Customer Reviews Ryka Influence

I ordered these twice, once in a size 8.5 which I usually always wear in Ryka shoes, but the 8.5 wwas way too small so I returned and purchased a size 9. I was a little disappointed because the size 9 is slightly too big, especially around the sides which had gaps. No matter how tight I tied the laces which is just weird for a shoe that cost $80. I decided to try them out in a kickboxing step class and within 10 minutes my feet were killing me. After the workout I looked at the bottom of the shoes and ALREADY they looked extremely worn like I have had them for years. I should have looked at them before wearing them because I think these overall are defective shoes. But I own a studio and so literally brought the shoes from home in my gym bag, put them on inside and within 40 minutes they are falling apart. Extremely disappointed because I love my other Ryka's and need another pair for more high impact classes. Other wise they look nice but this shoe is NOT worth the price, at least for me.

Very disappointed with these. Have been wearing Rykas for 20 years and these are the worst. I do a lot of high impact with lateral movement and my feet were just falling out the sides when I jumped laterally....no side support. I've taught fitness for a long time and these are useless unless I am doing easier workouts (zumba....).

The Ryka trainers I have been wearing in a size 7.5 M always fit. These were so short and so narrow,that I guess I would need an 8.5 W. GIven that the sizing is so off, I will not try to get these again.

I have been wearing Rykas for years, always a size 7 M. These were way off in length and width.

I took these off immediately. The toe box is super narrow to the point I had tingling in my pinkie toes. I don’t typically wear wide shoes, but would need to in these.

My first pair of Ryka’s with poor workmanship, sole started to separate.

Cute but they didn't work for me.

Very small

There was little to no support, and they were pieces of the material that jabbed into the sides of my feet

not enough cushioning for old feet, but very cute nonetheless

These were too short on the outside of the toe box. Sent back either though I have them in another color and they’re fine. Idk

I was seeking a shoe without running treads so I could wear for strength training / HIIT / cardio indoors. For me the toebox was too narrow and my big toe hit the front-top. Was not comfy for my foot -- narrow heel and wide/higher-volume toebox. I like Saucony but their running-shoe treads are too sticky for this particular need.

Sizing has changed since I last bought these.

Not comfortable. I think the size was right, but the sole was very hard and the sides were stiff. At first I thought it was good, but then walked around the house a bit and it was not comfortable. Also too heavy.

Much too wide for me and I never take a wide width.

these don't seem to have much support; wanted to use them for Jazzercize and I've had other Rykas that were better

Super cute looking shoes but my outer two toes went numb after less than 10 mins of indoor wear. I'll be returning ?

Tight fit and very hard insole. Sending back for different brand of shoe.

My 2 positive feedbacks: 1. It’s truly as light as described in the specifications and the reviews. 2. The midsole is thankfully not white like 90% of all brand sneakers sold. Everyone would tell you it’s a maintenance nightmare to keep the midsole white, but that’s how most companies make their sneakers even though white midsoles are disliked. Conspiracy among companies to make people keep buying shoes?? My 3 negatives in spite of the good 2 positives above: 1. The wide width is not very wide, not enough to accommodate thick socks. Just OK for thin socks. 2. Oddly, the length of this 6.5 size is like my size 6 sneakers & other shoes I have been wearing for years until two athletic shoe stores recently measured my feet, advising to give my toes a little more room. I actually feel the front of the shoes with these Rÿka Influence sneakers! 3. It feels stiff, compared to flex knit sneakers. I don’t want to chance the materials will soften.

Very sloppy fit. Ball of foot hurts when wearing this shoe. I would love to give these away but wouldn’t want anyone the have the same issues. Very disappointed.