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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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TO Mary Adams go to this site or http://www.skechersclass action and there will be a number and call them and they will update your information
claims are closed as of 4/18/13. And from the website “Claims will not be paid until the settlement is given final approval by the Court. Final approval won’t happen until end of March, 2013 at the earliest. Then it will take a number of months to review claims and get checks into the mail. Payment may be further delayed by appeals. It will likely be late summer before checks are issued. Please check back for updates.” http://www.skecherssettlement.com/
I have bought 2 pair of sketchers shape ups and have been so disappointed in the results. I can’t keep my balance when walking up stairs and have fell several times. The results in my opinion are null. where can I claim a refund?
I to filed a claim as did my daughter but our address has changed and I cannot find where to let this class action know to give the correct address.
WHERE CAN I PUT MY CLIAM IN FOR THE SHAPE UPS?
Mary Jo, The time to file has not closed yet, plus the time period to file an appeal after judgment has been rendered has to pass as well ( usually 60 days) before any disbursement of claim funds can be made. Plus I am sure there will be a verification phase as well. So yep, as Ashley stated, no payments for months still.
On Skechers website: Notice: January 15, 2013
Claims will not be paid until the settlement is given final approval by the Court. Final approval won’t happen until end of March, 2013 at the earliest. Then it will take a number of months to review claims and get checks into the mail. Payment may be further delayed by appeals. It will likely be late summer before checks are issued. Please check back for updates.
https://skechers.action-settlement.com/index.cfm?action=access.login
I too purchased 2pair of sketchers tone ups at JCPenny’s. I submited my claim as requested. No refund so far. Is this another purpatrated fraud? Where’s the money?
Recently my ankle has been giving out on me and a pain in my hip never thought it would be my shape up’s after walking in them only for 30 min a day. I did not hear abou a refund until last week where do you go to fill out the form