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Sarah Mirando|August 27, 2010
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Skechers Shape-Ups Class Action By Sarah Pierce Skechers claims in its advertisem*nts that wearing Shape-Ups can result in noticeable physiological improvements, including weight loss, firmer and stronger muscles, reduced cellulite, improved circulation, and improved posture. These claims, Skechers says, are based on results shown in four clinical studies. According to the class action lawsuit, however, these claims are false. “Shape-ups provide no health benefit to users beyond what any other ordinary sneaker provides. Worse, Shape-ups have actually injured some consumers,” the lawsuit says. “[Skechers’] false and misleading advertising campaign has allowed it to reap millions of dollars of profit at the expense of the consumers it has mislead.” The lawsuit alleges the four clinical studies Skechers uses as evidence of Shape-ups’ health benefits are “medically, statistically and scientifically unsound,” and that they are “nothing more than marketing tools.” Studies on Shape-ups and similarly designed rocker-bottom shoes performed by objective third parties have found these types of shoes do not have the benefits that Skechers claims. “Not only do Shape-ups not provide the benefits as claimed, they have significant drawbacks which Skechers has omitted from its advertising.” The class action lawsuit cites several doctors’ comments published in news reports that state rocker-bottom shoes such as Shape-ups can cause injuries, because they change the person’s walk or gait and are unstable for users who have flat feet or those who have pre-existing difficulties maintaining their balance. They also allegedly can cause injuries in areas that are responsible for maintaining balance, such as the hamstring or ankle. If certified, the class action lawsuit will seek damages and refunds for consumers who purchased Shape-ups. A copy of the Skechers Shape-ups Class Action Lawsuit can be readhere.
You’ve seen the commercials for Skechers “Shape-ups” shoes, where people such as former NFL quarterback Joe Montana claim wearing the rocker-bottom shoes gets them in shape “without setting foot in a gym.” But are these shoes really all they’re cracked up to be? Not according to a federal class action lawsuit, which claims that not only does Skechers falsely advertise the health benefits of its Shape-Ups shoes, but that the shoes can actually cause injury.
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Anonymous says:
December 29, 2011 at 6:25 am
I bought one pair of the SRR version and thought the shoes were so comfortable that I bought them despite the fact that the only color left was not that great looking to me, I figured it would be a pair of walking shoes. I soon bought another pair of the SSR version of the shape ups that were a color that I liked better. Both shoes were obtained for about 34.99 each. I liked them so much that I took dad to a different brand store to get a pair and that is where I found a color that I had to have, and at only 29.99, I couldn’t pass them up. I later came upon a pair of the SRT’s (shaped a little different) priced in the 20’s. From what I can tell, there are at least three basic types of Shape ups made by Skechers. When I started hearing of the issues people have been having, I stopped wearing the shoes on a semi regular basis, especially after one day of wearing the third pair for the first time.
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Anonymous says:
December 21, 2011 at 2:59 am
I waitress for a living and purchased the Shape Ups in July – I wear them everyday – Now I have injuries and went to the ER for Sciatica pain that was unbearable – i didnt relate injury to the shoes untill my second visit to a doctor – He gave me a deep muscle shot of steroids put me on meds and started to feel better – went back to work and was wearing my shape ups by the next day the pain returned and its even worse -Now the right leg is so painful all the way to my knee and I am heading back to the doctor again – They shd not be able to sell these sneakers without a warning – If i had known the damage they would do to me I wd never ever gotten them
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Anonymous says:
December 13, 2011 at 1:16 am
I wore these shoes to work because they were slip resistant as I worked at Taco Bueno. And also bought my mother a pair for work in the kitchen at the casino. I wore them all the time which cause alot of back and leg pain. I would like to get involved in this lawsuit please let me know how.
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Anonymous says:
December 12, 2011 at 11:05 pm
how do i get involved with this lawsuit i had this shoes and i had fallen and hurt my ankle and i couldn’t wear any shoes for two months that’s how swollen my foot got
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Anonymous says:
December 3, 2011 at 10:29 pm
I am not a sue happy person. I do believe in taking responsibility for your own actions. I loved my Sketchers.I am a waitress and resturant owner I was working two jobs at the time, I had worn my Sketchers for almost a year when I developed a very irritating pain in my ankle, I at first blew it off, now it’s excruciating. I stopped wearing the Sketchers immediately after the pain started and now the pain won’t stop…ever! Its a throbbing sharp constant pain inside beneath the bone that juts out on ankle (I’m NOT in the med proffession obviously) I went to my doctor he is now sending me to a specialist. I don’t have insurance so can’t afford the specialist or the surgery they said I’ll need. I just wanted to know why?? Now I know, Thank you. To the negative people and their comments, Just Go Away!!! Why are you on here anyway! There is no reason to be hateful and vicious to those you know nothing about!! By the way I’m 31 athletic, and healthy.
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Anonymous says:
December 2, 2011 at 10:11 pm
one other thing, If a person has had issues, or is being caused pain when wearing something, WHY DO THEY CONTINUE TO WEAR THEM UNTIL THERE IS DAMAGE DONE? Why is it that people want to blame others for something they CHOOSE TO DO? There have been some comments that have lead me to believe there are some people that had problems before they purchased the Sketchers and they are looking for some one to blame so they can recover some money or just receive money. I had a pair of shoes a number of years ago, and wore them for a week, and threw them away. Why? cause they hurt my feet, so I got me different pair of shoes…. DUH….
If you get a sharp pain in your eye when you drink a cup of tea, TAKE THE SPOON OUT OF THE CUP….. sheesh, if you shoes hurt your feet, GET A DIFFERENT PAIR OF SHOES…Reply
Anonymous says:
December 2, 2011 at 10:02 pm
sorry to hear that SOME people have had problems. I know my wife could not walk a half a block due to a workmans comp injury that ended up ending her career in healthcare. She purchased a pair of “ROCKERS” and with in a short while, her back was not bothering her. Since then, she has purchased a total of 4 pair of Sketchers Rockers, and is getting ready to purchase another pair (due to her wearing them out, she has purchased two of the standard black, and then two of the baby doll style). A year ago, I purchased a pair of STEEL TOE rockers and they have been THE MOST COMFORTABLE STEEL TOW SHOE I HAVE EVER HAD. (I have been wearing steel toes since 1975). I pray that they DO NOT DISCONTINUE THEM.
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Anonymous says:
December 2, 2011 at 4:34 pm
I rolled my ankle while wearing sketcher shape ups and after two months I am still suffering with foot pain and have to wear a brace on my foot and ankle. My fear is i will always have pain because of this injury.
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Anonymous says:
December 2, 2011 at 1:52 am
Mandy people that have all these issues should diet and lose weight… Being fat alone can cause these problems… The shoes are telling you that you’re nothing but a porker!!! Ever since i checked the mail box, I’ve had severe nose pain… I’M GOING TO SUE USPS!!!! Yeah, that’s how silly you all sound, greedy for money is all… Sick
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Anonymous says:
December 1, 2011 at 2:58 am
I never wish bad things on people but…. those of you that want to SCREAM and call people names just because you haven’t had any problems – I hope after wearing these shoes for a few years – that you have so many problems that you can’t move. I wish you lot’s of back, hip, and feet surgery.
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Anonymous says:
December 29, 2011 at 6:25 am
I bought one pair of the SRR version and thought the shoes were so comfortable that I bought them despite the fact that the only color left was not that great looking to me, I figured it would be a pair of walking shoes. I soon bought another pair of the SSR version of the shape ups that were a color that I liked better. Both shoes were obtained for about 34.99 each. I liked them so much that I took dad to a different brand store to get a pair and that is where I found a color that I had to have, and at only 29.99, I couldn’t pass them up. I later came upon a pair of the SRT’s (shaped a little different) priced in the 20’s. From what I can tell, there are at least three basic types of Shape ups made by Skechers. When I started hearing of the issues people have been having, I stopped wearing the shoes on a semi regular basis, especially after one day of wearing the third pair for the first time.
Reply
Anonymous says:
December 21, 2011 at 2:59 am
I waitress for a living and purchased the Shape Ups in July – I wear them everyday – Now I have injuries and went to the ER for Sciatica pain that was unbearable – i didnt relate injury to the shoes untill my second visit to a doctor – He gave me a deep muscle shot of steroids put me on meds and started to feel better – went back to work and was wearing my shape ups by the next day the pain returned and its even worse -Now the right leg is so painful all the way to my knee and I am heading back to the doctor again – They shd not be able to sell these sneakers without a warning – If i had known the damage they would do to me I wd never ever gotten them
Reply
Anonymous says:
December 13, 2011 at 1:16 am
I wore these shoes to work because they were slip resistant as I worked at Taco Bueno. And also bought my mother a pair for work in the kitchen at the casino. I wore them all the time which cause alot of back and leg pain. I would like to get involved in this lawsuit please let me know how.
Reply
Anonymous says:
December 12, 2011 at 11:05 pm
how do i get involved with this lawsuit i had this shoes and i had fallen and hurt my ankle and i couldn’t wear any shoes for two months that’s how swollen my foot got
Reply
Anonymous says:
December 3, 2011 at 10:29 pm
I am not a sue happy person. I do believe in taking responsibility for your own actions. I loved my Sketchers.I am a waitress and resturant owner I was working two jobs at the time, I had worn my Sketchers for almost a year when I developed a very irritating pain in my ankle, I at first blew it off, now it’s excruciating. I stopped wearing the Sketchers immediately after the pain started and now the pain won’t stop…ever! Its a throbbing sharp constant pain inside beneath the bone that juts out on ankle (I’m NOT in the med proffession obviously) I went to my doctor he is now sending me to a specialist. I don’t have insurance so can’t afford the specialist or the surgery they said I’ll need. I just wanted to know why?? Now I know, Thank you. To the negative people and their comments, Just Go Away!!! Why are you on here anyway! There is no reason to be hateful and vicious to those you know nothing about!! By the way I’m 31 athletic, and healthy.
Reply
Anonymous says:
December 2, 2011 at 10:11 pm
one other thing, If a person has had issues, or is being caused pain when wearing something, WHY DO THEY CONTINUE TO WEAR THEM UNTIL THERE IS DAMAGE DONE? Why is it that people want to blame others for something they CHOOSE TO DO? There have been some comments that have lead me to believe there are some people that had problems before they purchased the Sketchers and they are looking for some one to blame so they can recover some money or just receive money. I had a pair of shoes a number of years ago, and wore them for a week, and threw them away. Why? cause they hurt my feet, so I got me different pair of shoes…. DUH….
If you get a sharp pain in your eye when you drink a cup of tea, TAKE THE SPOON OUT OF THE CUP….. sheesh, if you shoes hurt your feet, GET A DIFFERENT PAIR OF SHOES…Reply
Anonymous says:
December 2, 2011 at 10:02 pm
sorry to hear that SOME people have had problems. I know my wife could not walk a half a block due to a workmans comp injury that ended up ending her career in healthcare. She purchased a pair of “ROCKERS” and with in a short while, her back was not bothering her. Since then, she has purchased a total of 4 pair of Sketchers Rockers, and is getting ready to purchase another pair (due to her wearing them out, she has purchased two of the standard black, and then two of the baby doll style). A year ago, I purchased a pair of STEEL TOE rockers and they have been THE MOST COMFORTABLE STEEL TOW SHOE I HAVE EVER HAD. (I have been wearing steel toes since 1975). I pray that they DO NOT DISCONTINUE THEM.
Reply
Anonymous says:
December 2, 2011 at 4:34 pm
I rolled my ankle while wearing sketcher shape ups and after two months I am still suffering with foot pain and have to wear a brace on my foot and ankle. My fear is i will always have pain because of this injury.
Reply
Anonymous says:
December 2, 2011 at 1:52 am
Mandy people that have all these issues should diet and lose weight… Being fat alone can cause these problems… The shoes are telling you that you’re nothing but a porker!!! Ever since i checked the mail box, I’ve had severe nose pain… I’M GOING TO SUE USPS!!!! Yeah, that’s how silly you all sound, greedy for money is all… Sick
Reply
Anonymous says:
December 1, 2011 at 2:58 am
I never wish bad things on people but…. those of you that want to SCREAM and call people names just because you haven’t had any problems – I hope after wearing these shoes for a few years – that you have so many problems that you can’t move. I wish you lot’s of back, hip, and feet surgery.
Reply
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