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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
First of all these shoes were god-awful ugly, and reading the reports from all of you of pain and back problems, etc, I’m glad I never bought into the hype.
I have worn sketchers shape ups for several years. Was
sent to Balance Clinic, was told the shoes was my problem,
now am unable to work due to such back pain and problems. Need help.
HENRY Vasquez i have so menny SKECHERSMFOR 6 YEARS I HAVE SHAPE UPS. I NEED A HELP MY BACK AND NECK IS SO BAD AND NEES TO SOMEONE HELP ME I DID A ATTORNEY .MY LIFE IS FULL OF PAIN DAY AND NITE IF YOU CAN HELP ME CALL ME 2103209154 ASK FOR HENRY VASQUEZ THANK YOU.AND MY GOOD BLESS USE…….ITS BAD .
I HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED THIS MORNING OF THE SHAPE UPS RECALL. I AM TRYIN TO GET INFO ABOUT WHERE DO I FILE A CLAIM ABOUT THIS MATTER. I HAVE SA [AIR OF THESE. ALSO I HAVE WORE SKECHERS FOR 18 YEARS. I HAVE JUST ABOUT EVEY COLOR IN THE SKECHERS SPORT TENNIS SHOE. ITS FUNNY CAUSE NOW I HAVE BACK PROBLEMS. IS THIS FROM SKECHERS? HMMM…GOTTA WONDER!!!
I wore the shoes for a week n my arch stared to hurt soo bad well I finally flogged in the doctor then months later they gave up and sente to the foot doctor and I have to have foot surgery now the shoes Moved a bone that has to be removed now what do I do now? All because the shoes !
I have filed a claim and received an email stating a check had been mailed out for the shape ups. I have not received any check and I have moved. how can a change my address or find out if someone stole the check!
I have been wearing the sketcher sandals in work for 2 and a half years….I started having right leg pain but just attribute it to working 8 hours on my feet but since than I have been to a doctor for my leg pain and my left hip went out having to get 5 to 6 treatments within a 2 week period I stayed out of work for a few days as I couldnt work. I have since bought other shoes and have bought three pairs of the shape ups. So went to look for more and was told the sketcher sandal shapeups where taken off the shelves Did some research and wondering if these issues have to do with the shapeups
I had a storke, and I bought these shoes which I wore 3 times. And never wore them ever again. had to learn how to walk again, and these shoes did not help me. My cell number is (775)342-5583. Thank you.
I’ve been a sketcher user for a couple years myself but I have flat feet and the shoe caused me to lose my balance. I fell and broke my ankle and am now in a cast due to this shoe so i know first hand these claims are not false. Sketchers needs to be held accountable for injuries such as mine so more people can’t get hurt.
I’ve been a sketcher customer for a long time and I’m still comfortable using the other shoes I have bought in the past and I’m still going to be a sketcher customer. The shape ups was a bad thing but we didn’t die! Things can be fixed because being a believer in Christ I learned what forgiveness is, just pray on it and you’ll see.
In Jesus name,
AMEN!