Ryka’s athletic gear and shoes for women (by women) have certainly made their impression on me, as well as on our forty bloggers who tried their walking and running shoes over the last month. And with their campaign giving away 50 shoes and shirts a day through October (you still have time to win — and for every shoe given away they give one to charity!), you can’t not give them a try as have many bloggers outside of PBN.

Even I won a pair!

Clearly, they’ve nailed the market for women’s athletic shoes that are stylish and functional. “These shoes, and the other Ryka shoes I’ve tried, fit the bill. I love the idea that Ryka only develops shoes for women. We deserve to have good exercise shoes that fit our feet and aren’t just whittled down versions of men’s shoes”

Comfort was definitely a major concern for our bloggers, and they found Ryka shoes to be just that! “In terms of comfort, they were very comfortable. I also do a lot of “pounding” when working out. From jumping jacks to “step-ups” with two 15 pound weights, they really did seem to support me.” Another mom added, “They are the most comfortable “exercise” shoes I’ve ever worn – and I’m not just saying that because they were free. I felt like I could keep walking for a few more miles than I usually do when I was wearing these.” One mom will be wearing them as she walks a marathon. “And on that 26 mile trek, I’ll be wearing RYKÄ. They’re that comfortable.” “I’ve clocked in quite a few hours of walking with these new shoes and no matter the terrain, be it street or gym, they have held up quite well.”

There’s nothing wrong with looking good in your sneakers, right? “But I loved the Ryka shoes; not only are they comfortable, the soles have a tremendous amount of cushion and the right amount of flex, but they are also cool and understated, a perfect white.” “The shoes look great. I got instant compliments from my 23 year old nanny who happens to be the most fashionable person I know. Her sense of style is second only to her amazing capacity to to adore my children despite their constant mischieviousness.“”I also found the styling to be both fashionable and unexpectedly functional; the darker grey tones offer a cool, urban edge and provided camouflage when Laurel spilled chocolate ice cream all over my feet.”

Bloggers with special considerations (similar to the last group), including the following: hard to fit feet, narrow heels, arch support, boring old athletic clothing, achilles tendon blisters, leg braces, and foot issues.

Bloggers commented on Ryka’s customer service. “One of the nicest things about Ryka is their innovative customer service. They aren’t just concerned with having you purchase their product, they also focus on helping you to find the very best shoe to fit your personal athletic needs. These shoes were designed specifically for a woman’s foot with our fitness concerns in mind.”

And the true test is whether folks are converts, don’t you think? “So while they were not normally a brand I would have typically chosen, Ryka has managed to make me a convert”

Check out this cool video by one of our bloggers. We think it sums things up quite well.