Customer Reviews Ryka Influence 2.5

I was relieved the shoe fit me because I fell in love with the looks right out of the box. Even my son loved it. The paint splatter detail on the inside sole is so cute, and the color is gorgeous. I had gotten away from Rykas after trying an uncomfortable pair - but I'm back! I love the wider toe box, and yet this shoe looks smaller on my foot! It's a very feminine shoe, and has a lot of give and support for jumping and lateral moves. However, it also has a pivot for quick turns in zumba, kickboxing, or Cize. I typically do high intensity workouts every day and I buy new workout shoes around 2x a year. It can be very hard to find a shoe that stands up to what I do, but I have high hopes for this one. Also to mention Zappos incredible support - I contacted them because this particular shoe had a lot of dirt on the soles, making me concerned it had been worn A LOT before. They made it right for me.

The are great looking and when you first put them on a very comfortable shoe. The sole is hard and has a very specific harden areas. I found walking in them uncomfortable. The sole was so hard in the shaped areas that it made walking in them uncomfortable. I wished they were less formed and softer soles. I am returning them. Too bad it's hard to find cute running shoes in a 9.5. Also the sole is wider than the shoe. Something I look for with my wide feet.

Ordered these 1/2 size up and they still felt too short in the toes. I may try a full size up. Looked cute...I have had another pair of Rykas for Jazzercise and they have been great. But they are old & heavier and I want to update them. I will re-look & see what I find...

These were nice, but it just felt like they were a bit flimsy and not supportive overall. They had excellent wide stance/stability for doing step areobics and other classes. However, it seemed like they didn't have the type of arch, buion and cushioning needed for high-intensity. I could feel the memory foam type bottom, but the cushioning seemed minimal.

Very cute, however the tongue of the shoe is very thin and flimsy and feels like it would rip over time. I will be returning. Apart from that they seemed great, going to go with another Ryka style instead.

Tried the size 9 which is my true size but my toes hit the front of the shoe. Returned for size10 (9.5 not available) but the fit is off. Too bad, show is cute.

I bought these shoes because a reviewer said they were smooth and seamless on the inside and I have very sensitive feet, prone to blisters. I wore them sitting in the car for several hours and walked probably about a city block and got a blister from the seam that passes over the next to the little toe. The seams inside are not smooth, they are soft but feel ragged and unfinished. They are not smooth inside, they have ragged seams inside. I am returning them.

I need to replace my Ryka Influence, but could not find my size here. I decided to give Influence 2.5 a try, the longer tongue was a bit odd.

I’m on a never ending quest to find comfortable training shoes for my high arches. So far only Ryka dynamic fit the bill. Ryka influence has less arch support but very comfortable wide toe box. Overall good shoes but I will stay with Ryka dynamic

Very pretty lightweight shoe, but little to no cushioning in ball of foot area, which I was looking for. I usually wear and 8.5 Wide, and ordered that size, but these didn't feel very wide. I would say order a half size larger.

Great looking shoe, but the fit is off. Correct size but there is no arch support and the outside of the shoe at the arch is hard and presses so that my foot wants to move away from the discomfort. I'm flat-footed and the lack of arch support plus pressure from a spot in the construction of the shoe that hits outside arch of my foot just makes this fit completely wrong for my feet.

I really like Ryka sneakers. They are comfortable and light, BUT the mesh makes them a little flimsy (and inapproprate for cold weather. Definitely ony 2-3 season sneaks.) I still have to buy a new pair every year.

I have an high instep and wide foot, so got an 8 1/2 W and perfect fit. Started working on my feet more, and felt pain in my arches, this helped a lot.

It was a bit wider than expected, but not a great problem because I have wide feet and added a cheap insole. Fits perfectly and is comfortable.

I bought these for Zumba. They are perfect, very comfortable.

I bought these shoes for Zumba which can be hard on feet. They are very comfortable. I bought a size above my normal which turned out correct to give my toes room. I purchased them based on other recommendations about their use for Zumba fitness and found them accurate

I always use this for Zumba. The grip and comfort is the best. I’ve used Nike, sketchers and other brands, but this works the best for me by far. I’m normally a size 5 on sandals, but I order a size 6 to make room for thicker socks for extra cushion. Shoes is wide enough to leave a lot of room so my toes doesn’t pinch.

Great fit right out of the box. I have a back injury that has left my right foot sensitive and tends to inflame. I wore these while doing kick boxing, floor cardio and strength training and the shoe never pinched or felt uncomfortable. Great toe box room and awesome padding. I Love them! Highly recommend for someone with feet or back issues and has sensitivity issues. Thank you Ryka!

these are great for Zumba! I purchased the grey and the black :) need to wear a good athletic sock with them as they were spacious for me, but work perfectly with a good sock

It’s comfy and cutesy