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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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Here is a direct link to the class action suit application web page. New users will be ask for your e-mail address to log on. https://skechers.action-settlement.com/index.cfm?action=access.login If this doesn’t show up as a link that you can simply click on, then copy and paste it into your web browser’s address bar.
I submitted online the required factsand i was wondering when i am going to get my money back. Nothing online that says they are paying up. Is this all boguss just like the sneakers?
i have had skechers and payless brand i am now having hip and leg problems…. i will buy different shoes and see… i have filed for the refund on two pair i bought…. we’ll see
Where do you want me to send this still brand new shoes? Can’t you make this easier for us to refund our money?
How can we make this easier for us to get my refund. And where do you want me to return this still brand new shoes?
I bought 2 pr. of the tone up tennis shoes and two pair of the tone up sandals. I just want my money back. The shoes are comfortable but unsteady and I was always afraid to wear them because it was hard to walk and hold my balance.
I purchased 2 pairs of Skechers at the store in St Augustine
have worn just one pair. They always made me feel like I was going to fall over. I was glad to see the class action suite
I applied for the refund but I was wondering when will they settle the suit and when will we get our money.
I have worn Skechers for a couple of years, every day for 8 1/2 hrs., 10 months out of the year. I am on my feet for that length each day. I have found that my calves are muscular and my posture much improved when wearing them.They helped with knee aches too. I do find that my feet and ankles ache when I take them off sometimes, not always. I bought the tone-ups when they first came out and they are too big but are still very comfortable, haven’t noticed any health advantages with them only that my feet don’t hurt when I wear them for long periods like flip flops do.
Well, I hope Sketchers doesn’t stop making the Rockers, because I think they are great shoes. I bought mine discount from Ross’ for Less, so I never saw the advertising. They took a little while to get used to; it’s like walking on fat ridges. But once I did they felt quite comfortable, and they wear better than most every shoe I’ve ever had. But I still get the sense you could turn an ankle fairly easily in them, but I don’t run, so I’m not worried about that.
I purchased 2 pr. of Sketchers which I still have but could not wearbecause my orthopeodic surgeon told me that was why my legs were giving me so much trouble. I expect a refund for both pair of shoes and a 75.00 Dr. bill. Susan Sasser ,815 Woodlawn park rd. ,McDonough, Ga. 30253. The shoes were 87.95 each pair. at a Sketchers Shoe Store.