![the made for women difference](/-/media/project/tenant/ryka/ryka/content-pages/technology/ss24/mfw_m.png)
![the made for women difference](/-/media/project/tenant/ryka/ryka/content-pages/technology/ss24/mfw_d.png)
Our game-changing tech is based on the "Q ANGLE," the inside angle of the quadriceps muscle that is 3-4% GREATER IN WOMEN THAN MEN, which impacts a woman's stance and weight distribution on her feet.
![Q Angle illustration](/-/media/project/tenant/ryka/ryka/content-pages/technology/fw2024/ryka-q-tech-image-1---q-angle.png)
WHY IT MATTERS:
Women need the right stability and support to enhance performance and minimize the risk of injury.
![Two women walking down steps in Ryka shoes](/-/media/project/tenant/ryka/ryka/content-pages/technology/fw2024/ryka-q-tech-image-2.png)
BECAUSE OUR FEET ARE DIFFERENT THAN HIS, SO OUR SHOES SHOULD BE MADE DIFFERENTLY, TOO.
![Ryka shoe numbered to demonstrate Ryka Q Technology](/-/media/project/tenant/ryka/ryka/content-pages/technology/fw2024/ryka-q-tech-image-3.png)
![Two women walking down steps in Ryka shoes](/-/media/project/tenant/ryka/ryka/content-pages/technology/fw2024/ryka-q-tech-image-2.png)
1. WIDER FOREFOOT
Extra stability for every squat + lunge
2. NARROWER HEEL
A more secure fit for every run
3. SHOCK ABSORPTION
Meticulously tested for more bounce, flexibility + energy return
4. CONTOURED FLEXIBLE CUSHIONING
Fine-tuned for a woman's body weight
![Q Angle illustration](/-/media/project/tenant/ryka/ryka/content-pages/technology/fw2024/ryka-q-tech-image-1---q-angle.png)
WHY IT MATTERS:
Women need the right stability and support to enhance performance and minimize the risk of injury.
![Ryka shoe numbered to demonstrate Ryka Q Technology](/-/media/project/tenant/ryka/ryka/content-pages/technology/fw2024/ryka-q-tech-image-3.png)