Customer Reviews Ryka Influence - deleted

I was extremely impressed with the comfort and looks of the Ryka Influence training shoe from the moment I put them on. I’ve purchased Ryka Devotion Mid trainers prior and was happy with those too.

I bought a half size larger than my normal shoe size. I'm glad I did. They fit perfectly at this size. They're light weight and comfortable.

I normally wear a size 10 but always have to size up to an 11 for Ryka sneakers. In spite of that, I love this shoe. It's great for most gym activities, including Zumba.

great, very light weight

Size was perfect as well as width. I need a special orthotic insert in mine for Metatarsalgia which is very painful without it. These sneakers are by far the best ones I’ve worn for Zumba which I do 3 times a week. I feel like I have wings on my feet. Highly recommend for zumba!!

I never had a pair of shoes that fit as well.

This is my 3rd purchase of Ryka Influence. It is my fav shoe for Zumba!!! love the pivot point on the ball of foot that helps avoid 'tweaking' my knees. It provides the right amount of impact cushion and flexibility. I usually wear 8.5 and now up to a 10 on this shoe to acomodate bunions.

Very comfortable. True to size, but are pretty narrow

So happy to find a pair of shoes that support my feet well enough to jump and jog in my dance exercise class. After trying at least 4 other brands, I decided to try Ryka again, having had success with them in the distant past but then requiring orthotics for arch support due to plantar fasciitis. (Orthotics can wear out also and require a good base.) I do not need to use orthotics with these. While I do not actually feel the shoe providing support to my arches, it must be there. It is the first of 5 different brand shoes that have allowed me to exercise at high impact without having to revert to my previous pair. (As an alternate, I may reorder the Asics Gel Craze 4 TR4 which ran quite small in a larger size.) The others resulted in foot pain (specifically the arches) after 3 routines max so I'd have to switch shoes mid class. This is the first pair of Ryka's I have tried and based it on other reviews. (Thank for the them!) They are incredibly lightweight. Also, I have to tie my left shoe shoelaces backwards to keep the loop from rubbing against the front of my lower leg. This is awkward for me, but these shoes laces hold in place well enough for me to get a secure tie. My previous sneaker was a Vionic which wasn't the best for the movements but it provided the needed arch support. Way to go Ryka! Please keep this in your lineup!

Lots of room for toes. Extremely light weight, not too sticky on the sole, pretty design and colors. Limited cushioning but overall good purchase.

I bought Ryka Influence for my Zumba class. I wear Ryka Hydro Sport shoes for water aerobics. I like the Ryka fit and found that the Influence and Hydro Sport fit my feet equally well. I have a wider foot and a narrower heel and both styles accommodate this nicely. Also, I have mild plantar fasciitis and find there is sufficient arch support in both the Influence and the Hydro Sport styles to keep my feet from aching at the end of exercises. I recommend both Ryka styles.

Bought these Ryka Influence sneakers for Zumba class. I chose them because I wear Ryka water shoes and love them. The Influence style has the same fit as my Ryka Hydro Sports. I wear a size 7M street shoe and wear 7.5M in Ryka. I have a wider foot and the Rykas accommodate that without being too big.