Customer Reviews Ryka radiant™
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82%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
78%"Felt true to size"
89%"Felt true to width"
58%"Excellent arch support"
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I have worn Ryka\'s forever. I usually go back and forth on cross trainers and walking shoes. The Radiant was a great choice. very comfy at work and at the gym.\r\nI can\'t say enough about the customer service at ZAPPOS. I had to send back my first choice and I reordered the Radiants at 8:30p.m. I couldn\'t believe it when I went home for lunch the next day and they had already been delivered!!!!!\r\nZAPPOS HAS THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!
Jan M, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These are great shoes. The fit perfectly around my heel and yet are wide enough for my toes. I still prefer a bit more arch support than these give but it is easily solved with a pair of inserts. I would highly recommend this brand of shoes to anyone!
Heidi M, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I was very pleased with the quality of the shoes I received from Ryka and Zappos. I bought two pair and returned one at no charge and the refund to my debit card was prompt with great communication from Zappos during the whole process.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These are the MOST comfortable sneakers that I have ever worn. I love them! It is like having marshmallows on your feet. true to size. great look. my feet do not look big in these sneakers at all. i have gotten many compliments on them. I walk my dogs three miles a day and it feels like you are floating on your feet. No lie.
Gloria D, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Radiant lives up to its name. Being familiar with Ryka sizing, I knew to order up 1/2 size; so instead of my normal 7 1/2, I ordered a size 8, which fits perfectly. In accommodating a right foot bunion, I often have to go to a "wide" for comfort, but this shoe, like my previous Rykas, gives ample fore-foot room in the medium width while keeping the snug heel fit I need. I love the look of this shoe; it's much prettier than pictured. The white leather is pearlized, giving off a subtle iridescence, and the lining under the white mesh is silvery, lending a glisteny glow. "Radiant" is an appropriate name for this shimmery, comfortable-right-out-of-the-box shoe! Zappos came through with outstanding service. My order was placed late Sunday evening. On Monday I got an email stating that my order had been upgraded to priority shipping (at no cost to me), and that I would receive it sooner than promised. Today (Tuesday) my shoes arrived shortly after noon. Thank you, Zappos, for fantastic service!
I'd also recommend:
more Rykas
Sharon, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
The shoes are great. Fit my foot. No break in. And the service from Zappos is wonderful. Seems wait for the last minute to decide and Zappos comes threw and has them in a flash. We not purchase from anyone else.
I'd also recommend:
acais
Carol, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Nice fitting shoes for people that need a wider width. I purchased the white with gray trim and the colors of the white trim and mesh do not match.
Cheryl M, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Love Ryka. It is my choice for an activity shoe. A little disappointed that I had to re-order it in a half size larger than I usually wear.
Maureen M, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I bought a size larger than usual because of previous reviews. While they're a tad large, they're wearable and quite comfortable for everyday wear. I wear them all the time for hiking, working, exercising, etc. and they feel good. I bought the brown because I'm tired of dirty looking tennies and these always look nice. My only complaint is we live in an area of lots of gravel and I'm forever having to dump the gravel out of my shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Merrill, Nike, Asics
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have worn Ryka walking shoes for many years but this is the first time I have purchased this particular style. They fit well, are true to size, needed little or not breaking in, and are super comfortable. Rykas tend to be a little wide and my foot is narrow so they are a bit wide for my foot but with thick enough socks they work well. The only thing better would be Rykas in narrow widths!
Viviane H, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This shoe is very comfortable and doesn\'t need to be broken in. My only complaint is that the sole is not very thick. I feel like the shoe could become less supportive becuase of this sooner than a shoe with a thicker sole. The arch support is moderate. This is a great brand because they really take into account Women\'s feet shape.
Nita, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have high arches and a little wider foot. Ryka's are the perfect shoe for me. I have tried several models and thought I'd give these new ones a spin. They seem a bit roomier in the heel than I like and for some reason my hips hurt when doing a hard workout with these. I still like them, but keep them more for straight treadmill work.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have never worn Ryka before, and I am not sure if I will ever purchase the brand again. I have always purchased Asics running shoes, and have been very happy. But I found these shoes on sale, and took my husband's advice to get walking shoes instead. At first, these shoes felt great. I have very high arches, and I felt like I finally found shoes that supported my arch and were not as costly as quality running shoes. I clean houses for a living and have four kids, so needless to say, am on my feet 16 hours a day with really very little time off of my feet. I am hard on running shoes and need a new pair every 6-9 months. So for the first three days, I was so happy. On the fourth day, I wore thicker socks, and was in such pain from my right arch hurting. I did not understand what was going on! I experienced the same the next day. Then I thought about the sock being different , and went back to thin. That helped, but by 6:00, both feet were now hurting. Now, I am to the point to where I am having to wear as thin socks as possible, which I hate, and having to lace the shoes tighter every day. They now feel sloppy on my feet. My feet still hurt every day after 6:00. I got the shoes two weeks ago. I am not excited to have to wear them tomorrow to go to work to be honest. I am really disappointed, And am trying to be hopeful, but am finding that difficult. Good luck with these shoes!
I'd also recommend:
asics
Lee, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Have plantar fasciitis so I have tried every shoe that had any promise of relief. These shoes were great for about a week. Then they started breaking down. They are nice shoes for someone without my problem. I think they should hold up a lot better for the price.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
I bought these shoes after reading many reviews. Unfortunately I was disappointed in them for what I intended this shoe for. On the positive side, the shoe is light weight and very stylish. On the down side, I used them for step classes and they didn\'t offer me the support I needed for high impact exercising. My feet ached and I ended up just keeping them for my everyday sneaker. The reviews also said that they run small, which I am not so sure seeing that I usually take a 10, ordered a 10.5 and they were big, especially in the toe box. I think Zappos should recatogorize these sneakers because they were certainly not cross trainers.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I originally purchased the Radiant model for jogging, but I was mistaken and I realized when I received them they were designed for walking. I decided to keep them because I did not have walking shoes. I have given them a try for fitness walking and I do not recommend them. For me, the interior structure of the shoes does not reveal specific features for supporting the ball of the foot, especially. The exterior heel design provides for some stability. The insole is on the thin side and seems not enough design time was invested towards its arch support. The heel support is average and I will be looking for a good insole to replace the one Ryka supplied for the Radiant. For my comfort and support needs, I will use the shoes to run errands, but not for fitness, hiking, or long-distance walking activities. The color scheme is tasteful.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love these shoes. They are light and yet firmly supportive. I personally love how they look. I have arthritis, and it sometimes takes me a few times to see how the old joints are going to react to a new pair of shoes. That's why I love Zappos! Anyway, most comfortable walking shoes I have had for a while!
I'd also recommend:
Avia
Dave H, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These shoes are very comfortable and seem wide enough that I don't get a callous on my big toes. Very happy with them!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Great shoe for someone on their feet all day. I get a replacement pair every year. Light weight, but excellent support.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love! Ryka always fits great, just order a half size larger. Plenty of styles to choose from. This is my 6th pair of Ryka's, all different styles!
I'd also recommend:
NONE
Sandy, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I normally wear a size 8 in sneakers (New Balance) & ordered it. This shoe was too big in the toe bed. I re-ordered a 7 1/2 which fits perfectly!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have worn these shoes for years and was disappointed that they didn't fit. The size I ordered was too short the the toe box was too shallow.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I LOVE these shoes, this is my second pair. I walk a LOT for fitness. The only problem I have with Ryka is inconsistent sizing. I wear a size 6 shoe and go up a 1/2 size for walking (because I walk hard) and in these I probably would go with a 7. Love the shoes though and won't change unless I can't get them anymore!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I used to wear Ryka in the 90's and have recently "rediscovered" them. I forgot how comfortable they are. I bought two different styles. This one, the Radiant is VERY comfy. Lots of room in the toes, which I really like so my foot does not feel smooshed while I am walking. Very good cushioning, too. And lightweight. Are they THE best shoe out there? Probably not. However, short of going to a running shoe store and having my foot custom fit, I think I found an excellent, supportive shoe for the money. I tried on some Asics and New Balance shoes at the same time and neither one felt as supportive as the Ryka's. So, if it's support and cushioning you want, these will do the trick!
SFGIrl, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I found what I was looking for with Zappos, was very pleased with purchase and price and promptness of response and would certainly use shop with them again!
Debra C, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.