Customer Reviews Ryka Influence

Seem like they run slightly big, but once I added my insole they were fine.

I ordered both this and the influence 2.5. I assumed the 2.5 was the newer model, so would be better. I like the styling of the 2.5, but the fit and comfort on this shoe is better, so I’m keeping this and returning the 2.5. I plan to use it for indoor cardio.

Well I say felt true to size but I had to buy a whole size up. I wear a 10 with every other shoe but got an 11 and they fit perfect. I am using them for Jazzercise and nothing else. I have had them a week and so far happy.

These are well constructed, appropriately sized, and good looking shoes! I tend to have slightly wide for foot, and my forefoot and toes fit well in the standard B width without tightness. I would have kept the shoes but they don't have the arch support that I need. My average sized arches seem to be flattening a bit as I get older, which is probably normal. But I was looking for a good walking shoe, and based on the reviews I expected these to have much better arch support. I have a neutral gait and I have never worn high-arch support shoes so I didn't expect to find these underwhelming in that regard. I will keep looking!

Cute shoe; bought it in hopes of wearing to Zumba class, but it just isn't supportive enough. It ends up rubbing on the edges of my feet too much. That might be because, while I bought it in a Wide, it just wasn't quite wide enough. It's nice and light, though, so if you don't have problem feet I think this would be a good cross-training or even street shoe.

I was super disappointed about how small they were, especially as I was able to get 9W, a size that always fits!

They are very nice but I'm concerned about using them for zumba. The soles seem to grip the floor. Returning them for shoes specifically for zumba.

This is my second pair of Ryka Influence. I bought the exact pair, but different size, 2 years ago. I love the colors and pivot point, and they feel pretty comfy but I only wear them for one hour at a time when I go to Zumba.

I've been wearing Ryka Influence for years for teaching Zumba. This time I ordered the same size I've always worn. When the shoes arrived, they were noticeably shorter than my previous pair. I exchanged them for a half-size larger. The replacements feel slightly large for my foot, but they work. I still say Ryka Influence are the best shoe for Zumba.

I’ve been wearing these Rykas to zumba for years and love the support. However they seem to be making them shorter now. I plan to return them for a half size larger. Hope it works.

I bought these for Zumba. They are a bit sticky on the studio floor, but less so than running shoes. They also have a pretty stiff insole with not much padding. I'm going to try them with a memory foam orthotic, and hope that helps. So far so good.

Good Zumba shoe!

Ryka shoes tend to run a little small on me and this is no exception. My last aerobic shoe was an Easy Spirit shoe, which was a little too loose, so I thought I'd try Ryka's aerobic shoe. While it is a bit snug, the support is great and having had a looser shoe, I much prefer this. I can wear thin socks and they're fine. Best part is, my feet don't hurt after a good Zumba!

Size chosen was perfect. Like some other reviewers I found the shoes a bit wide across the breadth of the front of the foot. (long thing feet). Have not added an insole yet but have tried different weight socks. None are perfect yet. I would like the shoes to have more substance if that makes sense to anyone..but they are fine for now. For my feet, they are just not 100%. However, the shoe looks well made and looks good as well. I have used Zumba brand shoes mostly and find they are better for my feet.

I have a wide foot and high arch (women's size 7.5W). This is the first pair of shoes that actually fit and would work for Crossfit. They are a bit pointy (so I wouldn't use them for box jumps, for example) but otherwise they are a perfect fit and have decent cushioning-- enough for short runs, but not springy so they're also good for WODs. I've tried Reeboks and other Crossfit-specific shoes but none are wide enough in the toe box nor high enough in the arch--even boys size 5.5 or 6.0 - they push down on arch and do not flex enough across the arch, so they are painful across the top of the foot.