The shoes claimed they could help you get healthy. They might have stretched the truth.
These are Vibram FiveFinger shoes.
They're part of the very successful "barefoot" running trend, a small but growing segment of the running community that believes that it's better to run like runners have been running for thousands of years, rather than investing in fancy shock-absorbing soles or running shoe technology.
There are now a couple dozen varieties of FiveFinger shoes, retailing for between $80 and $125.
That's pretty steep! But consumers snatched them up, sold on the shoe's advertised health benefits — which included improved posture, strengthened muscles, and reduced injuries.
But a lawsuit filed in March 2012 accused the company of making its health claims without any actual scientific research.
On Wednesdsay, the company agreed to establish a $3.75 million fund to pay out refunds to anyone who had bought a pair since March 21, 2009.
Dissatisfied customers can expect potential refunds of between $20 and $50 each.
Proof of purchase isn't required. Consumers only need to log on to fivefingerssettlement.com (once it's up and running) to file a claim.
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