{"id":4565,"date":"2023-06-07T04:50:14","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T21:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/a-light-and-springy-running-shoe\/"},"modified":"2023-06-07T04:50:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T21:50:14","slug":"a-light-and-springy-running-shoe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4565","title":{"rendered":"A Light and Springy Running Shoe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span>n the dating world, people will often refer to prospective partners as a \u201cgood on paper\u201d match. That is, they meet all the criteria of what a person is looking for. But often, that pesky, intangible thing called chemistry is what ends up making or breaking a date. I didn\u2019t think that women\u2019s athletic shoe brand Ryk\u00e4\u2019s Euphoria Running Shoe was a \u201cgood on paper\u201d match for me, but it turns out that the chemistry we had made me want to shout about it from the rooftops.<\/p>\n<p>That chemistry might not be so mysterious, however. It could just come down to the shoe\u2019s DNA as a women-first design.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Ryk%C3%A4+Euphoria+Running+Shoe\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRyka-Womens-Euphoria-White-Aqua%2Fdp%2FB0BRWH4M3F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx10330-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fryka-euphoria-review%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fryka-euphoria-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ryka-Womens-Euphoria-White-Aqua\/dp\/B0BRWH4M3F\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"A pair of white running shoes with a light green sole.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ryka-euphoria-product-picture_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\">Photo: Ryk\u00e4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRyka-Womens-Euphoria-White-Aqua%2Fdp%2FB0BRWH4M3F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx10330-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fryka-euphoria-review%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fryka-euphoria-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Ryk%C3%A4+Euphoria+Running+Shoe\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ryka-Womens-Euphoria-White-Aqua\/dp\/B0BRWH4M3F\"> <\/p>\n<p>Ryk\u00e4 Euphoria Running Shoe \u2014 $119.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>With a wide forefoot, slim heel, deep heel drop, and ample cushioning, these shoes designed just for women might fit and feel better than expected, even if you don\u2019t typically wear a neutral shoe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sizes: <\/strong>5-12<br \/><strong>Colors: <\/strong>5<br \/><strong>Cushioning: <\/strong>Neutral<br \/><strong>Heel-to-toe drop:<\/strong> 14 mm<br \/><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 8.6 oz<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>The wide forefoot and narrow heel collar make it ideal for the shape of women\u2019s feet <\/li>\n<li>Light and bouncy ride <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewers say these run big <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>What makes Ryk\u00e4 unique<\/h2>\n<p>Ryk\u00e4, founded in 1987, says it&#8217;s the first footwear brand that <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DvTvGS%2F1ZeSQ%26mid%3D41370%26u1%3DSTMSSY-1073229%26murl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ryka.com%252Ftechnology%253Ficid%253DAboutUs_OurFitDifference_Button_TechPage&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fryka-euphoria-review%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ryka.com\/technology?icid=AboutUs_OurFitDifference_Button_TechPage\">designs athletic shoes specifically for women based on female physiology<\/a>. That includes a differently shaped quad muscle, which Ryk\u00e4 says impacts how women bear their weight on their feet. The Euphoria shoe is cushioned to serve this stance, along with a wider forefoot for increased support. Women also typically have narrower heels than men do, which is reflected in the shoe design. And Ryka describes its shock absorption and foam as flexible and bouncy.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Ryk\u00e4 Euphoria feels like to run in<\/h2>\n<p>I typically need a high-support shoe, since I have flat feet and pronate. (If you&#8217;re not sure what type of shoe you need for your foot shape, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-running-shoes-foot-type\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-running-shoes-foot-type\/\">this handy guide<\/a>.) The Euphoria is a neutral shoe, meaning it works best for people who distribute their weight evenly on their feet (not rolling inward or outward), which is why I was initially skeptical that it would work for me. However, my foot feels so held by the design that I do not miss the all-encompassing feel of support shoes that I have.<\/p>\n<p>The wider forefoot gives my toes enough space to breathe, while the narrower collar on the heel keeps me secure. This could come down to the \u201cCradleFit\u2122 technology\u201d which Ryk\u00e4 says is intended to \u201cincrease foot contact and promote natural ball position.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1073243\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1073243\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1073243 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"A woman in black leggings and a green shirt taking a selfie in a mirror, showing off a pair of white running shoes.\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ryka-euphoria-review-selfie-300x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1073243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Rachel Kraus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>I also tend to go for shoes that have maximum cushioning, because I love that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/on-cloudmonster\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/on-cloudmonster\/\">running-on-clouds<\/a> feeling. The Euphoria looks relatively sleek compared to some of the fatter-bottomed shoes I have. But they actually sort of feel like driving a sports car instead of a luxury sedan\u2014it turns out I actually like all the road feel that I get in this shoe. But while the profile is slimmer, the ground doesn&#8217;t feel hard running in these shoes (like I\u2019ve felt in some other models that are heavy on the support and stabilizing features). The \u201cAbsorb\/Support\/Flex\u201d technology seems to be doing just what it promises to do.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/ryka-euphoria-review\/\" current-title=\"The Light, Springy Ryk\u00e4 Euphoria Is Everything I Didn\u2019t Know I Wanted in a Running Shoe\" current-image=\"ryka-euphoria-running-shoe-review-1.jpeg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-06\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/ryka-euphoria-review\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/ryka-euphoria-review\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/ryka-euphoria-review\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I have added an insole to the shoe, since I do need additional arch support. But there was plenty of space inside to accommodate it, which is not always the case in shoes where I end up feeling compressed under the laces. The tube-shaped laces themselves seem more giving than flat laces I\u2019ve encountered.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1073247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1073247\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1073247 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"The legs of a woman in black leggings showing off white running shoes from the side with heels slightly lifted.\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ryka-euphoria-review-closeup-1-400x400_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1073247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Rachel Kraus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Euphorias have come with me on the 20- to 60-minute runs I do a couple times a week, and they have stood up to the sprints that I usually end with. But I haven\u2019t taken them on longer jaunts, so I don\u2019t know how they\u2019d hold up to more intense distance running.<\/p>\n<h2>Ryk\u00e4 Euphoria review: The bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>While running shoes work differently for different people, in my experience, this shoe feels consistently light and springy. It\u2019s not big and bulky, but it is soft and comfortable. It doesn\u2019t have the support bars or packed arches of some high-tech shoes, yet the fit makes me feel like I don\u2019t need all those bells and whistles. The cheerful white and green colorway only complements this experience (they also come in green, pink, blue, and black). There\u2019s just something approachable and very, well, wearable about them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/running-brands-making-womens-shoes\/627733\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/running-brands-making-womens-shoes\/627733\/\">Many athletic shoe brands<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/adidas-ultraboost-22\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/adidas-ultraboost-22\/\">have<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/lululemon-blissfeel\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/lululemon-blissfeel\/\">rolled<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/under-armour-flow-synchronicity\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/under-armour-flow-synchronicity\/\">out<\/a> shoes designed specifically for women recently. But Ryk\u00e4 argues that its 35 years of doing only that make them the experts. Considering how pleasantly surprised I was by the Euphoria, and how often I reached for my Euphorias instead of (supposedly) more supportive, stable, cushier options, I\u2019m inclined to agree.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission.          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the dating world, people will often refer to prospective partners as a \u201cgood on paper\u201d match. 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