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About Ryka

Since 1987, ryka has been designing and developing athletic footwear for women. Founded by Sheri Poe, rykä remains the only performance athletic footwear in the world dedicated exclusively to women. Because rykä is a company by women for women, our shoes fit you better with a narrower heel, wider forefoot and plenty of support and cushioning. We're also committed to enriching women's lives through fitness, with sponsorships of programs and events that reach out and support the women's fitness community.

Constructed specifically for a women's last which takes into consideration a woman's unique shape - narrow in the heel and wider in the forefoot. This attention to detail has consistently placed rykä shoes with those generally found atop the shoe industry. Along with technical athletic shoes, rykä has evolved to athletic apparel. Now, rykä has the ability to cover you from head to toe.

From rykä women's running shoes, to training shoes, and comfort walking shoes, you're bound to find something to your liking. Throw in a fresh new style of rykä women's athletic clothing ranging from women's tops and bottoms, and you have a complete ensemble geared especially for you.

the Ryka History

A woman named Sheri Poe created ryka in 1987. Armed with an entrepreneurial spirit, and frustrated by the lack of well designed athletic shoes for women, Sheri decided to create a footwear brand that fit.

Although Ms. Poe no longer runs the company (we are privately owned by American Sporting Goods Corp.), we are proud to carry on her work of creating performance fitness products for women and the brand’s mission of enhancing women’s lives through fitness. Today ryka remains committed exclusively to women.

About Our Footwear:

All ryka shoes are made on a woman’s last (the mold or shape of a woman’s foot), and are designed and developed taking into account a women’s unique fit needs – narrower in the heel and wider in the forefoot (it’s not just you, our toes need more room and our heels slip too). Outstanding fit and exceptional comfort consistently place ryka shoes among the highest rated in the industry. After all, if your shoes don’t work out, neither will you.

About Our Apparel:

Technical performance fabrics and modern design details make ryka's line of athletic apparel the perfect fit for any fitness activity. Across collections our apparel merges versatility, style and function with lightweight technology and thoughtful construction to provide maximum performance and comfort for a better fit and a better workout. Designed for the active woman, ryka apparel is made to move.

About Our Brand:

Ryka believes in giving back. It's important to us because we know it's important to you. Sheri believed in it too. That's why we continue to support the women's fitness community by sponsoring events and programs that encourage all women to go out and move, participate and be active.

In 2002, ryka created the ryka Women's Fitness Grant Program. In partnership with the Women's Sports Foundation, the grants support organizations and programs that enhance women's lives through fitness. The grants provide financial assistance to fitness programs that empower and enhance the self-esteem of women.

In 2003, ryka announced it's inaugural year as a national supporting sponsor of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – a series of weekend fundraising events. Ryka encourages all women to walk, to have fun, and to make a contribution towards finding a cure for breast cancer. Continuing into 2005, ryka is proud to be in it's third year of the Avon Walks sponsorship with events taking place in eight cities across the country. Find an event near you and join us in the fight against breast cancer.

In 2005, as the exclusive footwear and apparel sponsor of the second annual MORE Marathon in New York City, ryka joined with MORE Magazine to encourage women across the country to perform in this women's only endurance run. The energy was amazing and so were the women.

Ryka also supports fitness industry professionals through our R.I.T.A program (Ryka Instructor and Trainer Alliance), and alliances with various fitness groups like Melpomene and Jazzercise.

Ryka's support of women's fitness community is deeply rooted in our collective belief that a woman's participation in a fitness program builds and strengthens her self-esteem and confidence. As a company inspired by women, for women, we know from personal experience.

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