Browsing the "shoes" Tag
FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents
August 30th, 2021
Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.
Allbirds Running Shoes
June 30th, 2021
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing running shoes as environmentally friendly
The Good Feet Store
July 28th, 2020
Customer testimonials aren't a good fit for claims that shoe inserts address medical conditions like plantar fasciitis.
Overstepping Their Bounds: Deceptively Marketed Made in USA Shoes
May 22nd, 2020
Over the years, TINA.org has found several shoe brands running afoul of the FTC's Made in USA standard.
New Balance’s Made in USA Claims
May 22nd, 2020
Company's criteria for labeling shoes "Made in the USA" falls short of the legal standard policing such claims.
RollyChic Boots
January 31st, 2020
Consumer says she was scammed by company, which advertised on Facebook. And she's not the only one.
Good Feet Orthotics
November 22nd, 2019
In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Good Feet Worldwide for allegedly falsely advertising that its orthotics: treat
Protalus Insoles
October 23rd, 2019
In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Protalus for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Protalus Insoles are guaranteed to
New Balance Shoes
August 27th, 2019
July 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. January 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval
Discounts at Havaianas Outlet Stores
March 6th, 2019
In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Havaianas for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts on merchandise sold at its
Chippewa Boots
February 28th, 2019
July 2018: A state court judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that would provide class members who file
Thursday Boot Co.
September 27th, 2018
Company claims its boots are "Handcrafted in the USA" but not all of them are.
Bearpaw Lassen Hiking Boots at Big 5 Sporting Goods
June 6th, 2018
In October 2017, a state court judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that would resolve a 2016 false
FitFlop Footwear
April 27th, 2018
October 2014: The appeal was dismissed because the objector did not pay the docket and filing fees. May 2014: An
FitFlop Footwear
April 27th, 2018
February 2015: This action was dismissed because the claims were resolved pursuant to a nationwide settlement in Rosales v. FitFlop.
Airplus Shoe Insoles
March 20th, 2018
NAD and maker of Airplus shoe insoles get off on the wrong foot over health-related claims.
Wolverine
February 28th, 2018
Shoe maker gives the boot to a "Made in the USA" page on its site but problematic U.S.-origin claims remain.