Skechers Toning Shoes

Skechers. Toning Shoes Products: FTC Lawsuit: According to a lawsuit filed by the FTC, sales from toning shoes increased from $17 million in 2008 to almost $1 billion in 2010. $$$ Shape-ups Resistance Runners In this lawsuit the FTC alleges that Skechers advertising claimed the shoes could help customers "get in shape without setting foot in a gym" and "help you lose weight and improve you circulation, creating a healthier you!" were Violations of a Law prohibiting "unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce." FTC tells Skechers to "shape up your substantiation or tone down your claims." Toners Toning shoes have a curved sole that create instability for users causing them to use muscles they would not normally use. Skechers has advertised that its toning shoes cause users to lose weight, build muscles, and increase circulation. However, the FTC filed a lawsuit alleging these claims were deceptive. Skechers has set aside $40 million for customers seeking a refund for their purchase. Tone-ups Injuries Caused by Skechers: Fall-related injuries: The purpose of toning shoes is to create instability in order to require users to use different muscles. However, this instability can cause users to fall and suffer a variety of injuries including bruises, sprains, or broken bones. Specifically, Skechers stated that it was relying on independent case studies when in fact two of these studies were conducted by a chiropractor married to a Skechers marketing executive. The first study was flawed because it did not include a control group. The second study included "altered and incomplete" data. Another study on Skechers Resistance Runner shoes was only conducted for one day on one subject. Muscle and tendon strain Achilles tendon tear: Toning shoes pose a particular risk of rupturing or tearing the Achilles tendon. Bone fracture Call the law offices of Stress fracture d'Oliveira & Associates at Trimalleolar fracture 1-800-992-6878