The makers of Vibram’s FiveFingers minimalist running shoes have placed $3.75 million in an escrow account to reimburse customers who purchased their product after settling a class action lawsuit for deceptive practices. The lawsuit claimed that Vibram deceived consumers by advertising that their product “reduces foot injuries and strengthens foot muscles.” Although Vibram “expressly [denies] […]
Gradual Change Needed When Switching Running Shoes
A recent 10-week study found that 10 of 19 runners who switched to the Vibram FiveFingers running shoe showed signs of foot bone injury, while only one in 17 runners who wore conventional shoes exhibited the same injuries. Background To understand the effects of the Vibram FiveFingers shoe, researchers divided recreational runners into two groups. […]
