Anyone Tried Ryka Influence?

[melagras]

I'm thinking about ordering these shoes and need some input. I'm needing a shoe for step, circuit training, weightlifting, intervals, etc.

 

[tlc93]

I'm thinking about ordering these shoes and need some input. I'm needing a shoe for step, circuit training, weightlifting, intervals, etc.

I did! I couldn't wait to get them too! I wore them for 3 different things....step,.circuit and treadmill. Hated them! I wanted to love them like all the reviewers did, nope. For me they did not provide lateral support, not enough arch support, not enough cushion. I thought they would be great but was really dissappointed.

I went back to my Asics which provide me with plenty of lateral support, arch support and cushioning. I have Saucony too but keep going back to my Asics

Get them from Zappos or somewhere that has a good return policy! They work for some people cuz the reviews were great! Good luck.

 

[jackie7]

Which asics provide good cushioning?

 

[tlc93]

I have the womens gel 180-TR cross trainer. I have 2 pairs! I've tried many! I keep going back to Asics. I don't really care what brand it is as long as it has what I need. I have Saucony too but I like the Asics better. Got them from Amazon. Are you shopping?

 

[jackie7]

Yes, I am shopping, my Rykas are on their way out.

 

[ivorygorgon]

I don't like the "Influence" either. I had the same experience as the poster above. Simply not enough cushion or support; as a result, I too, am shopping for new shoes.

 

[melagras]

I have ordered two different Ryka shoes from Amazon in the past week - Endure XT 2 and Fit Pro. Both pair sucked. What has happened to this company?

 

[lisa_la_machina]

Have you tried the Intent XT?

I have ordered two different Ryka shoes from Amazon in the past week - Endure XT 2 and Fit Pro. Both pair sucked. What has happened to this company?

I used to wear the Assist XT2 style until Ryka discontinued it. It took a lot of searching, but I've finally settled on the Ryka Intent XT. I wear them for step, metabolic workouts, hiit, but not for running. The Intent is the closest thing I could find to the Assist. I noticed that there is now an Intent XT2, but I haven't tried that style so I don't know if it feels different or not.

Hope you find something that works for you!