Shoes

[chihuahuamom]

I was reading the reviews on Ryka walking shoes online at Kohls. They got good reviews.  I have terrible feet-they hurt all the time. I need a shoe with good support because I have flat feet and calluses.  Anyone have tried this brand or do you have another brand you like?

[Kachina624]

I think Rykas are designed more for fashion than performance.  You don't find serious, supportive walking shoes at the price point for which Rykas sell.  The really good ones are well over $100.  They undoubtedly give more support than a flip flop but if you examine the inside of the shoe, there's not much there.  Good for day to day living, running errands, a day at Disneyland, sightseeing, but a serious, scientifically engineered walking shoe...no.

I have flat feet and have trouble finding comfortable shoes.  I've discovered Alegria shoes and love them.  Q sells some and the company has their own sales website where you can look at them.

[Desertdi]

Flat feet are not necessarily "bad"...........just work on getting rid of the calluses......(file, buff, pedi "machine", etc.)   at least twice a week.

[Catty2]

I used to buy Ryka shoes fairly often from QVC.  I found them very comfortable.  But then the sizing changed and I had to send back a few pair that I ordered.  I've been buying Reebok Princess walking shoes for a long time now.  They fit well and cost approx. $40. 

[Azcowgirl]

I power walk three miles a day and the rykas I bought started falling apart within two weeks. I have high arches

and pronate.

Did some research and got a pair of brooks ghost fitness

shoes and my feet are happy and my shoes are holding up well.

[cancun08]

i can highly recommend Brooks.  I wear the Addiction style. 

[Ms X]

I live up the street from the ocean and have been walking 45 minutes along the shore and back.  Thanks for the suggestions for walking shoes.  I got a pair of Rykas years ago and didn't like them.  They were hard and uncomfortable.  I sent them back.  I'm still wearing my Sporto boots because it's muddy, but it will soon be too warm for that.  I have a couple of pairs of decent sneakers I got for a song at HSN but am looking for serious athletic shoes. Can anyone suggest a sneaker that's good for walking and running?

[151949]

I wear New Balance with built in arch support for walking and the gym. I believe they are #855.

[millieshops]

The Ryka would not be a good shoe for my bad feet, but I think all bad feet are different -- and you didn't tell us what's wrong with your feet and why they hurt.

I learned the expensive way that just knowing a brand may not be enough.  I once went to my poditrist in a fairly new pair of New Balance.  As we talked about my issues, he picked up my sneakers to examine them.  Then he suggested I go to the orthopedic fitter I used for my teaching shoes and even for my dressy ones.  I ended up in a totally different New Balance and that has made all the difference.  But the NB's causing me pain (not foot, but leg and back) went to thrift.

[nonnied]

I highly recommend Brooks Addiction.  I HAD plantar fascitis with terrible pain.  They are perfect!  Please give them a try!  I walk 5 miles a day with no problem.  Plus, I am a nurse and wear them during work.  They come with decent inserts or foot bed, but I order up 1/2 size and insert my own.  Goodluck!  Incidentally, I tried Ryka and they are OK for quick outings, but I found they offer no MAJOR support.