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Skechers Toning Shoe Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
By Matt O’Donnell
The Skechers settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit, entitled Grabowski v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc., that alleges Skechers violated state laws and consumer protection statutes by misrepresenting the benefits of wearing Skechers toning shoes, and that the shoes did not provide the benefits claimed.
“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. “The FTC’s message, for Skechers and other national advertisers, is to shape up your substantiation or tone down your claims.”
Skechers denies any wrongdoing, but has agreed to establish a $40 million class action lawsuit settlement fund to resolve the litigation. The announcement comes just two months after the FTC announced its investigation into the alleged false claims, and eight months after Reebok settled similar FTC charges for $25 million. The Skechers class action lawsuit settlement is reportedly the FTC’s largest ever involving consumer refunds, and is larger than the Reebok settlement, in part, because Skechers has more market share in toning sneakers.
Under the FTC’s toning shoe settlement, 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.
Skechers has also agreed to provide refunds to consumers who bought the following Eligible Shoes as new since August 1, 2008:
Skechers Shape-ups rocker bottom shoes
Skechers Resistance Runner rocker bottom shoes
Skechers Shape-ups Toners/Trainers
Skechers Tone-ups with podded outsoles
Skechers Tone-ups non-podded sandals
Skechers boots
Skechers clogs
Skechers trainers (Tone-ups, non-podded sole)
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. However, it’s estimated that Class Members will receive between:
$40 – $80 for Shape-ups;
$27 – $50 for podded sole shoes;
$20 – $40 for Tone-ups (non-podded sole); and
$42 – $80 for Resistance Runners
To apply for a refund from the Skechers FTC Settlement go to http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/cases/skechers/index.shtm. Further details on your rights in the Skechers Class Action Lawsuit Settlement as well as the ability to submit a claim separately in the class action settlement can be found at www.SkechersSettlement.com.
Updated July 15th, 2013
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98 thoughts onSkechers Toning Shoe Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
the settlement is not for full value and based on that as long as you aren’t claiming you bought more than 4 pairs you don’t need a receipt.
Alta, I have the same question. I don’t have my receipt from the store I bought them from. As for YRS’s comment, Alta may not have bought hers from the Sketchers website either. I’m sure you know the saying about “assuming” so your condescending remark was uncalled for especially since you only gave a solution if purchased on their website, you were assuming that’s where she got them, or maybe it’s the only solution you know. You may shop from their website, but some of us work harder & smarter to find the best deal. It’s not rocket science to know that a brand’s website is going to be the most expensive place to purchase something. Maybe you can try to think of a smarter, kinder way to make a comment meant to be helpful, not to put people down. It’s a shame no one worked harder at giving you manners. If someone can answer Alta & my question it would be appreciated. Thanks
If you bought from the Sketchers website, print the invoice (or save it to a file) and upload it with your claim form to the lawsuit site, work smarter not harder people. This isnt rocket science.
I no longer have my receipts for the 2 pairs of Shape Ups that were purchased in 2011. How can I file a claim without the receipts?
It took me a while to find it but there is a link to the ONLINE form on the left side of the http://www.skecherssettlement.com/page.
https://skechers.action-settlement.com/
i purchase 2 pairs of Skechers Shape-ups can i get refund for both pairs? and how do I get my refund?
There is NO file claim form to download on the skecherssettlement.com page. If you try to do it electronically, they want a file copy of your proof of purchase and I don’t have it on a file. You have to call to get a form. They do not make it easy to get a claim form.
Go to http://www.ftc.gov and find the info on Skechers.
where the forms to file for refund
where are the forms to fill out for a refund for my shape ups
I filed a claim for sketxhers class action lawsuit in . I moved from 1046 w. 99th sr. L.A CA 90044 to 11244 s. Van Buren Av. Losangeles, Ca 90044 in july 2013′ any corresponding msil from lawsuit was not forwarded to priper address. My phone number is (323) 906-4065′ Thank you for your
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how do i find out to claim refund for my tone ups