In 1987 RYKA was founded with one simple mission: to become the active woman's atheletic footwear of choice by understanding her fitness needs, and by providing exceptional products. Today, RYKA remains the only performance athletic footwear brand in the world comitted exclusively to women. All RYKA shoes are made on a woman's last, and are designed taking into account a woman's unique fit needs-narrower in the heel and wider in the forefoot.
Since its inception, RYKA has also remained dedicated to helping women enhance their lives through fitness. RYKA continues to support women by sponsoring events and programs that encourage all women regardless of fitness level to participate.