A federal judge this week tentatively approved a $40 million class action lawsuit settlement between Skechers USA, Inc. and consumers who bought Skechers toning shoes based on ads that made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles. The class action settlement was reached just three months after Skechers reached a deal with the Federal Trade Commission over the deceptive toning shoes ads.
The Skechers toning shoe settlement will provide consumers refunds for their purchases: up to $80 per pair of Shape-Ups; $84 per pair of Resistance Runner shoes; up to $54 per pair of Podded Sole Shoes; and $40 per pair for Tone-Ups. Consumers who purchased these shoes since August 1, 2008 can file a claim to participate in the class action settlement.
The Skechers class action lawsuit settlement covers more than 70 lawsuits filed across the country that were consolidated in federal court in Louisville, Kentucky as Grabowski v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
“Skechers’ unfounded claims went beyond stronger and more toned muscles. The company even made claims about weight loss and cardiovascular health,” said David Vladeck, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
In addition to paying out refunds to consumers, Skechers is barred from making claims about strengthening, weight loss, and other health and fitness-related claims for its toning shoes unless they are true and backed by scientific evidence. The Skechers class action settlement also bars the company from misrepresenting any tests, studies or research results regarding toning shoes.
The total refund you can receive from the Skechers shape-ups class action lawsuit settlement will depend on how many Eligible Shoes you purchased since August 1, 2008, as well as the total number of valid claim forms submitted by other Class Members.
To file a claim form for the Skechers Shape-Ups, Resistance Runner, Shape-Ups Toners/Trainers, and Tone-Ups Class Action Settlement, go to www.SkechersSettlement.com.
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28 thoughts onSkechers $40M Toning Shoe Class Action Settlement Preliminarily Approved
love, love, love my skeechers. Saw on the website that of course they are clearancing them so bought 3 more pair at half price. I have owned 3 prior to them. And no, I don’t think they aid in weight lose or toning-I just feel they are more comfortable than other shoes.
just wondering what was the status of my check i purchase a total of 3 pairs of sketchers just curious please respond thanks
So summer the earliest? What’s the latest to receive check?
Just as there is no “evidence” that the shoes are any better for “toning” than any other shoes, there is no evidence that they do any more harm than any other shoes. Anecdotes are not evidence. Use your brains people. However if it stops other products being sold with false claims (ie the entire supplements and cosmetics industries) then that’s a good thing
make sure you click on the blue print!
If you look above in blue http://www.SkechersSettlement .com will tell you that most likely won’t recieve you checks until this summer!!!!!!!
I have just been diagnosed with a stress fracture in my left heel. The only shoes I wear are the sketchers. I won’t be wearing them anymore.
Has anyone received a check for the shoes yet?
has this class action lawsuit been finalized yet?
I thought I submitted a Skechers claim form on email.
have not heard anything yet?
I COULD HARDLY TO GET MY SKETCHERS. THE FIRST TIME WALKING IN THEM FELT WEIRD BUT THE MORE I WORE THEM THE MORE AFRAID II GOT THAT I WAS GOING TO HURT MYSELF AND QUIT WEARING THEM.