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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
I fell down a flight of stairs and broke my ankle tore my shoulder and obtained a severe pulled mucles in my back and neck, and had emergency surgery, and have pending surgeries,i have to have around the clock care, those shoes are dangerous,i even have it documented in my request for personal leave of absent that I submitted after I fell breaking my leg, I stated the shoes cause me to loose my balance and this was may of 2011, before I ever heard of a sketcher injury law suit. and they only wont to give me the minimum this is so not fair
I filed a claim, where is my refund??
OMG, Susan, I am so sorry to hear your story. I twisted my ankle wearing my Sketcher Shape-Ups while taking a walk back in August and my ankle still has not healed. I do not have insurance so I have not gone to the doctor, I was hoping it would heal itself. I can’t even wear a pair of heals anymore. Does anyone know if there is another lawsuit pending regarding injuries sustained while wearing these sneakers?
Davis & Crump Attorneys Gulfport, Ms
and Wright & Schulte Vandalia, Ohio are handling an injury lawsuit for me. Just found them by accident and believe me I searched. broken ankle physical therapy hospital stays
I bought a pair in 2010, walking like a normal person, I tip-over and sprang my ankle (what I thought was a sprang) well it ended up being major surgery. I had fraied my tendons, had 2 major ligament tears, was in a cast for 6 mos. Had to use a walker, crutches and a wheelechair. I have not worn the shoes since. My ankle will never be the same. I dont have mobility in the ankle. I can no longer do yoga due to no movement in the ankle.
UPDATE GO TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSIONS WEB SITE AND IT SAYS IT MAY BE AFTER MARCH 2013 BEFORE ANYONE GETS ANYTHING, GO THERE FOR MORE INFO.
I had 2 pairs but didnt wear them much as I didnt see any difference in them.I paid $100.00 a pair.I am also wondering about the refund since the case is settled already. I printed a copy of my claim form when I filed it on the federal trade commissions web site and also saved it on my computer in case of a problem.
I filed a claim a few months ago and still waiting for a settlement for the 3 paid I bought. I submitted receipts.
when will they send out the checks, i had bought 3 pairs last year …
filled out the form a few month ago … never heard back ?
or where can you get info on this ?
Hi,when will I get my check??????; I apply 5 months ago.
i still have my shape ups they hurt my back when i had them on and i want my money back and more now i have a bad back over them shoes so i want more then just the money back that i paid for the shoes just the price i paid for the shoes is not going to cut it im in pain all the time now thanks SKECHERS