Customer Reviews Ryka Vivid RZX

Wonderful shoes. I've got severe rheumatoid arthritis...and my feet are a mess. I HAVE to make sure my shoes fit right and are comfortable. But, I want them cute too. These shoes meet all of those needs.

I loved these shoes, however after 6 months they are falling apart. I didn't wear them outside for 2 months ,just indoors while walking on a treadmill for about a hour a couple times a week. I only wear them to work now which I started doing because they felt good on my feet.

I still can’t decide if I want to keep this shoe. It has some nice features, except one- cushioning in the forefoot. Pros: lightweight, good arch support (I have high arches, so this is a must for me), good heel cushioning, stable, holds my heel in place, pretty cute Cons: my forefoot isn’t totally happy working out (HIIT/cardio/strength)in this shoe; seems to be needing more cushioning or support (though it is better than some of the other athletic shoes I’ve tried in my quest to replace my old workout sneakers)

I have always needed shoes with excellent support. Unfortunately, this has usually meant ugly shoes. Not in this case. These sneakers are cute, support my feet very well and are comfortable. I’m looking forward to seeing how they hold up during my travels this summer.

Despite that I like the color and design, I had to return this sneakers. They are run smaller than usual. Not only that they are narrow and not wide width as advertised but they are also a little short in length. Very disappointed that Zappos sells them with size misrepresentation . If they would read people reviews where it mentioned that this sneakers are not wide, they would have less return and more happy customers.

I love this shoe but I didn't even have an opportunity to wear it even once. The shoe laces loops are made up of strings and the strings are not well adhered to the shoe. I unfortunately left the country before I realize that the shoe lace loop was disconnected, otherwise, I would have returned them. Again, very cute shoe, but something that disconnects and malfunctions this easily (without a single wear) seems to be a design flaw on the part of the manufacturer.

These shoes are comfortable, attractive and fit well. However, there's a major flaw in the lace eyelets, in that there aren't any. Instead there's an elastic band that came loose the first time I tied them. I was able to tie it in a knot to be able to wear the shoes, but you can't tie the laces tightly.

Broke after third use. I was happy to find a dance/cross training sneaker in an extra wide. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to have much support (might be more for dance and not very cardio-intensive dance). I figured I'd just have to get used to that, but then the string loop that the shoelace goes through broke. I've only used these shoes three times. I'm extremely disappointed.

I love these Ryka shoes for cross training. Ryka is my go-to show for workouts and has been for years, (Zumba, cross training, walking, etc.). These do run a size smaller than my other Rykas however. I had to return them for a larger size and they are perfect. I can fit my orthotics easily intro the shoe with a removable insole.

These shoes are grippy - grippy enough that I couldn't spin on the ball of my foot on a hardwood floor. I was hoping to use them for martial arts, but with the fact that I can't rotate my foot, I'm going to be putting way too much strain on my knees. Also, the very stylish ventilation on the side also pretty much guarantees that they are going to tear open when I lace them tightly, so I don't imagine they'll last very long. However, the arch support on them was *excellent*. For anyone with toes that point up, these shoes will tear open rapidly - there's no shielding of the mesh on the top of the shoe.

This is the first pair of Rykas I've owned that weren't cheaply made and shoddy. That said, I use them for dance fitness (PomSquad) and there is zero stability. These might be good for Zumba, but for a fitness class where you have to jump and land a lot, these shoes just don't do it. They're good for moving side-to-side, but jumping and landing - you'll be wobbly. I'm keeping them for now, but will use them for lower-impact dance or dancing on a true dance floor. (My gym has a fake wood floor.)

Bought these shoes for cross-training and indoor soccer. Regular running shoes have too thick of a sole for either activity. Needed something with a thin rubber sole. These shoes fulfill that need plus I think they're cute. Big downside = poor quality. See photo. They are already falling apart after less than 2 months (only wearing them for gym, indoor soccer, and walking to/from work). For over $55 I expected them to hold up longer. I'm keeping the pair I have (I'll put some glue on the part peeling off) through soccer season, but do not intend to buy another pair. Additional Notes: Usually I wear a 10 W, but based on reviews got a 10.5 W. I should have just gotten a 10 W. There's a lot of room in the toe. I didn't return them because the extra space ends up being nice for indoor soccer when I wear 2 pairs of socks. I would call this moderate to low arch support. Better than most flat soled shoes (e.g. converse), but not as supportive as good running shoes. Sole is very flexible. I would not recommend these for running or even long-distance walking if you have foot problems. I overpronate so I only wear these to the gym (cross-training), playing soccer (running/stopping/turning quickly) and short walking distances.

Having tried on many different brands and styles for my dance fitness needs, I took a chance on these shoes, and WOW, are they fantastic! The fit is true to size, and the ability to move, maneuver, pivot, and jump in these shoes is phenomenal. I don't have strong ankles, yet with this shoe and the support I get from it, I can efficiently perform on the dance floor.

Love them...my teenage granddaughters thought they were “cool” looking...not sure teenagers use that word but think thy were using it so their grandmother would know what they were talking about...they do look “cool” with jeans.

Once I went up a FULL SIZE, these shoes were perfect!!! I use them for low impact, HIIT workouts and they're great. I think the sizing is just mis-translated, because when I ordered an 8 rather than my normal size (7), I noticed that the European size on the 8 said "38" which is my normal European size (usually translated to a 7-7.5). I wish I'd discovered Ryka earlier! They're great shoes!!!

This is my 3rd pair of Ryka's and I was a little disappointed at how long it took to break them in. After several wears with bandaids, bloody socks, and scabs at the back of my feet, 2 weeks later they are starting to feel broken in. The insoles are very thin so I'm going to need to purchase additional insoles for more support. I've re-laced them with the runners tie but they are still not as comfortable as I had hoped for. I wear my workout shoes every day and having to gear up to wear them with bandaids and packing extra when they rub is not ideal.

These are SO cute - I really wanted to keep them but not only were they a little small in the toe room, they were very thin on the insoles. I like a little more padding on my feet. Would have bought inserts to put inside them if they weren't too small. Kept the other pair I bought though.

These did not feel as though they had enough cushioning .Also the toe was more pointy than rounded and was not comfortable for me.

I don't like giving bad reviews but I hate these sneakers, they are so cheaply made, the tongue feels like it will pull out if you're not careful. My feet feel more supported in the 10+ year old pair of Rykas I had previously. I don't know how they can feel too tight at the toes and slipping off my heels at the same time, but avoid these sneakers like the plague. Seriously regret this purchase.

Fabric on top is very flimsy, cheap and too light, non existent. No support for foot.

The shoes are comfortable but STINK. I aired them outside for two days and have had them out of the box since they arrived. They still smell like tires. They are going back.