Ryka Women's Podflow W.2 Walking Shoes

About This Item

The future of walking starts now in these walking shoes for women with an innovative pod outsole design.

Design

  • BEST FOR: Walk/run interval workouts and fitness walking
  • PERFORMANCE TESTED: Proven in lab testing for a midsole design that provides a smooth heel to toe transition, 25 degrees of forefoot flexibility for the ideal amount, high energy return for more spring in your step, and better than average pronation prevention
  • MATERIALS: Breathable mesh fabric with reflective underlays
  • CLOSURE: Secure lace-up front with tongue and heel pull tabs for easy on/off

In-Shoe Comfort

  • INNOVATIVE TECH: PodFlow midsole with articulated pods that provide cushioning and stability with targeted support for each part of the foot while promoting natural motion
  • Padded collar for extra cushioning
  • INSOLE: Anatomical insole with extra arch support + heel support and partially recycled EVA
  • MIDSOLE: ACTIVenergy™ translucent EVA foam for soft and responsive midsole cushioning and pods that provide targeted support for each part of the foot while promoting natural motion

Durability & Traction

  • OUTSOLE: Compression-molded rubber with decoupled heel rocker and arch support pod

Additional Details

  • WEIGHT: 236 g/8.3 oz per shoe
  • HEEL-TO-TOE DROP: 10 mm
  • Brand : Ryka
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 25RYKWPDFLWW2BLCKFTW
  • SKU: 27092846

REVIEWS

4.3
79%
Recommended

69 Reviews

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Disappointed In Online Purchase But Love The Shoes!

My positive review is directly for the shoes themselves. This is the first time wearing Ryka and I’m so glad I gave them a try. Love the color, the fit, the light weight, the cushioning, everything. My not so positive comment of this review is for Dick’s online. The soles of the Rykas I received were dirty and the right shoe toe was creased, obvious signs of wear. It would have been nice if that information was made known online before purchase and the price discounted giving the customer a choice. I returned them to my local Dick’s pointing out the usage as my reason for returning. The clerk was polite but could only me a $20 coupon after spending $100. I ended up finding the same shoes elsewhere and at a lower price.

Best Walking Shoes

Best walking shoes ever! Bring them back I see you don’t have any sizes available at all why??

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Great For Walking.

I am 82 years old and walk at least 10,000 steps per day and found my first pair of Podflow walking sneakers so comfortable that I now have two pairs . they are light weight and have just the right the right about of support for me. I am now hooked on Ryka's

The Gift That Keeps On Giving!!

I took a chance and got these for my Sis as a Christmas gift. She has high arches, a narrow foot, and a history of plantar fasciitis, so I waited in baited breath for her to try them on and SHE LOVES THEM! 😮‍💨

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Great Color, Comfortable Fit!

Great color, comfortable fit! I wear these shoes for daily activities and my very active job, and they’ve been very comfortable and the color gets a lot of positive comments. I don’t love the huge chunky base, but they are really comfortable.

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Comfortable, But Largers Than Expected

Very supportive, but overall big. Mess like fabric doesn't lay well when the laces are tightened. Love the color!

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Nice Shoe, But Not A Good Fit For Me

The Podflow is a perfectly fine shoe, but unfortunately it just didn’t work for me. I normally wear the Devotion X Walking Sneakers and decided to give the Podflow a try because of its unique, modern design. I was really hopeful it would be a good alternative. However, after trying them on, it simply didn’t compare to the Devotion X in terms of fit and support. The Podflow seemed to run a bit longer, and the arch support didn’t align properly with my foot, which made it uncomfortable. Overall, it didn’t feel as supportive as what I’m used to. I also noticed that the tongue sat too high on my ankle, causing irritation and discomfort. In the end, they just weren’t the right match for my feet, and I decided to return them.

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Perfect Fit

These shoes fit well. I wear an 8 1/2 wide, due to a bunion on my right foot and Ryka are my go-to brand. These have great arch support and I like the Podflow sole which gives extra cushion during workouts.

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True To Size

Very well made, the arch is alittle to much for me causing some discomfort. Very light weight so with walking should never cause a problem. Love the color.

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Honestly

I thought they would be mor comfortable. After 2 hours, my feet hurt.

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Narrow Toe Box

These shoes were more narrow than any other Rykas I have....even with a larger size, they felt too much like Nike or Adidas and not "fit for women." The unique fit of Rykas is what keeps me coming back...they usually fit well for toes that like to splay out and cost less than Altra. Sadly, these Podflow walking sneakers missed the mark in the fit category for me. They also have a higher platform than I realized looking at the online photo, a bit questionable for anyone with ankle issues!

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Great All Around Shoe

These shoes are great. They provide excellent support making them comfortable for Jazzercise!

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Best In Comfort And Wearability!

My new FAVE work and on the go weekend shoes! I have always appreciated Rykä for their intentional design to accommodate the unique fit of women’s workout shoes. These Podflow walkers are literally like walking on pillows! That says a lot when your feet have specific issues and are usually hard to fit in the average shoe design. The comfort is nothing like I’ve ever experienced. I will definitely be buying more of and sharing these with friends and family. Thank you to the design team - these are GOLD!

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Disappointed They Did Not Have Cushioning I Expece

Good arch support but no cushioning. Shoe strings too short & rough texture makes it hard to run thru eyelets.

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Best Yet!

I discovered Rykä sneakers during the pandemic and have worn no other brand since then. In truth, I ordered my Podflows because they were on sale for an incredible price. Turned out to be a good move as these are hands down the most comfortable sneakers I've ever owned! These will be my go-to the next time I need to order.

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