Injuries From Skechers Shape-Ups or Similar Exercise Shoes
Countless pairs of toning shoes have been purchased under the lure of losing weight, firming legs and buttocks, or simply being stylish. Increasingly, these quirky but trendy shoes are proving to be not so healthy after all.
Have you developed stress fractures in your hips or legs from wearing Shape-Ups, EasyTones or other toning shoes? Did you suffer an ankle fracture or other injury in a fall caused by these round-bottomed sneakers? The experienced attorneys of Galligan & Reid, P.C., can explore your possible personal injury claims.
Contact us today for a free consultation. Our Des Moines law firm represents people throughout Iowa in product liability cases, and we serve as local counsel to participants in nationwide class action lawsuits.
Iowa Toning Shoe Injury Lawyers
They must have tested these, right? They must have consulted experts on the possible harmful impact, right? In just a few short years, toning shoes became a billion-dollar segment of the footwear industry. When there is profit to be made, especially in a competitive field like athletic shoes, safety concerns are low on the list.
The theory behind toning shoes is that the wearer expends more energy (calories) walking on the curved convex sole. Manufacturers claim that the person's calves and backside also become more toned because of the extra work those muscles perform.
- By the shoe companies' own admission, toning shoes change the manner in which a person walks. After extended use, some users have developed stress fractures in their femur (thighbone) or hips, shin splints, knee problems, arch problems and other painful or debilitating injuries.
- The rocker bottom is designed for heel-to-toe walking. The shoes are not meant for running, playing sports or as all-purpose sneakers, and they can present balance and stability problems similar to walking on high heels. Many users have suffered ankle fractures, Achilles tendon or knee strains, and other injuries from twisting an ankle or falling in toning shoes.
Shape-Ups, manufactured by Skechers, were the first toning shoe and retain the largest market share. ToneUps, manufactured by Adidas AG under the Reebok brand, are also popular. Avia, Crocs and many knockoff brands have also introduced their own lines of toning shoes.
Des Moines Skechers Shape-Ups Injury Lawyers
Most stress fracture injuries are associated with long-term use. If you have developed problems in your bones or joints, or suffered foot or leg injuries from wearing toning shoes, let the experienced attorneys of Galligan & Reid determine if you have a case.
We can explore similar claims involving your make and model of shoe and pursue your legal remedies in an individual claim or as part of a mass tort action. Call or e-mail us today for a free consultation. We take cases statewide in Iowa.
