Customer Reviews Ryka Influence
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Customer Fit Survey:
75%"Felt true to size"
83%"Felt true to width"
73%"Moderate arch support"
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My 2nd pair of Rykas and they didn't disappoint. I selected these because of the reviews from the Zumba and kickboxing customers. They were right! A great shoe for high impact classes! The cushion makes for softer landing.
Sheri, Zappos Customer,
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4th pair of Ryka's I've ordered to get the style right. These are great for Zumba. The heel is a little higher than the other dance shoes so my heel stayed in while dancing.
Bonny F, Zappos Customer,
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I have worn Ryka for years for Jazzercise. I have narrow heels and this brand fits me the best. The toe box is wide enough so it doesn't squish my feet. I ordered a 7-1/2 and an 8, not sure how the new style would fit. Went with the smaller size. I returned this pair (white/rose combination) because the color was peeling off sole of shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Absolutely love this shoe. Normally wear a wide width, but did not have to in this shoe. I Zumba almost every day and this shoe has given me the support, bounce and comfort I was looking for. Love it!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these shoes about 4 weeks ago & have been wearing them religiously to my Jazzercise classes 4-6 times per week. They are the best shoes I've had yet in my 10 years of high impact aerobics. Great support, lightweight, and super comfortable. I want a pair in every color now. They're holding up great!
I'd also recommend:
Avia
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is a really great shoe. I bought these for a high impact, cardio step/dance class. Most athletic shoes on the market are made for running and are not great for pivoting on the floor or lateral movement. These shoes are *perfect* and ideal for the classes I take. Unlike the Nike Musique shoes, these are very light, flexible, and breathe well. They provide great support for the foot and needed no time to break in. Highly recommend!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I've loved Ryka for years - these are just a bit less comfortable than those I had in the past. I don't know what changed, but they feel small on my feet this time around although I always purchase the same size (7 1/2) - the 8s were too big.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Toe box was snug to begin with, but it has gotten better. VERY stable for weight lifting, these are a huge improvement as I was wearing Hoka's to the gym.
Cmay,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Great shoes for all types of workouts. Run slightly small - I had to order 1/2 size larger.
Beaumont,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Very comfortable to dance, good fit and sole support
Risu,
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I'm looking for shoes to wear for kickboxing; I read that the shoes should have a roomy toe box and relatively thin soles. I was really hoping these would work, but the toe box is very narrow--I usually wear 8 1/2 in workout shoes, so that's what I ordered, but I couldn't even slip my foot all the way in before my baby toe hurt. I loosened the laces hoping that that would help, but it didn't. Maybe if I don't wear orthotics these would work, but I need to wear them. Still on the search!
Winston's, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have been going to Zumba classes twice a week for a few months and I decided to get shoes made for dance aerobic classes. The main things I wanted were a wide width show with good cushioning and a pivot point. I got that and more. I was pleasantly surprised while wearing them for the first time to class how light they were in comparison to my normal Brooks tennis shoes. I feel lighter on my feet now and sliding and turning on the floor is much easier now too. My only issue is that I wear a 11.5 wide in workout shoes and I had to order a size 12 since this shoe doesn't come in a size 11.5. It's not that much bigger though than what I normally wear and it hasn't affected my workouts. Due to the size this also meant that I only had one color choice at the time of my purchase. I hope to have more color options in the future. I have only worn Brooks or New Balance tennis shoes for the past ten years (need the support and cushioning), but I'm glad I tried these.
Andrea S,
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Really liked the idea of these shoes and the color was great. Normally I spend a lot more money on Brooks and New Balance and wanted to try a lower priced shoe that would be more suitable for the gym or for lifestyle. They were too small and too narrow, so now I know how this brand will fit since I have never worn it before now. I'll try again. When I opened the box I noticed that the shoes had been tried and returned as there was some black stuff on the soles. I would have kept them anyway except they didn't fit.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance; Brooks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Great shoe design, not too heavy or boot-like.
Would be better in all leather. The weather here is a long cold and wet season.
Not great with fabric that gets wet.
Still like white.
KAMc,
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Comfortable fit and support.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Fit was good and very comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes are lightweight and comfy, but not smooth enough on the soles to use for dance fitness class. They stick to the floor and could cause me to wrench my knee.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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MY BIG TOES WERE SQUASHED. ARCH FELT EXCELLENT.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I like that the shoe is light weight and has good support. I did add a cushion liner
Gretchy,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I love Rykas. I have a wide foot and when I walk and/or Jazzercise or go to gym I need the support to do what I need too. These shoes are great I put them on and went fir my 3 mile walk. It was great
Gloria, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I bought these to replace a pair of Influence I wore only for Zumba, which have lasted at least 4 years. The soles have become a little slick so I bought this new pair. The inner footbed seems less cushy, and the tongue is thinner than the old pair. I do like the pivot point feature for dance exercise, and how lightweight the Influence is.
Marti2637,
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They are very comfortable and light weight, but for a short time. After using them for 1.5 months, their bottom was tear down.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I bought these as light walkers and dance exercise shoes. I bought two more pair after I tried these. Fit is good but differed with colors. Still comfortable but a little tighter and I have wide feet. Thankfully they broke in quickly.
T T,
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Very consistently wear a size 8 in most any brand. This is my first pair of Rykas. Felt good initially, but the more I wear, they just feel a little to long and wide. Would size down to 7.5 with another pair of Rykas.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Great shoe, a little more support would be great. Very nice looking.
Kalehua,
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