Customer Reviews Ryka Hydro Sport Water Shoes
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72%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
16%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
6%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
3%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
3%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
86%"Felt true to size"
93%"Felt true to width"
78%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
I loved the previous design pull on design. The sturdy soles are great for rocks & do an ok job of limited sand inside. The laces untie & loosen in the water, the fit is as expected. I will definitely buy the lace less shoe if they are offered again.
Water D,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
I love the shoe. This is my second pair. I play water volleyball every day and these have saved me from the knee pain I was having while playing barefoot. They are lightweight and dry pretty quickly. I rinse them in clear water and hang them to dry from the loops.
The only reason they did not get 5 stars is that my first pair had the soles separate from the body of the shoe. I had to get some Shoe Goo (crystal clear, waterproof) to glue the front upper part of the shoe back onto the sole. Hopefully these will last longer than 3 months of wearing before I have to do that.
Cindy P,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Really loved the style but the comfort I need for my achy feet that suffer from plantar fasciitis was not there. Had to return them.
Marisol, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
I had to return my last pair because they started falling apart 5 months in. These shoes usually last me a few years so I'm hoping it was just a fluke.
Sharon J,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
Have worn the shoes a couple of times now. Soles are surprisingly slick for a shoe that's supposed to provide traction in a pool. The "half size too large" fit makes walking to and from the locker room awkward but am adapting; less noticeable in the water. Soles have nice cushioning, though.
Aquafan,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
Just received and wore this shoe. While it fits quite well from heel to mid-foot, the toe box is too wide and is also much longer than the stated 8.5. They are at least a half size too long, despite all the reviews that say the shoe fits true to size. Too expensive to just toss and try the next size down. If they were "land" shoes, they'd be totally unusable. Passable for water work at least.
Aquafan,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
This is my 2nd purchase of this shoe. I purchased a pair last yr and LOVE! This 2nd pair much less cushioned than my 1st pair. Returned because of blisters and lack of comfort.
KatalinBoczko,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
It's beautiful hard to deal with straps don't know where to put them afraid to step on them
MK12,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
Great shoes would be better with slip on style. Laces are so long I trip over them as they come undone after triple knots.
Swimmer42,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
Great shoes again laces tooooooo long. Make slip on shoes or different laces
Swimmer42,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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The fit and size feels perfect when I put the shoes on, but when I'm in the water one of the laces slips down making the shoe loose. It feels as though it will fall off during water aerobics.
Katherine, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wear 10.5. Ordered 11. Cut narrow at toes. Still didn’t work for my feet. Too bad. They were pretty.
Georgia, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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They look nice but they do run wide, I have more narrow feet so they are ok to run around in but not do exercise in.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
I haven't really had a chance to wear them yet but they're not nearly as comfortable as I remember Ryka's being in the past. Not thrilled with them.
Ann B,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These did not fit as well as Ryka's typically do. I have orthotics and these were way too shallow.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The long laces are a problem. Despite double knotting them, the shoes loosen during water exercise and feel as though they are going to fall off. I try tucking the ends of the knotted laces under the cross laces but that does not help. I have had Ryka shoes before and would buy a different water shoe style.
Katherine, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I found as did other reviewers that the shoes untied in the water. I double knotted the laces above the slip lock but the slip lock slipped during water exercises and I had to stop to adjust the shoe as it felt as if it might fall off. A friend with the same model shoe suggested that I put the laces under the section that goes across the shoe to keep the lace more snug. I will try that next time.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I loved the colors and the unique shoe closure. It was a comfortable shoe and I was kinda sad I didn't think I could make them work. I usually wear Brooks athletic shoes and the fit was very similar, but my feet require the thicker sole of the Brooks. I have plantar fasciitis that comes and goes and have had surgery for neuromas on both feet so I live in the athletic shoes and am not a runner. I also wondered about the cut-outs on the sole that provided some additional cushion for the heel. They seemed to go all the way to the footbed and I wondered if my feet would stay dry on wet days. Sadly, I am returning them.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I really want to love this shoe! However the shoelace design is less than optimal. All the pictures show the shoelace tucked into the shoe. This seems like it's not going to be the most comfortable. Really a ridiculous design.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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So comfy and work really well in the pool BUT the laces are way to long and the sneaker take forever to air dry. I can’t wear them the next day, they are too damp to put on.
Kerry, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These water shoes felt larger and wider than Ryka Hydros I have purchased in the past. I feel that Rykas are a well-made shoe and are a good, substantial choice for water sports. These particular ones did not fit me and were returned. I wear a 9.5M in most shoes. My foot is on the narrow side.
Teresa, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I really wish this came in wide widths. I think I am going to have to resign myself to the fact that my foot is wide width now and I just can't wear a normal shoe anymore. I really loved the drawstring, it made the shoe adjustable, but still easy to put on. They are very light weight. I don't know about the performance, but they look like they are designed well for water-play. I thought they were very cute as well, loved the black and white. Wish I could keep.
Sarrah, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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They were comfortable until I started walking in them then my toe would get caught on the fabric. I couldn't imagine a long trip in these with wet feet.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
I am a Ryka devotee, wearing nothing else on my size 5AA feet for more than 15 years. This is the first pair that disappointed. I bought them to walk in the rain, and I couldn't keep my footing. My feet hurt after walking only a few blocks. The loop that the shoelace goes through on the top of the foot broke at the first wearing, and while a minor thing, it just added to the frustration. Customer support was fantastic, and I'm hoping this was just a bad pair. Sigh.
Kiwi,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Ryka
I got this shoe several months ago and still every time I wear it the back of my heel is rubbed raw by the collar of the shoe. I am very disappointed by the way it rubs on my heel. This is my 4th generation of shoes from you and I'd gladly take any of the previous ones over this one.
Taraj,
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