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You see me walking down the street wearing a pair of Rykas ...

hippiegirl — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:24:44 GMT

Do they stand out like a sore thumb and scream old lady?

I have a few pairs. When I look in the mirror I'm not sure they're aging me or not. Maybe it's just my size (9). Maybe it's just me and my impression.

Anybody else have thoughts on Rykas and their image. They're so comfortable, and I really like my fisherman sandal Rykas, but those in particular don't always make me feel too stylish.

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MIMIJ — Fri, 26 May 2017 17:44:56 GMT

Forget sytlish!! They are just super comfortable. Unfortunately, they have discontinued carrying the fisherman sandal. The other styles are not as comfortable and do not offer the support these did.

I keep hoping they'll bring them in again, before the end of summer.

I hope they read these posts!!!!

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feline groovy — Fri, 26 May 2017 18:01:26 GMT

Who cares???

Comfort is what's it's all about.

Besides, you can look "stylish" or modern elsewhere: clothing, accessories, hair , makeup.

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ChiliPepper — Fri, 26 May 2017 18:03:44 GMT

@MIMIJ

@hippiegirl

@feline groovy

Another vote here for Ryka comfort!

I have my Ryka mules/slides on right now as a matter of fact!

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feline groovy — Fri, 26 May 2017 18:12:33 GMT

@MIMIJ

Their fisherman styles are still available at Amazon and Ebay - great prices, too.

Just search for Ryka sandals + your size, as they might be called by different names.

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Fressa — Fri, 26 May 2017 18:18:00 GMT

I wear Rykas and love the comfort. Once I passed 50 ( a while back LOL) I stopped caring what people think and more about how I felt in what I was wearing.

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chrystaltree — Fri, 26 May 2017 18:32:15 GMT

I'm 57, when I wear my Rykas it's because I'm doing my walking. Image doesn't even factor into it. When I'm walking around the park or my neighborhood not a single person is assessing my fashion vibes...lol The paparazi are not following me around...lol What's wrong with Ryka's anyway, they are athletic shoes. Just like all the other athletic shoes out there.

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Tyak — Fri, 26 May 2017 18:57:52 GMT

@hippiegirl wrote:
Do they stand out like a sore thumb and scream old lady?
I have a few pairs. When I look in the mirror I'm not sure they're aging me or not. Maybe it's just my size (9). Maybe it's just me and my impression.
Anybody else have thoughts on Rykas and their image. They're so comfortable, and I really like my fisherman sandal Rykas, but those in particular don't always make me feel too stylish.

If they're comfortable, wear them. I think we all get hung up on the thought that others pay a lot of attention to what we're wearing when in reality, they really don't care.

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occasionalrain — Fri, 26 May 2017 19:13:35 GMT

I have one pair f Rykas, hate them. They're backless and I can't keep them on. One tripped me up coming down the stairs. My go to comfort shoes for walking are my Sketchers Go Walk.

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QueenDanceALot — Fri, 26 May 2017 19:24:18 GMT

I think sneakers are for comfort and athletics. And athletics are cool! (Actually, being comfortable is cool!)

I don't have any Rykas as the ones I've tried on didn't feel right on me, but I love my old Chuck Taylors with Superfeet insoles. I could wear them all day

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Zhills — Fri, 26 May 2017 19:47:17 GMT

We are a tourist state and most of them dress well and wear comfortable shoes. Most people understand why. I gave up my white ones for some of the cute colored ones. The mesh ones are great for summer and so light.

Good walking shoes will never be out of STYLE. It just depends on what you are doing.

If you are at Disney....guess what everyone else is wearing?????

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dex — Fri, 26 May 2017 21:39:22 GMT

When I am out walking you can't miss me.I am the old one in all of the brights that were supposed to be so summer trending but really just say what the hey??I believed in the trend and went with it and now I am the odd bright force in the pastel world.I think it will be great if you wear your rykas and I will be watching for you.

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Ms tyrion2 — Fri, 26 May 2017 23:08:15 GMT

@dex wrote:
When I am out walking you can't miss me.I am the old one in all of the brights that were supposed to be so summer trending but really just say what the hey??I believed in the trend and went with it and now I am the odd bright force in the pastel world.I think it will be great if you wear your rykas and I will be watching for you.

I'm walking with you in the bright colors. I don't care for pastels.

It's very easy to find comfortable shoes that are also stylish. Ryka makes some cute shoes as does skechers and vionics

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Spurt — Sat, 27 May 2017 14:04:19 GMT

I love Ryka and love the NON-memory foam shoes..........they provide support and also so comfortable (QVC's do run small and I had to go up a size).

I went to the grocery store today and couldnt tell you what kind of shoes anyone was wearing .....it doesnt matter!

Maybe if people concentrated on comfort instead of uncomfortable but stylish shoes, they would have less foot, knee, and hip issues....JMHO...our workplace is totally casual now so I can wear my Ryka's to work with my jeans I do have various styles of Ryka. ..I do wear dressy shoes for special occasions, ....

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Cakers3 — Sat, 27 May 2017 00:04:38 GMT

Folks-wear whatever your heart desires. Nobody is looking at you and thinking "old lady". One thing I always remember is that I'm just not that important to think I'm being sized up by the world. LOL

I don't own Ryka but I wear Vionics to the gym and when I'm out an about I carry Vera Bradley bags.

Be comfortable and happy with what you have; and if you hesitate to buy an item then that is a major red flag that you won't be happy with that purchase.

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StraytoStay — Sat, 27 May 2017 00:16:00 GMT

If you don't feel like yourself, or good, while wearing them then put them away. They'll be there when you're a senior.

Every shoe others call ugly here, I tend to like, but there are some ugly Rika. (I own one pair and it wasn't well designed.)

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IMissSuperPoke — Sat, 27 May 2017 02:10:16 GMT

With so many people that have foot ailments, there's lots who wear sensible shoes. More probably judge shirts & outfits.

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daisyk — Sat, 27 May 2017 04:01:10 GMT

@QueenDanceALot wrote:
I think sneakers are for comfort and athletics. And athletics are cool! (Actually, being comfortable is cool!)

I don't have any Rykas as the ones I've tried on didn't feel right on me, but I love my old Chuck Taylors with Superfeet insoles. I could wear them all day

@QueenDanceALot...I haven't had a pair of Chucks in a while, but I love my Superfeet insoles! They're the best for my feet. I wouldn't have thought to put them in a pair of Converse! I will have to try.

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QueenDanceALot — Sat, 27 May 2017 12:25:09 GMT

@daisyk wrote:
@QueenDanceALot wrote:
I think sneakers are for comfort and athletics. And athletics are cool! (Actually, being comfortable is cool!)

I don't have any Rykas as the ones I've tried on didn't feel right on me, but I love my old Chuck Taylors with Superfeet insoles. I could wear them all day
@QueenDanceALot...I haven't had a pair of Chucks in a while, but I love my Superfeet insoles! They're the best for my feet. I wouldn't have thought to put them in a pair of Converse! I will have to try.

They changed my world!

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wilma — Sat, 27 May 2017 15:04:53 GMT

At my age (over 50) I am not going to worry about what others think about I wear. I don't own Rykas, but I wear Keds sneakers which I have loved since I was a kid. I have Naturalizer and Life Stride shoes which are very comfy. I also own a few shoes with higher heels and wedges. I wear what works with my outfit and what my needs are that day. Love having a variety of shoes in my closet!