Five Toe Discount – A Conclusion To The Vibram FiveFingers Suit
Back in April of 2012, we blogged about the class action lawsuit filed against Vibram over its product FiveFingers, the minimalist running slippers. In our initial blog post, we (read: a fellow contributor who admitted to owning two separate pairs of barefoot running shoes) were skeptical over the evidence proffered by Plaintiff in this case. However, a 2013 study found an increased in bone marrow edema, the precursor to a stress fracture, in at least one bone after 10 weeks of running in the Vibram foot-gloves.
After two years, the suit has come to resolution. Remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Vibram has agreed to pay $3.75 million in refunds to anyone who has purchased the shoes since March 21, 2009. Vibram is required to take out ads on social media sites notifying potential claimants of the settlement and also establish www.fivefingerssettlement.com. The remaining proceeds not doled out to claimants will be donated to the America Heart Association.
