Many consumers are enticed by the marketing promises and celebrity endorsements of Skechers Shape-ups and other similar toning shoes with a rounded sole or "rocker bottom". After all, who doesn't want to burn more calories, have better posture and naturally feel more energetic? According to an article last week in Consumer Reports, Americans spent more than $1 billion on toning shoes in 2010, up from about $360 million the previous year.
As the shoes are flying off of store shelves, a growing number of consumers have reported serious injuries as a result of wearing toning shoes, including broken bones, ligament and tendon injuries, and other injuries from falling. In addition to safety concerns, organizations such as the American Council on Exercise question the claims the manufacturers of the shoes make as to the health benefits. Consumer Reports recently advised readers, "If you have any balance problems, a history of ankle instability or sprain, or suffer from neuropathy, back pain or arthritis, pass toning shoes up. Even if you don't, we think you should wear them with caution."
If you have suffered a broken bone or other serious injury requiring hospitalization or surgery as a result of wearing toning shoes, the California toning shoe injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger would like to speak with you. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries from the manufacturer of the shoe, including your medical care expenses, time away from work, and pain and suffering.
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