Skechers is still selling Shape-ups and Tone-ups on its site, but there’s no mention of buttock-toning abilities. Skechers isn’t the only shoe company to pay the price of false booty-shaping claims.
When did Skechers make shape ups?
April 2009
Shape-up fitness shoes, which Skechers introduced in April 2009, cost consumers about $100 a pair. Resistance Runner, Toners, and Tone-ups became available in mid-2010, and retailed for $60 to $100 a pair.
Do toning shoes strengthen muscles in the legs thighs and buttocks?
Manufacturers claim the unstable design of the shoes forces wearers to use their leg muscles more, burning more calories and toning muscles. However, researchers haven’t found evidence that wearing toning shoes leads to improved muscle tone or greater energy use.
What is a rocker shoe?
“Rocker” style shoes are characterized by a thicker sole compared to a regular shoe and a rounded heel ensuring that the wearer doesn’t have a flat surface along the length of the foot. This design limits the motion of the ankle and midfoot because the foot rolls faster off the heel.
How can I get a refund for my “toning” shoes?
Consumers who bought these “toning” shoes will be eligible for refunds either directly from the FTC or through a court-approved class action lawsuit, and can submit a claim here .
Does Reebok make claims about toning shoes?
Under the settlement, Reebok is barred from: making claims that toning shoes and other toning apparel are effective in strengthening muscles, or that using the footwear will result in a specific percentage or amount of muscle toning or strengthening, unless the claims are true and backed by scientific evidence;
Do tonetoning shoes help or hurt you?
Toning shoes are meant to help you get in shape as you walk or work. But at least one person says rather than helping them, the shoes hurt them. Holly Ward, 38, says her routine involves physical therapy and she now has pins in her hips because of injuries she says were caused by wearing Skecher’s Shape-ups.
Who are the women in the toning shoe lawsuit?
The women, Kimberly Carey, Victoria Molinarolo and Shannon Dilbeck will get up to $5,000 each, according to court documents. Others who join the class action will receive a $100 refund for each pair of toning shoes they purchased.
