes I don't find myself tripping over the shoe like I am sometimes prone to do. I have a very high arch and the support is fairly good. The shoes are great for lateral movements and pivoting. My foot measures a 7 1/2 but I always buy an 8 in athletic shoe and the 8 in the Ryka's fits fine. Overall it's a pretty good shoe but I wish it had slightly more support.

Very true to size. Lightweight and comfortable; no break-in. I like these shoes-- a lot!

These are nice shoes and very comfortable. They are maybe a tad shorter than I would like but they are comfortable without socks so they work!

I got these shoes very quickly. I ordered them for Zumba and they work great. They are much better then a regular sneaker.

I'm a recently-certified Jazzercise instructor, and I got these shoes as my first 'professional equipment' purchase. At first I was a bit disappointed, since they have less cushion in the sole than the Asics running shoes that I have been using for aerobics. But I switched the original insoles with a pair of Dr. Scholl's 'Sport' insoles, and that made all the difference! I am much happier with the cushion of these shoes with the new insoles. I've also noticed another difference between this type of shoe and my usual running or cross-training shoe; this Ryka shoe doesn't have the little stability edges on the sole that can sometimes catch on carpeted surfaces. The downside is that if you are at risk of pronation injuries (i.e. rolling out sideways on your ankle), which I am, this shoe is missing some of the side-to-side stabilizing features that might prevent ankle injuries. That being said, there is a bit of a tradeoff in that; I like the more dance-oriented design of this shoe. Since there is very little tread (and none of those little edges that I mentioned), I feel like my feet move much more easily across smooth, indoor surfaces. I am also being very careful not to wear my shoes outside, ever.

These are cute shoes! I ordered a 1/2 size up and fit was perfect. I have a narrow foot and they fit, so these may not be great for a wider foot. I've used these for both zumba and kickboxing. They work great and provide the right amount of slide.

I have been wearing these now for a month or so. They are great looking sneakers and are very comfortable for daily wear. I have been using them for my Zumba classes and cardio kickboxing. While I feel that they are great for a dance class, I do find that they don't offer the adequate support for my kickboxing classes in the ball area, but maybe if I added some support in them it may help. They fit snugly too.