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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 purchased a few pairs of the shape-ups and toners. After wearing them off/on 6 months I had pain in my left leg for a few weeks. Then I felt something snap. The pain went away, but left me with a torn ligament! I haven’t received anything and looking to find a lawyer. Is there a law office I can call that is handling these medical claims?
When is the settlement going to go into effect. Also I have changed my address since I filed what do I need to do?
i filed a claim but changed addresses since filing the claim. how do i update my adddress??
I was told 6 months ago that there would be no payouts untill Feb 2013 after severe cases were handled
I had 3 pair
when i heard about the shape-up sketchers I brought a pair at Wal-Mart after wearing the shoes for 2 weeks i started having pain in my legs. Up to the present moment I still having legs pain. I visit the opthorpedic doctor and he advised me to have knee replacement.
I want to mail in my claim form and I cannot get an address to mail it to. I tryed all links and read the pamplet and called the 866 phone #….nothing… NO U.S. mailing adress could I find
I too bought shape ups when they first came out. However, after wearing them everyday I started getting pain in my feet and back, I was told I was walking different and now I have to have a cane and a walker to assist me in walking.
My husband bought me a pair of Shape Ups and I wore them daily. Before getting them I had no feet or leg problems then after wearing them for a year my heels started having severe pain. Went to orthopedic doctor and was told I have Plantar Faciitis. Was given a shot and still had pain with continued use of shoes. Then I stopped wearing the Shape Ups and went back to regular tennis shoes with normal support and the heel pain stopped being so severe. I am so disappointed these shoes may have caused this issue. I love walking and I had to stop because of the pain. I am starting back again now that the pain is decreasing with normal athletic shoes.
uh yeah I submitted my claim and have yet to see anything
Show me the money – I filed when suite was first made known & have received nothing – 2 pair.