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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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This isnt the only problem with these shoes. Apparently people are suffering from stress fractures and other serious injuries from these types shoes. I myself never had these shoes but I was looking into this for my friend’s wife.
I don’t know why things have to be so difficult. I am hoping I filed my claim right. I guess time will show. I don’t have my receipt either. Just 3 pairs of useless shoes. I think my oldest daughter threw hers out, my youngest daughter had the good sense to not wear hers, and mine have a few miles on them. Good luck to everyone.
its very easy, an no you don’t need proof on the electronic form as long as you aren’t claiming more than $200 in purchase. I did mine online and it was fast and easy.
I apologize for the above comment…I was thinking Reebok not Skechers…Im sorry.
I filed a claim months ago…They had said the deadline was in january to file…? I’m not too sure, dont remember. I didnt have to have a receipt or anything. There was also a claim against the work-out clothes or something….Rucracked, you should be in on the injuries lawsuit…I dont know if its too late…You should look into it.. :)
Okay so I get a refund for the shoes, what about the cost for physical therapy due to injury caused by the wearing of the shoes?
My question was Do we have to mail/return the shoes back to skechers??
@Vicky!! hahahaaa!! Your AWESOME!!! ave to return the shoes to skechers. It’s really irritating that I bought these $80 pair of shoes that dont do what they are advertised to do and now they only wanna give me half of what I paid and they are still brand new cause I knew they didnt work but didnt want to slander the company. When in reality they made these faulty promises knowing this the whole time Didnt have reciept to return in the city I bought them in. And why would I drive back to return when its not my mistake. I wasted so much time finding them, and believing in them and now more time filing a claim. It should be a full refund and pay to ship the shoes back to them. It may not be rocket science but maybe some of us dont feel like we should be going through this and have busy lives and dont have the time to sit on our butts and research. Its time consuming and Bull PERIOD!! Im a nice person that always compromise, but being manipulated is were I draw the line!!!
I Bought my wife a pair.and she throw them away after a month.
I do have the receipt. I bought these shoes and ended throwing them away.