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  1. NYPD Officer's Act of Kindness Goes Viral on Facebook and Reddit

    Thu, 29 Nov 2012

    was still cold." DePrimo found out that the man, whose name he does not know, wore a size 12 shoe. He went into a Skechers shoes store and bought the all-weather boots for $75. DePrimo said the man was thrilled with the boots and went on

  2. Grocery giant Kroger is adding clothing in Ohio store

    Thu, 20 Sep 2012

    apparel section includes nationally branded shoes, jewelry, outerwear and undergarments from Levi, Carhartt, Carter, Skechers , Hanes and Maidenform, among others.Kroger will officially unveil the newly remodeled Mansfield store Friday.Karen

  3. Toning sneakers don't give users Kardashian's bottom

    Wed, 16 May 2012

    Consumers who bought Skechers toning shoes and millions of these Skechers customers, "the protection bureau. Skechers agreed to pay the settlement, Skechers will be barred from fitness benefits of Shape - ups and related footwear

  4. Skechers will pay $40 million to settle false-ad claims

    Wed, 16 May 2012

    Commission said Wednesday that Skechers agreed to pay $40 million to to provide refunds to buyers of Shape - ups and other Skechers toning sneakers, is believed FTC charges for $25 million. Skechers had acknowledged in an FTC filing

  5. Skechers to Pay $40 Million Over Toning Shoe Claims

    Wed, 16 May 2012

    Skechers advertised that its toning unfounded claims" about its Shape - ups , Resistance Runner, Toners entitled to refunds . Did you buy Skechers toning shoes? Click here to apply for a refund. " Skechers ' unfounded claims went beyond

  6. Super Bowl Ads That Scored in Social Media

    Mon, 6 Feb 2012

    comments 6. Chevy Silverado - "2012? - 41K social media comments 7. Doritos - Sling Baby - 41K social media comments 8. Skechers - GO RUN Mr. Quiggly ! -35K social media comments 9. Bud Light - Rescue Do g - 29K social media comments 10. Samsung

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  1. Super Bowl ads go to the dogs

    Mon, 6 Feb 2012

    that had a pooch hitting the gym to be able to chase a VW Beetle into a Star Wars-like adventure. It was followed by a Skechers spot with a sneaker-wearing, pudgy bulldog winning a race against greyhounds. The key to the success of the spots

  2. Cooking up a Super Bowl ad? Just add celebrities

    Thu, 2 Feb 2012

    the guy who developed one of the first camera phones. Skechers also has made an unexpected U-turn with celebs. Last he's a tech buff and he likes the technology in the new Skechers GOrun shoes. A dream come true Pepsi says its use of celebrities

  3. Super Bowl ads stocked with celebrities

    Thu, 2 Feb 2012

    the guy who developed one of the first camera phones. Skechers also has made an unexpected U-turn with celebs. Last he's a tech buff and he likes the technology in the new Skechers GOrun shoes. A dream come true Pepsi says its use of celebrities

  4. Dogs star in 2012 Super Bowl ads

    Mon, 30 Jan 2012

    Volkswagen, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Skechers placing dogs in their Super Bowl spots spots is more of a coincidence." • Skechers . It's a long way from Kim Kardashian But Leonard Armato, president of Skechers Fitness Group, says the spot is about

  5. Football Fans Take Note: Super Bowl Ads Racier

    Sun, 22 Jan 2012

    Anheuser-Busch. And Victoria's Secret. And Skechers treated viewers to a sweaty Kim Kardashian Kardashian last year in a racy spot for Skechers , getting up-close and personal personal trainer. The spot garnered Skechers an astounding 1.6 billion media impressions

  6. The Five Worst Fashion Trends of the Year

    Wed, 28 Dec 2011

    know that anything Kim Kardashian endorses ought to be taken with a plate of salt. The jury is still out on whether Skechers Shape Ups and similar shoes help or hurt your fitness goals, but one thing is certain -- the boat-like monstrosities will

  7. Back to School Bargains: 8 'GMA' Exclusive Deals

    Mon, 15 Aug 2011

    m., ET. Courtesy Sketchers 2. Skechers Kids Boys and Girls Sneakers From your kids will be in style with Skechers . 40 percent discount on assorted GMASKECHER. Offer is only valid on Skechers .com, not in Skechers retail stores

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Videos

  1. Skechers Pays Up in Fitness Shoe Settlement

    Wed, 16 May 2012

    shoes in 2010. Skechers were supposed to work out. Today Skechers USA great agreed Commission says Skechers put its foot in hundred dollars for shape ups and three other people who bought Skechers turning the only

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    Americans spent a billion dollars on so called toning shoes in 2010. Skechers were supposed to help you lose weight. And firm up without a work out. Today Skechers USA -- great agreed to pay a huge settlement amid allegations of false advertising. Here's ABC's Linda Davis.
    slim you down. Good morning everyone but the Federal Trade Commission says Skechers -- put its foot in its mouth. And as a result of the company now has to cough up forty million dollars one of the largest consumer class settlements in history. Most of it going to the customers who paid up to a hundred dollars for shape ups and three other toning issues.
    Unfortunately. For the millions of people who bought Skechers turning -- the only thing that got to work out was there while.
  2. Could 'Toning Shoes' Hurt Instead of Help?

    Wed, 16 Feb 2011

    new lawsuit claims that wearing Skechers shape ups can cause serious injuries. Was me like. Hey this is what those Skechers shape ups look like with this distinctive inside. Pins in her hips she blames Skechers shape ups the extended use of these

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    In this morning's America's consumer a new lawsuit claims that wearing Skechers shape ups can cause serious injuries. Was brought by an Ohio woman who blames issues for stress fractures she developed in both hips. Those
    Hey -- this is what those Skechers shape ups look like with this distinctive rounded soul. They're noticed toning shoes -- fastest growing segment of the athletic shoe market they're supposed to help you get in shape as you walk or work. But at least one person says they hurt instead of helped. 38 year old holly ward says this is what her routine looks like from the outside physical therapy. And this is what her body looks like on the inside. Pins in her hips she blames Skechers shape ups the extended use of these citizens injured me. Catastrophic like shape -- are advertised as helping you get in shape.
  3. Roundtable III: Political Optimism

    Sun, 2 Dec 2012

    that night, it was extremely cold. feet, he nad no socks. My heart went out to him. I ran ahead of him. I went into skechers . I asked them, I don't care what it cost, this gentleman needs a pair of shoes. They were able to help me out

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    I went into skechers .
  4. Parents Outraged Over Shape -Ups for Kids

    Sun, 15 May 2011

    issues Obama wrapped. The president of Skechers isn't exactly sure why infect his says she's sexier because of them Skechers stepped into your anybody. But the for their weight throughout their Skechers is sending a clear message to girls

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    love but some parents are giving issues Obama wrapped. The president of Skechers isn't exactly sure why infect his defense goes one step further comparing the sneakers to First Lady Michelle Obama's. Let's move campaign.
    and others -- Essence. Brooke Burke says she's sexier because of them Skechers -- stepped into your anybody. But the sneaker manufacturer doesn't think women -- the only ones who stand to benefit from a
    plenty of time to be targeted for their weight throughout their -- Skechers is sending a clear message to girls and women. You're never too young to start heating your body. These -- aren't just for little girls which sends the message that girls have to look a certain way but -- it's located just be you. Recalled the president of Skechers to get his response. -- intended.
  5. Skechers Fined $40 Million for Toning-Shoe Claims

    Thu, 17 May 2012

    try the popular shape option from Skechers . The company has agreed to pay forty putting its foot down when it comes to Skechers telling marketers to shape up their in the Are kinda sketchy. ads for Skechers shape clubs told consumers fitness

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    mean cash to all of you try the popular shape option from Skechers . The company has agreed to pay forty million dollars to settle claims are scheduled to make false promises when it said --
    the government is putting its foot down when it comes to Skechers telling marketers to shape up their fitness claims. And warning consumers that tag lines like getting in shape without shed spent. Without setting foot in the -- Are kinda sketchy. -- ads for Skechers shape clubs told consumers -- fitness.
    shoes in lieu of working out. -- isn't quite working out like Skechers advertised. As a result of what the FTC calls deceptive advertising. Skechers now has to foot of forty million dollar bill. Most of that money will go to consumers who paid as much as
  6. Skechers to Pay Millions Over Unfounded Claims

    Wed, 16 May 2012

    Federal Trade Commission announced at Skechers has agreed to pay forty million dollar consumers by making unfounded claims. Skechers shape which claimed to help you get They cannot prove. Besides shape up Skechers also make deceptive claims about its

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    Federal Trade Commission announced at Skechers has agreed to pay forty million dollar to settle charges of the company deceived consumers by making unfounded claims. Skechers shape -- which claimed to help you get in shape without stepping foot in the -- are now backing off those lofty claims after getting slammed by the FTC. The company advertised their issues would help people lose weight strengthen in -- their back sides legs and abdominal muscles something the government says. They cannot prove. Besides shape up Skechers also make deceptive claims about its resistance -- homeowners and tone up -- Consumers who bought these toning -- will be eligible
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    Thu, 17 May 2012

    but. Basically for their own right as they went they Skechers shape ups . What other feds are saying guess what you may have out it's completely unchanged the issues to work. Skechers but not sketchy merchandise I don't get my Kim Kardashian

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    Basically for their own right as -- they went -- they -- Skechers shape ups What other feds are saying guess what you may have kind of made some false advertising claims -- now they have to
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Photos

  1. PHOTO: Skechers advertised that its toning shoes would help people lose weight, build muscle and get in shape, claims that will now cost the company $40 million in a settlement with U.S. regulators.
  2. PHOTO: Skechers Shape-ups XF: Extended Fitness for Women retail for $110.
  3. VIDEO: Woman sues Skechers over Shape-ups shoes.
  4. PHOTO A woman who is suing Skechers over its Shape-ups toning shoes.
  1. PHOTO: Khloe Kardashian and Kim Kardashian attend the Skechers global partnership announcement at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 22, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

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