Customer Reviews

Ryka Women's Optimum Mary Jane Walking Shoe,Black/Light Blue,7.5 M

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I had read somewhere that these shoes run big so I ordered the next size up from what I usually wear. I wish I had not as the ryka brand runs true to size - so the shoes I ordered are a little big. However, with an added foot bed and a heel grip they seem to be ok. I still gave this shoe a favorable review as it still is a good walking shoe and if I had ordered the right size, it would be perfect. cs

I love the Ryka brand shoes. I own four other pairs in other styles. These are extremely comfortable I love the support that I get. I walk my dog several times a day and need this spport. I would difinitely recommend these to anyone. I found them true to size.

These Rykas feel true to size. They are not too short and not too narrow. The only drawback is the tenacity of the velcro on the straps. This is my second pair of Mary Jane Rykas. The Velcro weakens after awhile. It does not keep me from buying Ryka Mary Janes. All I do is sew on more velcro when the Ryka Velcro wears out.

I am a nurse in a hospital with three separate building. I also park in a parking garage. This means lots of walking throughout an 8 hr workday. These shoes feel good on my feet all day. I highly recommend them for those who do lots of walking.

I needed a pair of walking shoes. When I found these I was in love with how cute they are. Honestly, this desire to like them took 6 months to play out, to where I can finally admit: they are not comfortable shoes for walking.

On the positive side, the cushioning is A++ . I notice a huge improvement over other walking shoes. Now onto the daily use. Immediately after putting them on and going for a short walk, the backs of my ankles (Achilles tendon area) were split open from rubbing on the back of the shoes. I thought this was just breaking in the shoes, but this rubbing didn't stop until I purchased thick heel inserts --which I can only wear on one side. If I try to wear whole foot inserts to help, then there is not enough room in the shoe and I get chafing on the top of my toes instead. The way the heel is designed, it curves slightly inward from the bottom of the shoe to the top that rubs along the Achilles tendon; indenting in exactly the wrong spot. I keep thinking my skin has toughened up enough to wear these with just socks, but no, I must put on a thick bandage or other wrap, or the heels rub the backs of my ankles raw again.

Also, and this is minor, they squeaked for the first few weeks. This eventually went away, and strapping them tightly seemed to help.

If the heel was redesigned, I would love to buy another pair --in every other way they are great shoes, but not being able to wear them without pain and damage is a deal breaker for me.

There are clearly a walking shoe, not a shoe that is good for walking...in other words, a clunky, basically pretty ugly, unflattering shoe that is amazingly comfortable. I bought them for a trip and hopefully my pants will hide most of their hideousness. REALLY REALLY UGLY. REALLY REALLY COMFY....I sure wish I could find a genuinely CUTE walking shoe. I went up a 1/2 size based on reviews at Zappos. Glad I did...the toe is short...now the heel slips, but that gives room for a sock. Because once you put these on, you might as well wear socks since any thought of daintiness is out the door!

When I'm not taking the bus I walk just about everywhere because I don't own a car. These shoes are some of the best walking shoes I've come across. My feet don't get sore and contrary to other reviewers, I really don't think they're that ugly. (They won't win style awards, but I think they're cute.) Medium arch support can leave it so you can add additional if needed, or not if it's fine for you. It would be nice if they had a little bit more heel cushion and breathed a little better, but I love them.

I like the shoe, but the velcro strap is not very good. I read that in someone else's review, but thought how bad can it be they just received a bad shoe. I work on cement floors and need a good walking shoe. These are comfortable but the strap coming loose all the time is upsetting. I would not by this particular shoe from this manufacturer again.

Luckily, these sneaks are not too expensive. They are super comfy and lite...the velcro wore out after 6 mos. but because they are the cheapest mary jane sneakers (compared to allarounds, meutralizer, columbia and ecco) i will try them again.

These are OK everyday shoes. They broke in nicely, but if I wear them all day, they start to hurt the tops of my feet. The velcro is also annoying because it comes undone alot. I think they are nice looking, sporty shoes though. These are my first Ryka's and I would purchase the brand again, but probably not their Mary Jane's.