Customer Reviews Ryka Influence

I was disappointed with the shoes structure and fit. I'm very active and participate in Jazzercise 5-6 days/week. After wearing a week, I had numerous blisters, and was frequently tripping due to uneven and odd texture of the sole. The width of the heel of the shoe is much to large. My foot was constantly sliding around inside the shoe, to the side and front and back. I tied the shoes as tight as I could, but then that created discomfort as my foot would still slide and the arch support was then pressing on the in front or behind the inside of my arch. The shoe also did not have the flexibility to point or flex my foot. But the colors are fun and the for mundane walking, the shoes are very comfortable and supportive. But if you need to articulate precise, sharp movements, this is not the right shoe style.

Run a little small and not as comfortable as my last pair of Ryka. If I had tried these on in a store I would not have purchased them. Due to shipping delays they arrived the day I left for a trip. By then it would have been a hassle to return.

Cute, but not the kind of support, stability, and cushioning of Nike and New Balance. Returned and was delivered over a week ago, but still haven't received my refund.

They were way too narrow (I had gotten wide ones). Had to return. Bummer.

I have been buying Ryka Devotion athletic shoes for years. I read several reviews ranking Ryka Influence shoes among the top ten shoes for aerobics, so I thought I would give them a try. I have worn them for about six weeks. Within the first week, I developed plantar fasciitis. I started using orthotics, thinking that would help. It does not. I have to stop using these shoes. I spoke with two other women in my Jazzercise class who both purchased the Ryka Influence women's athletics shoes, and they BOTH developed plantar fasciitis and stopped using the shoes. I am going back to Ryka Devotion. The Ryka Influence are narrower in the heel, and that provides great support. My toes do not ride forward and hit the front of the shoe, which is really good. I think the problem is that there is not support for an individual's arch or heel for high impact aerobics. There is not enough cushion. This causes too much stress and creates the potential for plantar fasciitis. I should note that I have never had plantar fasciitis before--I believe it is completely the result of these shoes. Additionally, there is too much traction--these shoes are noisy and squeaky on the floor, and they are "sticky" making it very hard to pivot or slide on the floor.

I have been wearing these shoes for the day to break them in. I am finding them to be extremely uncomfortable, as there is zero cushioning in them. It feels like I am walking on wood blocks. I have contacted the company in hopes they would be willing to work with me on returning them.

I have been wearing Ryka shoes for about 15 years now VERY loyally and the last two pairs I have purchased have not been up to the same standards. I am disappointed in the recent quality. It's like Ryka has changed manufacturers. The ball of the foot cushioning is not good at all. Usually this product is great for dance and aerobics but I am not finding this to be the case sadly.

Wore these once for zumba. They seem to have good support, but even though I ordered the 7 1/2 wide they are too narrow and hurt my feet. Unfortunately they will be going back. I have ordered one other pair of Rykas in a 7 1/2 wide and they fit fine.