Ryka is a brand that specializes in making athletic footwear and active wear just for women. Ryka is known for manufacturing great shoes for dancers and people who take dance classes like Zumba. Since they also are intended and designed for women, the company knows how a woman’s foot moves. When looking at these Ryka shoes, remember that they should possess a few characteristics to make them “real” Zumba shoes. A Good pair of Zumba shoes should be
- lightweight,
- comfortable,
- breathable,
- durable,
- and fit well.
Ryka has a few pairs out on the market that advertises can do all of the above. I’ll tell you about the different components that make the shoe up, as well as customers’ reviews and ratings.
Ryka Women’s Tenacity Dance Training Sneaker
This pair of Rykas are fashionable, but are they also functional? This model has a rubber sole and is a lace-up pair of shoes. There is also an adjustable hook and strap to ensure comfort and stability for the user. The tongue and collar of the shoes are also padded, which could maximize both comfort and support. In addition to that, there is the “Precise-Return insole” intended to give the shoe an extra cushion. This insole seems to be a specialty for Ryka shoes. The shoes also come with “I.H.G.” or “Injected-Heel Guidance,” which helps keep your heel on the platform as you make lateral movements. Finally, the shoe has a pivot point, which ensures more natural movements.
These shoes are highly rated on Amazon with a 4.3/5 star rating. Customers rave how this is a perfect shoe for Zumba class, while others say that they’re comfortable, but don’t offer much support.
Ryka Women’s Influence Cross Training Shoe
These synthetically made shoes also come with a rubber sole. Like the model discussed before, these Rykas also come with a padded tongue and collar, ensuring comfort and support. It also comes with “Flex-Foil and Direct-Fuse support layers,” meaning that they should provide you with unconditional support and ability to move. The specialized “Precise-Return bouncy insole” also provides a cushiony support and to keep your feet breathing, cool, and dry. The “dual midsole” provides more cushion for your heel and the forefront of your foot, while the outsole provides excellent traction while you move.
This pair has a 4.1/5 stars rating on Amazon. Reviews boast that these shoes are perfect for Zumba and felt true to size and were comfortable as well as lightweight. Other customers reported that, even though it sounds like there was plenty of cushioning, there could have been more.
Ryka Women’s Enhance 2 Cross-Training Shoe
This Ryka shoe is made from synthetic and mesh, ensuring that the shoes will be breathable and should be lightweight. As with the others, this pair also has rubber soles. Like the model discussed just before, this pair also has the Flex-Foil and Direct-Fuse support layers to ensure support. It also comes with a removable “Precise-Return sock liner,” a Ryka specialty that adds comfort and protection to your feet. The dual midsole form provides cushioning at the heel and forefront of your foot. The shoes are pretty light, weighing about seven ounces.
This pair received a 4.1/5 star rating. Some customers say that they’re perfect for Zumba and provide excellent support while others would disagree and say that they’re not comfortable, and run a size too small.
Ryka is a brand that can be trusted by women since they understood how the woman’s body and feet move. Be sure to pay attention to how they feel and fit since comfort is the most important!