Refunds for toe shoes owners after maker settles false advertising suit

[Javaman]

http://kdvr.com/2014/05/13/refunds-for-toe-shoes-owners-after-maker-settles-false-advertising-suit/

Vibram USA, which make the FiveFingers shoes in question, has agreed to a $3.75 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was filed against the company accusing the shoe manufacturers of misleading customers, according to Runner’s World.

The lawsuit was filed by Valerie Bezdek in early 2012 and claimed the company used deceptive marketing practices and false advertising when it came to five claims about the shoes. Specifically, that they…
1.strengthened muscles in the feet and lower legs,
2.improved range of motion in the ankles, feet and toes,
3.stimulated neutral function important to balance and agility,
4.eliminated heel lift to align the spine and improve posture and
5.allowed the foot and body to move naturally.


Among the contrary evidence presented was testimony from the American Podiatric Medicine Association, which suggested the FiveFingers shoes might actually be harmful to a runner’s health.

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[frylock]

1. i have a pair, but i just wear them around the house..

I've had them for about a year, and still can't decide whether I like them or not.