Customer Reviews Ryka radiant™

Lightweight and very comfortable sneaker. I have a bad back and the arch support and heel support is great. No complaints with this shoe. Definitely a great sneaker.

I normally love Ryka shoes and got these to replace an older pair. However, they were a disappointment. First, what works: the shoes were (for me) true to size and just the right width; they also gave good support. However, there was so little cushioning in the soles that I ended up stopping a workout halfway through on the first day I got them and put in some Spenco insoles. Today was Day Three, and the shoes are so uncomfortable that I've decided to send them back. By the end of 45 minutes of an aerobic workout, the balls of my feet are painful and my knees begin to hurt. It was like exercising on concrete. I'll have to see if there's another current Ryka style that will work better.

Tried New Balance and Nike with these. These were an immediate hit! Light, cushy with bounce and cute! My daughter commented that if you step in a puddle you are soaked because of the mesh upper sole. I wonder why most of their shoes are like this because I'd love to get a second pair with regular uppers but don't see much to choose from.

Great shoe, very comfortable. A little roomier than I need in the front, but can easily adjust with the laces. The color is great for shorts and jeans.

This is my sixth pair of Ryka walking shoes -- very comfortable and stylish. I order a half size larger.

Good walking shoe. Not as comfortable for wearing all day as I thought they would be. Very tight across the inner arch. Might be better in a wider width but have not been able to find out if they even make one.

Got the shoes from Zappos right away. I am using them for Cross-Training and they are doing the job. I like the wide toe box and the heel is cushiony.

This shoe is well cushioned yet light-weight. It provides good stability for walking and standing, and the color is pleasantly different from most athletic shoes. It does, however, run a little shorter than marked. But I am quite pleased with this shoe overall.

As in all athletic footwear, I order a half size larger than I normally wear in other shoes. The length was perfect. However, this is a deep shoe and came up high on the top of the foot, ankle, and heel areas. This made it somewhat uncomfortable for me. I am short with short legs--maybe that had something to do with it. Very stable and good-looking shoe. Just wish it wasn't so deep.

These shoes felt great when I tried them on. I even wore them around the house for about an hour and decided I liked them. After wearing them for an extended period, my feet hurt so badly that I cannot justify putting them back on feet. Ryka's "orthotic" is a joke.

The shoe is very light weight. Not as much cushioning as I would like. I walk on the treadmill and do weight training and the balls of my feet hurt when I get done. I liked these shoes at first but now after a month they seem to have broken down. From the review I read they sounded like the best workout shoe, but not for me. I just ordered Brooks Addiction 10 because the reviews were great for cushioning. Hope they are better. Love Zappos! Have told co workers about Zappos now they are faithful followers!

I usually buy Nike athletic sneakers. Since Nike discontinued the style I liked i decided to try another brand. These do not have the support in the arch and are wide across the toes for my liking. I decided to keep them, one because I needed new shoes desperately and secondly. I was hoping I would get used to them. As good as Zappos is with returns, I didn't want to bother doing that. Anyway...when these wear out I'll be back to Nike.

They're comfortable, but they are narrower in the instep than other Ryka shoes I have so my sports inserts did not fit and I had to loosen the laces quite a bit. The sole is much thinner than the Ryka KM6 shoes they are replacing and took some getting used to for such things as balancing. The feel on the floor is quite different. Time will tell if they are as good as the earlier style.

I really liked the first pair of Rayka radiant, but the second pair was not the same. They were a half size too big and rubbed my toes because my foot moved around in them.

Consumer Reports recommended this shoe as a great deal for a walking shoe. I was expecting more comfort, but overall, it is fine. Before ordering, I read another review that said this brand runs small. I agree, and am glad I ordered a 9 instead of my usual 8 1/2.

Based on other positive reviews, I decided to try these shoes. I debated for a long time on whether or not to keep the shoes, but I have returned them. In my opinion, the arch support could have been better. Also, I needed more space vertically because I have a high instep. I have ordered Ryka Enhance, which seems to have more room for my instep.

I generally love Rykas and find they fit me well - no matter what style. These feel very different from what I am used to from Ryka. The toe box is more pointed and overall they are not the instant comfort I am used to. They felt like an old, worn-out pair. The quality just doesn't seem the same, and I will be returning them.

Light as air but no arch support and not good for those who stand on their feet all day.

I bought these shoes based on the reviews written. I am on my feet all day and have no natural padding on the bottom of my feet, bunions too. These shoes have no cushion, just a bit better than barefoot, and run small and narrow. They will be returned. Super cute though!