shoe choices

[lesliemarie]

I am looking for new shoes that give better support, right now I am using New Balance crosstrainers but I am looking at some Ryka lseum shoes, are they better for support?

 

[FitnessGoddess]

Hi Leslie,

I have the Iseum & don't find them to be all that "supportive." I have other Ryka's that I like much better. Unfortunately, I don't know the style--when I bought them I didn't know this would matter & now I can't find them anymore!

Try different shoes on & bounce around in them.

 

[naughtoj]

Oooh, the brand new Ryka aerobic shoes now are Ryka Rhythm's. Ryka Iseum are more cross trainers and are inferior to their aerobic shoes for Cathe training. I usually buy Ryka Stylus, but am going to get the new Rhythm's this week. I think they may have discontinued Stylus anyway.

Iseum does not have as much forefoot cushioning, and I noticed that they are much stiffer and take a long time to break in. They are comfy after that though...

For Cathe high impact though, aerobic shoes are the way to go!!!

Janice

 

[Connie1]

I swear by K-Swiss. Right now the shoe I wear is called the Chilton. They also make other shoes that share the Chilton's features.

Firm lateral support, light weight, smooth soles perfect for pivoting on carpet, reasonable price (actually I got each pair a few days ago for 19.50!! I got 3 pairs! At Lady Foot Locker here in the Sun Valley Mall, Concord CA) and plenty of room for toes. Also, metal lace eyelets. I wear Superfeet orthotics in them for extra arch support.

Rykas are just made for feet that are unlike mine, so I can't "get into" them.

-Connie

 

[kellib]

I like the pair of Freddy aerobic shoes I bought in September. They seem to offer a lot of support. In general, I would go with aerobic shoes over cross trainers.

 

[Mckmain]

I haven't tried Ryka's. I usually use Nike or Reebok crosstrainers. Whatever Big 5 Sporting Goods has on sale. Have not had any support trouble. Although my usual cardio is running. Iprobably pay more attention to running shoes!...Carole

 

[Eeyore366]

I have worn Ryka for about two years now, every time they come out with a new style I buy them. However, the last ones I've gotten kill my feet! I just bought a pair of Nikes because I just couldn't take the pain anymore. They put blisters on the bottoms of my right foot and it constantly itches. Since I've switched shoes, I haven't had this problem.
Debbie in OH

 

[Shilo]

I just bought a pair a Ryka Combos and I really like them a lot. This is the first pair of Rykas I have owned. Usually I buy Nikes. I find the Rykas fit my feet better. They also offer a lot of lateral support. I am very pleased with these