RYKA Women's Hydro Sport Water Shoe Cross-Training Shoe

The Ryka Women's Hydro Sport is a good shoe for my Water Aerobics Classes. I wanted a shoe that would last longer than my last shoe, which only lasted a year (3-4 hour classes/wk). Based on the reviews, I think this shoe will last longer than my last shoe, which did cost significantly less. I was disappointed that the shoe lace was a conventional non-elastic one. I would have had to bow it several times, and could not get the shoe as snug as I would have liked. I saw however, a review recommend "Lock Laces." I bought them here on Amazon, installed a black pair before wearing the shoes, and am so pleased now with the fit of my new Ryka's! They give me the support I need for water aerobics, and I love how they look! I am attaching a photo (WITH the LockLaces installed). I am taking one star off just because I had to go to the additional effort of buying and installing the laces.

Update:I returned them and ordered another one in my true size. And they fit perfectly!!!Overall, the sneaker feels really comfortable. But based on reviews, I ordered 1/2 size up, which is too big. I'm returning and getting my true size.I'm assuming others felt it was too small because of their socks. But I bought this to wear on water hikes, and definitely don't want to go hiking with soaking socks; I think it defeats the whole purpose of having quick-dry sneakers.So if you plan to wear these without (thick) socks, get your usual size.

After reading previous posts that the shoe ran small I ordered a 1/2 size up. They fit very well, I probably could have ordered them in my regular size but didn't want to chance it. Most of the other reviews are mainly about use in aqua sports however, I bought them for my vacation to Costa Rica. I wore my Ryka's zip lining, horse back riding, and hiking & swimming through the waterfalls. They dried out very fast were light, comfortable and easy to wear in and out of the water. I can't wait to see how they work camping & fishing this summer and will update my post when I have used them more. I highly recommend these sneakers over any water shoe.

This is the third pair of Ryka water shoes. These were just a little bigger than my last pair. The second pair I bought both shoes came unglued at the seams ☹️ Was disappointed I could not get a refund. These seem much better. The insert is a little heavier and the material seems heavier. I love the color and added Navy Lacelocks that are a must for water shoes. They do not slip in the pool. I have two knee replacements and a hip so these are very sturdy. If these hold up as well as my first pair, I got three years out off. I workout in the pool ave. 3 times a week so they get a lot of use. I have tried others but I think Rykas are the best. Just got one bad pair.

Following the advice of previous reviewers, I ordered a size larger. I normally wear a 6 1/2 extra wide shoe. I purchased a 7 M shoe. The shoelaces are held together by a two-holed toggle that allows you to draw them up snug without any bow-ties. Then simply tuck the extra shoe lace ends under the laced portion at the shoe tongue, and there is a secure fit. So far, I have worn the shoes for my hi-intensity water aerobics class. I love the fact that each shoe has built in "drainage holes" in its sole. There apparently is a gap between the layers of the sole, because when you step onto the bottom of the pool, air bubbles are released from the soles of the shoes. I feel like I am bouncing on air cushions rather than a concrete pool bottom. I am quite pleased that the shoe design allowed me to widen the width of the shoe across the bridge of my foot. Thank you, RYKA, for such a comfortable shoe!

Great Aquatic shoes. Love them in the pool. I had to change out the shoe strings they are too long and constantly comes untied no matter how many knots you tie in them. Changed shoes strings to the Sof Sole 27" - 45" No-Tie Laces. I used the shoe locks to hold them together...no more untied shoe strings flopping around my legs in the pool. Problem solved and the shoes fit much better. I have plantar fasciitis and a heel bone spur. These shoes give me that extra heel cushion that I need when performing water exercises and I do not have to use my orthotic inserts. Believe me after having left and right foot surgery I can testify that these shoes perform great. I would recommend them.

I purchased these shoes for our honeymoon in Belize, which included a tour through a cave. I thought these would be a good option to tread through the river in the cave as well as climb up to the higher elevation shelf. If I had to make the choice again, I would have selected another shoe for the purpose I needed. Since the bottom on the shoe is open to allow for water to escape, it also allows for lots of little rocks and sand to creep in. This made for some uncomfortable walking during the tour and other hikes.However, since the trip I have used them in my pool to workout and like them for pool use. I am able to run in the pool without scraping my feet and they are helpful to keep balance when using weights in the pool. The fit is comfortable, but like other reviewers I have difficulties keeping the laces tied in the pool.Overall I like these shoes and will continue to use them in the pool, I just made a poor decision in using them for hiking/caving.

I have worn these water shoes in my water aerobics class for about 2 months now and they are great. I think they dry quickly (compared to another shoe I had) and are wonderfully comfortable. A lot of the reviews I read were complaining about long shoe laces. The laces are no-tie. They have the little spring lock that secures them. Works great! This is the same brand of water shoe that my water aerobics instructor has had for several years. They seem to last.