I bought two pairs of RYKA cross trainers. Of the two, these are terrible. I do kickboxing, step aerobics, P90X, weight training, bootcamps, and eliptical machines, these shoes hurt during all of them. The shoe is a hard shoe and doesn't conform to your feet at all. It has zero flexibility, causing strain on your feet. I wear a size 9 shoe and have wide flat feet. Ironically, because of the stern inflexibility, the shoe is actually to wide for my feet, which is new to me.

The beautiful look only lasts for a few wears, because the black material on top starts to crack quickly. I am extremely disappointed in this shoe. I can only wear them for walking, it hurts to wear for anything else.

I DO NOT recommend you purchase this shoe. If I could get my money back, I would ask for it.

Terribly MADE!