I bought these this past fall from a QVC outlet store having never heard of Ryka before. I have to wear black shoes for work and these happened to be what I needed. Easy on and off, comfortable, lightweight and cute. I normally wear a 7.5 to an 8 depending on the shoe so I got these in an 8. It's not so much that they're short, it's that the shape of the shoe somehow seems to push your toes toward the end making them feel short. When I put my heels in the back of the shoe where they belong, the length is perfect, but after walking, my foot slides forward into the toe (God help you if you're going downhill). Uphill, they're fine because the slope pushes your heel into the back of the shoe. If I'd gotten a 7.5, they would definitely have been too short. It's not uncomfortable, but it's just noticeable. Maybe I just need a stronger more pronounced heel strike.

I'm also about 65 lbs. overweight(down from 75) and found that these were actually more comfortable to wear during my workouts than my trusty old Saucony's. They're lighter and easier to move around in...plus for a fat girl, cushion, arch support and a wider toe box are important and I was pleased with these. The shoes themselves aren't wide, but they're giving and allow for some swelling and movement. I've used them for walking, Zumba, Kinect Adventures and the Wii Fit and love them. I have not tried running in them because I need to lose more weight first. Give me another couple of months and 20 lbs and we'll see. Overall, I'd recommend them but if you have an aversion to things touching your toes or you're always going downhill, these may not be for you.