Any shoes out there similar to Ryka's N-Gage-Instructors

shoegoddess · 07-21-11, 09:32 AM

I need new workout shoes. I loved the Ryka N-Gage-Instructors from a few years back and have been looking for high/semi high top shoes since Ryka discontinued the N-Gage. I even emailed Ryka to ask about them and they said they have no plans to bring them back

Does anyone have recommendations for good cross trainers that have some ankle support? I've only worn Ryka's and I'm not familiar with any other brands.
Thanks

Mandy · 07-21-11, 12:48 PM

my favorite shoe seller on ebay still sells ryka n gage. Walkingsue7. Not sure if she has your size though but you can check. Great prices and service .

http://stores.ebay.com/Ryka-Shoes-By-Walkingsue7

shoegoddess · 07-22-11, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

my favorite shoe seller on ebay still sells ryka n gage. Walkingsue7. Not sure if she has your size though but you can check. Great prices and service .

http://stores.ebay.com/Ryka-Shoes-By-Walkingsue7

Thanks Mandy . Walking Sue is fav ebay seller too!!

danrn · 11-02-12, 10:46 AM

Those Ryka N Gage Instructors are my favorites, too. And alas Walkingsue7 appears to have run out of them. If you discover another supplier, please share! Many thanks, Mandy and Shoegoddess.

mbramer · 11-02-12, 11:40 AM

I've been using the Ryka Mid Studio D shoes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Ryka-Mid...item564402270d

I think they have pretty good support, though the sole is not as thick as the N-Gage Instructor shoes were. I use orthotic insoles, though, so it's not a problem for me.

I also think the new Downbeat looks like it would provide good ankle support because it's higher: http://www.ryka.com/en-US/Product/24...+Downbeat.aspx

Or what about the Studio Flex Mid? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-Ryka-Stu...item5644181a91 I haven't tried these either, but they look really similar to the N-Gage Instructor, from what I can remember.

Good luck!

Mandy · 11-02-12, 01:41 PM

[QUOTE=mbramer;2125365]I've been using the Ryka Mid Studio D shoes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Ryka-Mid...item564402270d
QUOTE]

Just wanted to say that I remember Amy Bento-Ross posting that she wore the Ryka mentioned above.

I wear the Ryka Studio D that's a little lower on the ankle. Its light enough for side and roundhouse kicks. I'm not completely happy with the base as you can see the bottom of the shoe is pretty narrow. Although I have narrow feet, I like to have a bigger base. Still looking for the perfect shoe for my big feet..

I wear a 12

http://vip.zappos.com/ryka-studio-d-black-gun-metal

I wear Saucony for weight training and HiiT and Tabata...Tracie Long gave me the idea to get these...they are great and breatheable(I have a bit of Neuropathy starting thanks to my Dad's gene's) so they are perfect. My feet hardly sweat when I wear them and they are very cushy.

One thing that I love about this shoe is that it works well and is comfortable for my poor toe when doing stationary dips or when my toe is bent resting on a step for bulgarian lunges(Cathe and Amy do these)., most shoes kill my toe that has to be bending in that position(anyone else relate or understand..?lol). My poor toe!! These Saucony shoe bend really well and keep my toe from being uncomfortable or squished. Believe me, I usually have to come out of the dip or lunge early because my toe is hurting and not because my quad,glute and hamstring have given out. I hope someone can relate...

http://vip.zappos.com/saucony-grid-f...ite-black-pink

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07-21-11, 09:32 AM
shoegoddess Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So. California	Any shoes out there similar to Ryka's N-Gage-Instructors I need new workout shoes. I loved the Ryka N-Gage-Instructors from a few years back and have been looking for high/semi high top shoes since Ryka discontinued the N-Gage. I even emailed Ryka to ask about them and they said they have no plans to bring them back Does anyone have recommendations for good cross trainers that have some ankle support? I've only worn Ryka's and I'm not familiar with any other brands. Thanks __________________ CINDY I'm not a typical grandma! Body by Cathe, Chalene and Dr. Niccole -Me A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water -Eleanor Roosevelt Well-behaved women seldom make history -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Women are Angels And when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly....on a broomstick...we are flexible like that -White Witch Gotta love Maxine: http://forum.videofitness.com/pictur...&pictureid=230

07-21-11, 12:48 PM
Mandy Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stanwood-Camano Island, WA	my favorite shoe seller on ebay still sells ryka n gage. Walkingsue7. Not sure if she has your size though but you can check. Great prices and service . http://stores.ebay.com/Ryka-Shoes-By-Walkingsue7 __________________ "I felt that in ways that I've never felt." Cathe STS Meso 2 Hypertrophy Back & Biceps

11-02-12, 10:46 AM
danrn Join Date: Nov 2012	Those Ryka N Gage Instructors are my favorites, too. And alas Walkingsue7 appears to have run out of them. If you discover another supplier, please share! Many thanks, Mandy and Shoegoddess.

11-02-12, 11:40 AM
mbramer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Midwest	I've been using the Ryka Mid Studio D shoes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Ryka-Mid...item564402270d I think they have pretty good support, though the sole is not as thick as the N-Gage Instructor shoes were. I use orthotic insoles, though, so it's not a problem for me. I also think the new Downbeat looks like it would provide good ankle support because it's higher: http://www.ryka.com/en-US/Product/24...+Downbeat.aspx Or what about the Studio Flex Mid? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-Ryka-Stu...item5644181a91 I haven't tried these either, but they look really similar to the N-Gage Instructor, from what I can remember. Good luck! __________________ Disclosure: I have received free product from a fitness instructor.

11-02-12, 01:41 PM
Mandy Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stanwood-Camano Island, WA	[QUOTE=mbramer;2125365]I've been using the Ryka Mid Studio D shoes: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Ryka-Mid...item564402270d QUOTE] Just wanted to say that I remember Amy Bento-Ross posting that she wore the Ryka mentioned above. I wear the Ryka Studio D that's a little lower on the ankle. Its light enough for side and roundhouse kicks. I'm not completely happy with the base as you can see the bottom of the shoe is pretty narrow. Although I have narrow feet, I like to have a bigger base. Still looking for the perfect shoe for my big feet.. I wear a 12 http://vip.zappos.com/ryka-studio-d-black-gun-metal I wear Saucony for weight training and HiiT and Tabata...Tracie Long gave me the idea to get these...they are great and breatheable(I have a bit of Neuropathy starting thanks to my Dad's gene's) so they are perfect. My feet hardly sweat when I wear them and they are very cushy. One thing that I love about this shoe is that it works well and is comfortable for my poor toe when doing stationary dips or when my toe is bent resting on a step for bulgarian lunges(Cathe and Amy do these)., most shoes kill my toe that has to be bending in that position(anyone else relate or understand..?lol). My poor toe!! These Saucony shoe bend really well and keep my toe from being uncomfortable or squished. Believe me, I usually have to come out of the dip or lunge early because my toe is hurting and not because my quad,glute and hamstring have given out. I hope someone can relate... http://vip.zappos.com/saucony-grid-f...ite-black-pink __________________ "I felt that in ways that I've never felt." Cathe STS Meso 2 Hypertrophy Back & Biceps