Rykä

Rykä is a women's-only athletic footwear brand designed specifically for the female foot anatomy. Founded in 1987, Rykä pioneered the concept of women-specific athletic shoes, recognizing that women's feet have different needs than men's. The brand offers a comprehensive range of athletic footwear including running shoes, training shoes, walking shoes, and sneakers, all engineered with women's biomechanics in mind. Rykä targets active women, fitness enthusiasts, walkers, and women seeking comfortable, supportive athletic footwear designed specifically for them. Products are sold through DTC e-commerce at ryka.com, sporting goods retailers, specialty athletic stores, department stores, and fitness-focused retailers. The brand is owned by Caleres, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, MO. Rykä has maintained a loyal following for over three decades as the only major athletic brand exclusively dedicated to women's athletic footwear, with strong presence across North America in the fitness and activewear market.