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From SaferProducts.gov, released Nov 5, 2026.

  • 625reports to CPSC
  • Aug 11, 2026the latest report was made
  • Apr 14, 2011the earliest
  • 624with the company’s comments
Brand
Skechers
Maker
Skechers USA, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
ShoesAll footwearCPSC’s product type: Footwear (code 1615), in Clothing and Accessories: Shoes and other Footwear
Other ways the reports write the brand (118)

“Sketchers”, “Skechers Shape Ups”, “Sketcher”, “sketchers”, “Skecher”, “Skechers Shape-Ups”, “Sketchers Shape Ups”, “SKECHERS SHAPE-UPS”, “Skechers Shape-ups”, “Sketchers Shape-Ups”, “Skechers shape ups”, “SKETCHERS”, “Skeechers”, “Sketcher Shape Ups”, “Sketcher shape ups”, “Sketcher’s”, “Sketchers Shape ups”, “Sketchers Shape-up”, “Sketchers Shape-ups”, “skechers shape ups”, “sketchers shape ups”, “SKETCHERS SHAPE UPS”, “Skechers Shape Up”, “Skechers Shape ups”, “Skeckers”, “skecher”, “skecher shape ups”, “SKECHER”, “SKECHER -SHAPE UPS”, “SKECHER SHAPE UPS”, “SKECHERS FITNESS GROUP”, “SKECHERS USA”, “SKECHERS. SHAPE UPS”, “SKEECHERS”, “SKETCHER”, “SKETCHER SHAPE-UPS”, “Scetchers”, “Scetchers shape-ups”, “Skecher - Round Bottoms”, “Skecher Jumpstart Shapeup’s”, “Skecher Shape up Shoes”, “Skecher Shape up Toning shoes”, “Skecher Tone Up”, “Skecher shape ups”, “Skecher’s Shape Ups”, “Skechers “Shape Ups” Toning shoes”, “Skechers - Shape - Ups”, “Skechers - Shape Ups”, “Skechers Bella Ballerina”, “Skechers Fitness Group - Shape-ups S2Lite”, “Skechers Fitness Toning Shoes”, “Skechers Go Walk 3”, “Skechers GoWalk3 shoes”, “Skechers Mens Shape-ups XT Suede Oxford”, “Skechers Shap Ups”, “Skechers Shape Uos”, “Skechers Shape Ups - Incites Fitness Walking Shoe”, “Skechers Shape-Up Sneakers”, “Skechers Shape-Up’s”, “Skechers Shapeups”, “Skechers Tone-ups”, “Skechers Toning Shoes”, “Skechers Toning Shoes 2 pairs”, “Skechers Work”, “Skechers Work: Shape-ups (slip resistant)”, “Skechers fitness footwear”, “Skechers shap-up”, “Skechers shap-up shoes”, “Skechers shape-up”, “Skechers shape-ups sr Black”, “Skechers tone up sneakers”, “Skechers tone ups”, “Skechers tone-ups”, “Skeechers Shape Ups”, “Skeechers Shape-ups”, “Skerchers Shape-Ups”, “Sketch Air”, “Sketcher Shape Up”, “Sketcher Shape Ups toning shoes”, “Sketcher Shape-Ups”, “Sketcher Tone Up”, “Sketcher’s Shape Up”, “Sketcher’s Shape Ups”, “Sketchers Go Walk”, “Sketchers Shape Ups Size 5.5 I think”, “Sketchers Shape-up sneakers”, “Sketchers Sneakers - Toning”, “Sketchers Tone Ups”, “Sketchers shape up shoes”, “Sktechers”, “Stetchers”, “skecher shape-up shoes”, “skechers USA,INc”, “skechers shape up Shoes”, “skechers shape up sneakers”, “skechers shape ups xf”, “skechers shape- up”, “skechers shape-shoes”, “skechers shape-ups”, “skechers shape-ups with large sole”, “skechers tone ups”, “skechers tone ups fitness”, “skechers toning shoe”, “skechersshapeups”, “skeckers”, “skecthers”, “skeecher”, “skeechers”, “skeechers shape ups”, “sketcher”, “sketcher shape ups”, “sketcher shapeups”, “sketcher tone up”, “sketchers new balance tone ups”, “sketchers shape up”, “sketchers shape-ups”, “sketchers shapeups” and “sketchers shsp-ups”

By month

4 reports from September 2025 to August 2026; the most in June 2026, 2. 621 earlier reports, since April 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
August 20261
June 20262
October 20251
July 20251
May 20221
September 20212
June 20211
May 20211
December 20192
May 20191
February 20191
February 20181
September 20171
August 20171
August 20162
February 20162
December 20151
September 20151
August 20151
June 20152
April 20152
March 20154
February 20153
January 20159
December 201420
November 201473
October 201488
September 20147
August 201449
June 20143
April 20142
December 20131
August 20131
July 20131
June 20131
May 20131
March 20131
February 20133
January 20134
December 20124
November 20125
October 201214
September 201212
August 201222
July 201217
June 201248
May 201231
April 201214
March 201216
February 20126
January 201214
December 201114
November 201113
October 201121
September 201111
August 201116
July 201120
June 201113
May 201114
April 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hospital admission 105 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
  • Emergency room 151 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 276 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 21 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 42 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • Hurt, care not known 16 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 11 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 2 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 1 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jun 20, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 13, 2011

    The product, in the report: Skechers tone ups fitness shoe

    Important: Include details such as how the product was being used, what happened to prompt your report and any injuries that were sustained. Do not provide personally identifiable information in this box.

    I bought my Skechers tone ups fitness shoes on May 14,2011. I began wearing them to work because I walk on my lunch break and wanted my legs to get in better shape. After a couple weeks my knees started hurting.And they progressively got worse. It got to the point that they were aching all day and night with no explanation and no apparent injuries that I was aware of.It was also difficult to get up to a standing position from my chair at work. So I decided to make an appt with my orthopedic doctor. He thought I was too young to have arthritis at 49 and opted to do an MRI in order to see what was going on.He said that I may have a torn meniscus. I have stopped wearing the shoes and the pain has lessened but my knees are still injured. I will go back tomorrow on June 21 for my results.

    Model
    Sk Ready Set
    UPC
    885125986541
    Serial number
    SN11751
    Where
    Tennessee: Other
    Who was involved
    Age 49, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Skechers tone ups, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  2. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jun 18, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 12, 2011

    The product, in the report: sketchers tone-ups tennis shoes

    I had high hopes of toning my maximus gluteus according to the advertisement for the Shape-Ups. After wearing only these tennis shoes for 2 months, my left knee became very swollen and painful. I found it almost impossible to bear any weight on that leg as it was so very painful. I took Ibuprofen and iced the knee, but, no relief. I finally took my problem to my primary care physician. Upon a physical examination, he initially thought it might be a Baker’s Cyst. He gave me some pain pills and an prescription for Naproxen as well, also advising me to ice the site. I followed his instructions, but saw no relief. I went back in to the physician after 4 days and he sent me for an MRI, which revealed several miniscus tears. The timing fit the acquisition of the shoes and I had been told by several of my fitness center friends that they had suffered the same results after wearing the shoes for a month or so. I have been advised by an sports orthopedic doctor that surgery should be considered to repair the tears. I am very reticent to have surgery, but, I suppose it will be necessary to get me back to the ability to exercise, or to even walk without pain and limping!

    Model
    sketchers tone-ups tennis shoes
    Bought from
    kohl’s
    Bought
    Jan 6, 2011
    Where
    Colorado Springs, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand sketchers, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  3. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jun 17, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 12, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sketchers Shape-Ups: A front laced athletic shoe with a unique sole that was intended to exersize the back leg muscles. Shetchers Tone-Ups: Designed with the same unique sole but a flip flop style with between the toe and open back stle

    I have been wearing Sketcher Shape-up and Tone-up athletic shoes for over 1 year. I startedd having pain in my left knee and hip area. The pain got progressively worse day by day. I typically work out 3-4 times per week and it got to the point that I quit going.

    Made a doctor’s appointment and had an injection of [REDACTED] (name not accurate) in the hip area and did not get any relief. Never did I imagine that the shoes could have been the problem until an Asian yoga instructor, (I did not know her and or participated in any of her classes), said that the shoes I was wearing were not good for my back, anckle or knee’s.

    I am currently in physical therapy hoping that I can get my muscles and joints to quit hurting and, it has now moved into the groin area.

    I have problems sleeping, setting for any period of time, crossing my legs, etc.

    I have quit wearing the shoes about 2 weeks ago and it is June 17th today.

    Model
    Shape-Ups and Tone-Ups
    Bought from
    Kohls
    Bought
    Feb 18, 2010
    Where
    Arvada, Colorado: Other
    Who was involved
    Age 0, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketchers, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  4. Hospital admission

    Made Jun 16, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sketchers Shape-Up shoes for toning thighs & buttocks

    Was wearing a pair of Sketchers Shape-Ups. Stepped off the bottom step of deck onto the ground. Left shoe rolled on the outside shattering my ankle. Surgery was required.

    Model
    Sketchers Shape-Ups
    Bought from
    Famous Brand Shoes
    Bought
    Jun 5, 2010, about then
    Where
    St Peters, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketchers, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Hospital Admission
  5. Emergency room

    Made Jun 14, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 7, 2011

    The product, in the report: sketchers shape up shoes, black, size 7.5, criss cross maryjanes

    I was wearing sketchers shape up shoes & due to the odd shape of the shoe, I stepped down wrong on it & broke a bone in my foot. These shoes are unsafe.

    Model
    criss cross mary Janes
    Bought from
    kohls
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2008
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketchers shape up shoes, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  6. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jun 9, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 30, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sketchers Toning Shoes

    While wearing Skechers toning shoes fell from my porch steps at 7 a.m. and broke my ankle.

    Model
    I don’t know
    Bought from
    Costco
    Bought
    Jan 8, 2011
    Where
    Towson, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Skechers, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  7. Emergency room

    Made Jun 9, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: Skechers Fitness Toning Shoes. Black w/white. Size 10

    Purchased Skechers Fitness shoes April 2011, watched video, wore in house before anywhere else to get use to them and afterwards (week or so) was walking for excercise one day and lost balance, twisted my leg at the knee as I caught myself . Continued to be sore and my knee swelled and after 2 weeks went to urgent care and was given a brace and crutches and they referred me to an orthopedic surgeon. They stated they think I have a tear in my knee and may require surgery. I go on 6/14 to see what the outcome is. I will never place those shoes on my feet again and feel they are not really safe to wear.

    Bought from
    Kohls
    Bought
    Apr 23, 2011
    Where
    So Burlington, Vermont: Street or Highway
    Who was involved
    Age 53, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Skechers Fitness Toning Shoes, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  8. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Jun 6, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 28, 2011

    The product, in the report: SKECHERS KIDS Pretty Talls - Silver Spark (Toddler/Youth) SKU: #7752736 Color: White/Multi Neon size: 10.5 Toddler

    I purchased a pair of SKECHERS KIDS Pretty Talls - Silver Spark (Toddler/Youth) SKU: #7752736 Color: White/Multi Neon Size: 10.5 Toddler from Zappos on 4/15/11 from Zappos.com. On the first day my 3 year old wore them, the attached “lace” snapped and hung down from the shoe. I requested an exchange on 5/1/11. About the third day of her wearing these replacements, the lace also snapped. This defect can cause a tripping hazard. I have always loved Skechers, but I am greatly disappointed in the quality of these toddler shoes.

    Model
    SKECHERS KIDS Pretty Talls - Silver Spark (Toddler/Youth)
    UPC
    7752736
    Bought from
    Zappos.com
    Bought
    Apr 15, 2011
    Where
    Las Vegas, Nevada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 3, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Parent
    As this report names them
    Brand SKECHERS, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  9. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jun 3, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 24, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sketchers Shape Up toning shoe

    I was walking, steppedd to the side of the road for oncoming traffic and fell off my shoe. I saw that my shoe was collapsing and I fell sideways. I have an avulsion fracture and it will never heal.

    Model
    I do not know
    Bought from
    Dillards
    Bought
    Nov 3, 2010
    Where
    Lake Wales, Florida: Street or Highway
    Who was involved
    Age 55, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketchers, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  10. Hospital admission

    Made Jun 2, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 24, 2011

    The product, in the report: Skechers Shape Ups Fitness Junkie silver/white 8.5

    I bought a pair of Skechers Shape Ups for walking. When I was walking on a blacktop walking trail, my ankle rolled to the side and when falling I tried to catch myself with my hands and my radial head and humorous were broken. I had a surgery so I have 3 screws in my elbow and had 3 months of therapy. My elbow will never be straight and I get some numbness if my elbow is sitting.

    Where
    Unspecified: Place of Recreation or Sports
    Who was involved
    Age 36, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Skechers Shape-ups, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Hospital Admission
  11. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made May 31, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sketchers Toning Sneakers, Black and White, Grey and White, and Pink and White

    Two years ago in August my foot started to swell and I was unable to move my foot or leg. I went to the hospital and clinic and they could not see what caused my foot to swell and be in so much pain. I then went to a orthopedic Dr. and he ex-rayed my leg and said I had a stress fracture. He said what did you do and I said nothing. He indicated that I had to hit my leg very hard for it to start cracking. But I didn’t. So they immediately put a cast on it. After 6 weeks my leg got worse it actually broke. So they put another cast on it. Six weeks later my leg still was not healed. The Dr then called in a surgent and they had to operate on my leg. Dr surgent said that my leg was not healing and that he had to put a plate and screws in it. (All this time I am in a wheelchair because I could not use this leg at all) I had a bone density test 3 years prior and everything was normal, so they ruled out that something was wrong with my bones. Twelve weeks after the surgery and my leg started to recover my other leg had the same symthoms, my leg stop moving. I went back to the Dr. he was baffled. He said this is one in a million that you would have the same exact facture, same ex-ray just the opposite leg. Because the other leg did not heal on its own, we proceeded to do surgery on this one as well. By the time we did the surgery it was two weeks my leg had broke, just like the other one. In the second leg the Dr. ran a long nail down my leg, from my knee to my ankle and put screws at the knee and ankle. I just got out of the wheelchair 2 weeks ago and I am currently using a walker to help walk again. I am currently going to an bone Dr to determine why this has happen, they can’t understand this. they say this is not normal. I then hear about the sneakers that I purchased. Which I brought 3 pair just 1 week before my leg stop working.

    Model
    Sketchers Toning Sneakers
    Bought from
    Dillards
    Bought
    Aug 8, 2009
    Where
    Highland Springs, Virginia: Other
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketchers Sneakers - Toning, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  12. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made May 31, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 22, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sketcher shoes

    I had on sketcher shoes. I was helping my daughter do some errands. When to visit my Mom at the hospital came back to my daughters home to stay with her and my grandson. I was just returning to my car to get my grandson out of the car and I stepped down wrong. I turned my right ankle, when I went to put my left foot down, it also turned. I broke two bones in my right foot and my left ankle. The left ankle did not heal right away and I had to have a plate and screws put in during a surgery. The weather was clear and very nice outside. I had been wearing the sketcher shoes and had no problem before this. Although one of my co-workers had made the comment that it looked like my feet were rolling. I don’t want to cause any problems. I threw out the shoes after the accident. I just wanted to report this in case someone else had any problems. I was out of work for four months and will always have some pain in my ankle.

    Bought
    Aug 7, 2010, about then
    Where
    Clinton township, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketcher, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  13. Hospital admission

    Made May 26, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 30, 2011

    The product, in the report: Athletic shoes

    While waling in a retailer she preceded to place the right foot in front of the left foot and the right foot got stuck onto the carpet. While holding onto a counter top she was able to move her left leg beside the right and lift the right leg to free herself.

    While walking her dog her shoes got stuck to the asphalt and she could not catch her balance causing her to fall forward causing her to have pains in the back of both thighs. She was taken to the emergency room at Tarzana Providence of Tarzana CA. where they admitted her for fracturing her pelvis. She was admitted and kept in the hospital for ten days and she still experience pain in both thighs. She contacted the manufacturer and was advised there were no concerns of safety involving the product. She is currently scheduled to have an MRI.

    While attending a graduation ceremony she sprained her ankle after falling on the asphalt while walking to her vehicle she fell forward. She did not seek any medical attention and treated herself at home. She has discontinued the use of wearing the shoes.

    The shoes were laced up when each incident occurred.

    Bought from
    DSW, California
    Bought
    Jan 15, 2010, about then
    Where
    Woodland Hills, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 83, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Hospital Admission
  14. Hospital admission

    Made May 26, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 17, 2011

    The product, in the report: skeecher shapeup shoes

    Bought skechers shapeup shoes and after reading and following the enclosed instructions used the shoes and developed severe achilles tendon condition that resulted in a achilles rupture and subsequently underwent surgery to repair the rupture.

    Model
    shapeup
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    navy exchange, California
    Bought
    Sep 15, 2010, about then
    Where
    casa grande, Arizona: Street or Highway
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand skeecher, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Hospital Admission
  15. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made May 26, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 17, 2011

    The product, in the report: skechers shape up tennis shoes

    i have an existing sheen splints for years and recently developed knee problem. For years I have been searching for shoes that would hinder the tear and pain. Seen doctor for the problem. I have seen the skechers infomercial and was enticed to buy it. I bought 2 of them last June 29 last year, one for work, one for everyday. I have started to feel the pain not to long ago after I bought the shoes. I am still wearing it but lately I have tried using my old tennis shoes and I dont feel the pain. when I wear the skechers either I miscalculate the stair up or down. my walking pattern have changed worried about locking my knee. It creates more pain when I walk or a little jog. no i war knee brace and in contact with doctor to request more cortisone shots but denied. seeing ortho doctor and will do physical theraphy.

    Model
    Shape up tennis shoes
    Bought from
    kohls, California
    Bought
    Jun 29, 2010
    Where
    Unspecified: Other Public Property/Office
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketchers, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  16. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made May 24, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 16, 2011

    The product, in the report: SKECHERS SHAPE-UPS for WOMEN 12340/BKHP KINETIX RESPONSE BLACK/HOT PINK SIZE 11

    I have been wearing Sketcher Shape-Up shoes and Sketcher toning boots since November of 2010. I normally wear the shoes when walking 25-30 minutes a day at least 3-5 days a week and on occassion all day.I have experienced a lot of pain in my feet. knees, upper back, neck and headackes with dizziness. I stopped wearing the shoes a few weeks ago and made an appointment starting with a podiatrist to see why I was having such pain in my feet. She examined me and scheduled me for an MRI since I have obvious damage in both feet. She had me put the shoes on and walk and after a few steps told me to stop, take of the shoes and don’t wear them again. I asked her if I could be experiencing all these other problems as well because of injury, and she said when you have been walking incorrectly it can cause your whole body to go out of alignment and cause a mess.

    Model
    12340/BKHP
    UPC
    8512550495
    Serial number
    UNKNOWN
    Bought from
    Famous Footwear, Colorado
    Bought
    Nov 29, 2010, about then
    Where
    Fountain, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 51, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand SKECHERS FITNESS GROUP, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  17. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made May 24, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: Shape Up Shoes

    Caller purchased shape up shoes on March 11, 2011 and began wearing them the same day. She woke up the following morning, March 12, 2011 noting that her knees were hurting in the front with a pain level of 7 if following a 1 to 10 scale with 10 being the worst.

    She tried to wear the shape up shoes Monday, March 13, 2011 but had to take them off within the half hour due to knee pain. She repeated attempt to wear shoes on Tuesday, March 14, 2011 with the same result; she could wear them no more than a half hour due to knee pain. She put them on Wednesday, March 15, 2011 but couldn’t keep them on for more than 20 minutes. She placed shoes back in box, to leave for a week but pain became more evident as an aching and she went to doctor who prescribed physical therapy that began April 6th, pain medicine was increased on April 19, 2011. She is taking optic [REDACTED] as well as a [REDACTED] 500 mg prescribed by doctor for pain and inflammation as well as cortisone shots in each knee. Caller has been diagnosed with irritated cartilage on both knees. Caller stated that she had none of these problems before wearing the shape up shoes. Caller has returned them to the manufacturer.

    Model
    .5 Perfect Shoe Style# 24883
    Bought from
    Sketchers, California
    Bought
    Mar 11, 2011
    Where
    Castro Valley, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 37, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketcher, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  18. First aid

    Made May 19, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 21, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sketcher’s Sneakers - Toning model

    I purchased Sketchers toning shoes after seeing numerous testamonials on TV. I went to a local shoe store in mall. I read all the instructions and more for a week. The pain started in my right knee, about April 24-29. I went to local Pharmacy and purchased leg and knee bandage. On 5/21/2011 the pain increase - since then I missed work, sleep disturbed and I take [REDACTED] everyday. I have a difficult time walking on right leg due to pain.

    Bought
    Apr 16, 2011
    Where
    McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketchers, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  19. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made May 16, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: skechers shape up sneakers, white w/blue size 9.

    In Feb. 2009 i purchased a pair of the skecher shape ups i used them daily at work. All was well til Sept 2010. I started experiencing severe legs cramps nightly. I then noticed a bruise on the side of my left knee which i still have to this day and also a lump on my shin bone. The lump was most disturbing as i had lymphoma cancer (and anytime a lump is present after cancer) it is quite alarming. I HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY APPTMTN with my oncologist to have a pet scan. It was a horrible experience, as it made me relive a time in my life that was very traumatic. Thankfully it was determined that the lump is not cancerous. It is said to be a cyst. i attribute to those sneakers and the brusie on the side of my knee as well as vericose veins (by the bruise). I have nt been to a doctor with regards to the lump/cyst and bruise. I was just releived to find it was not cancer.

    Since throwing out the sneakers, i have not had any further leg cramps. But i do feel like my leg is on “pins and needles” when trying to go asleep or when sitting in a recliner chair.

    Model
    skechers shape up sneakers
    UPC
    i don’t know
    Serial number
    i don’t know
    Bought from
    footlocker, New York
    Bought
    Feb 14, 2009
    Where
    north babylon, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 44, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand skechers shape up sneakers, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  20. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made May 16, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: JOGGING AND WALKING SHOES

    COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I STARTED TO FEEL SOME PAIN ON MY LEFT HIP AND ON THE BACK OF MY RIGHT KNEE.I THOUGHT IT WAS A BONE PROBLEM.I’VE BEEN USING THE SHAPE UPS SINCE JANUARY 2010.I BOUGHT A PAIR IN ORLANDO FLORIDA.I’VE BEEN USING IN AN OUT BECAUSE SOMETIMES I FELT PAIN BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS THAT I WAS JOGGING TOO MUCH.ON 2011 I RETURN A PAIR TO THE SKECHERS COMPANY BECAUSE THE INSIDE OF THE SHOE WERE THE HEEL GOES WAS RIP OFF. THEY GAVE ME A NEW PAIR AND I START TO USE THEM AGAIN. LATELY I FOUND OUT PAIN.I HOPE NOTHING IS WRONG WITH MY HIP,LOWER BACK AND KNEE BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT IS HURTING ME . COUPLE OF DAYS AGO WHILE I WAS SPEAKING WITH MY COUSINI MENTIONED THE PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE AND I TALKED ABOUT THE JOGGING AND THE SKECHERS I WAS USING , HE TOLD ME THAT HIS SON WAS HAVING PROBLEMS TOO WITH HIS SHAPE UPS, THAT’S WHY I DECIDED TO SEE ON THE INTERNET IF SOMEBODY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS AND IT LOOKS THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THOSE PROBLEMS.SO FAR I’M TAKING TRAMADOL HCL FOR THE PAIN AND I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT LATER ON THIS WEEK WITH THE DOCTOR.

    Model
    SHAPE UPS
    Serial number
    52005
    Bought from
    SKECHERS, ORLANDO
    Bought
    Jan 7, 2010
    Where
    San Juan, Puerto Rico: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 56, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand SKECHERS SHAPE-UPS, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  21. Hospital admission

    Made May 16, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 10, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sketchers shape up shoes

    I purchased a pair of sketcher shoes shape up ones. I fell down thirteen stairs because of them. broke my leg in several places. was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Had to have surgery, they had to put a metal rod in my leg, screws too. I was in the hospital for four days and in a therapy rehabilitation center for four weeks. I am still in bad condition. Several of the nurses that worked there said they had incidents where they almost broke their ankles. It’s a blessing I didn’t loose my life. Those shoes need to be taken off the market. That’s my opinion of course. Please check in to this any help would be appreciated. You may reach me through my email or call me at [REDACTED].

    Thank you, [REDACTED]

    Bought from
    Shoe Carnival, Idaho
    Bought
    Feb 2, 2010, about then
    Where
    American Falls, Idaho: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 53, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketchers, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Hospital Admission
  22. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made May 14, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 7, 2011

    The product, in the report: Skechers shape up sneakers.

    I purchased two pairs of Skechers shape up sneakers as they stated they would help with posture and tone up your body. I purchased the sneakers at two different times. The first pair was purchased approximately April 2010 but I had not worn the sneakers for more than a day or two at a time for the first few months. Because I hadn’t felt any ill effects due to only wearing the shoes a couple times I purchased another pair while on sale a few months later as they were a comfortable shoe. However, after wearing the shoes for approximately 3 months on a consistent basis I started experiencing an excrutiating pain in my heels. I never had foot problems/pain prior to wearing these shoes for several months. The pain was and still is excrutiating and as a result I now have difficulty walking. I have not worn the the shoes since November 2010 and the pain in my heels has not receded or gone away. The sore I purchased the shoes from allowed me to return both pairs even though the one pair had been worn. I have been seeing a massage therapist periodically to try and relieve some of the pain and have been told the pain will never completely go away but there are a few things that I can do to help alleviate the pain. My massage therapist indicated the injury was a result of the shoes due to the change in posture. As I lay here in bed right now trying to relax while typing this information my feet are in pain and I can not put pressure/weight on them without pain. If there is any further information needed I can be reached on Monday throught Thursday at [REDACTED] between the hours of 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM ET. Thank you, [REDACTED]

    Model
    Skechers shape up sneakers
    Bought from
    Kohl’s, New Hampshire
    Bought
    Apr 13, 2010, about then
    Where
    Wilton, New Hampshire: Other
    Who was involved
    Age 41, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Skechers, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  23. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made May 12, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 3, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sketcher Shape-Ups Strength Toning Sneakers Size 7

    I was walking to the elevator in my Sketcher Shape-Ups Toning Strength sneakers when the left shoe sole pivoted inside along the sole, shifting my center of gravity suddenly. The shoes caused me to lose my balance and my ankle roll around in the socket and made a “pop”. These shoes are heavy and I had to struggle to hobble back to my apartment, which also hurt my entire foot, ankle, and lower back. My ankle was bruised and swollen and extremely painful. I am very angry because these shoes caused the tibialis in my left leg and permanent damage to my ligaments.

    Model
    Sketcher Shape-Ups
    Bought from
    Sketchers, California
    Bought
    Jan 20, 2011
    Where
    Woodland Hills, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 29, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketcher Shape-Ups, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  24. First aid

    Made May 11, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 3, 2011

    The product, in the report: Sketcher shape ups. Black

    To whom it may concern... Hello my name is [REDACTED] I am writing to report my incident regarding the Sketcher Shape up shoes. On Feb 11th 2011 I was returning from home from work. I was jogging to my front door from my car in my apartment complex. The stairs were coming up as I went to stop I felt my ankle roll completely over. I felt my ankle come out of the joint, immediately there was great pain. I fell to my behind to inspect the ankle in seconds it was twice its normal size and already turning a bruise color. I tried to stand on it in great pain I could not put any weight on it. Unfortunately I was unable to see a doctor for I have no medical insurance. I could not place any weight on it for about 4 weeks. I swelled to almost 3 times the size of my normal size and was bruised half way up the leg. I remedied my ankle using home remedy and bought a walking air cast. It’s been almost 4 months and I am still experiencing serious pain along with a terrible popping noise. I’m sure my ankle will never be right again. I missed four weeks of work and missed out on allot of money. Clearly these shoes are unsafe. They are very unstable and roll the ankle very easily I wasn’t doing anything abnormal just jogging and coming to a stop. I recommend these shoes be taken off the market, a full recall and refund for the safety of all consumers. Please do not where these shoes! This is not a coincidence! I know many people who have suffered injury while wearing these shoes. So please take my report and put it to good use.

    Model
    Sketcher agility 2 sr- black
    Serial number
    76853
    Bought from
    Sketcher outlet, Florida
    Bought
    Jan 14, 2011
    Where
    Orlando, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 28, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Sketcher, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  25. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Apr 14, 2011, sent to the company Oct 21, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 4, 2011

    The product, in the report: Skechers Shape-ups

    After wearing Skechers Shape-up shoes for work only in which I am on my feet, walking and standing, for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, I developed severe lower back pain. In early January, an MRI showed stress fractures in both hips. I have not fallen or been in any type of accident which might cause such an injury. The only factor I can see is wearing these shoes.

    Model
    Shape-ups
    Bought from
    Famous Footwear, New Mexico
    Bought
    Dec 16, 2009, about then
    Where
    Farmington, New Mexico: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Skechers, made or sold by Skechers USA, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

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