Ryka Women's Studio Mid Training Shoe

I have been searching for a shoe I could use for Zumba that had a solid bottom that wasn't too flimsy. I am NOT a dancer and have bad feet so need something I can put my orthotics in and get decent support in while moving on a wooden floor. These fit the bill quite nicely. They come up a little akwardly on the ankle, but, I never notice it anymore once they were broken in (which took about a month or so). They are not too bright or flashy so they go with almost anything. Best of all, they don't seem to get that really worn look too fast. In fact, I've worn them to the gym for months with almost no signs of wearing out. Overall a pretty nice shoe for going to Zumba class.

I recently purchased the Ryka Studio Mid-Training shoe as I've been wearing Ryka sneakers for many years. The reason I love Ryka sneakers for women is that they carry the mid-height sneakers which is about the only brand now that carries this type of sneaker for women. Another reason I like Ryka is that the footbed tends to be a little wider for alot of movement in such classes as Zumba, kickboxing and step aerobics. The Ryka Studio Mid-Training shoes met my expectations. The shoes are light, comfortable and allow easy movement. The only difference with this style is that the material is a bit less flexible than other fabric styles I've worn in the past but still a very good sneaker. I would give these a very high rating.

I love the way the sneaker support higher up on my ankle than most sneakers do. I wish it had better support in the arch area though. I wear my inserts for arch support and they still doesn't seem to be enough. They are light weight and comfortable. The sole is perfect for all the Zumba I do. Just need more support on the arch.

Bought these shoes a month ago...and I cannot be happier! They are SO comfortable and light weight, I love the style and the color too!I go to my dance classes 6 days a week 1.5 hours each day... I dance merengue, salsa, tango, rock and roll, disco,etc. I also do aerobics and a lot of jumps, twists and turns easily without pain to my knees or feet ,in addition the base of the shoe is special to dance so they don't stick on the floor and are very padded so there is no impact to my back (I have 2 surgeries of spine and now I still have a hernia in the lumbar zone), when I dance I feel that I am "walking on cotton" I am 7.5 and I asked that size, and it fits me very well.I Recommend the Ryka Studio Mid Training Shoes..they are the best! - Compre estas zapatillas hace un mes y estoy Muy Feliz de la compra. Son MUY comodas, suaves ademas no pensan nada me encanta el modelo y el color. Voy a clases de baile 6 veces a la semana 2 horas cada vez y cuando bailo: merengue, salsa,tango,rock, disco,etc. o hacemos aerobicos puedo saltar hacer giros y vueltas facilmente sin dolor para mis rodillas ni mis pies, ademas la base de la zapatilla es especial para baile asi que no se pegan al piso y son muy acolchadas asi que no hay impacto para mi espalda(tengo 2 cirugias de columna vertebral y actualmente 1 hernia mas en la zona lumbar), cuando bailo siento que estoy "pisando algodones" . Yo soy talla 7.5, pedi esa talla y me calzo bien. Las Recomiendo para mi son las mejores zapatillas especialmente para Baile!

These are nice looking (I have the black). I ordered for Zumba because I was concerned about lack of arch support in Capezio dancer sneakers (but I have since gone back to those and adjusted nicely. These did not offer the ease of floor movement that I receive from by Capezio's.

I had to break these shoes in. After 4 zumba wears, they finally are broken in. I wear thin athletic socks with them. The first 2 times left me in pain. Someone who owns Ryka encouraged me to break them in b/c they are comfortable. I only had these shoes in my gym bag so I did.

These shoes are ok. Provide good support.I liked the old model of this shoe better. It had better cushioning all over and was more comfortable. These are ok for zumba and that kind of thing but I will have to keep looking of something for hard-core aerobics and step.

Good shoe for my narrow feet. I pronate, so the mid-cut helps to give support, while the shoe is flexible enough for Zumba, but works for high-impact moves and jumps. I do add my own insole. I have not found a shoe that is better for me for Zumba.

Very pleased with the running shoe. Helped reading other reviews about shoe before purchasing.