FTC official : Skechers ' claims `` went beyond stronger and more toned muscles '' Skechers introduced Shape-ups in 2009 , and sales peaked a year later . They also said shoes would help `` weight loss and cardiovascular health , '' official says . Score: 6 Sales of toning footwear approached $ 1 billion industrywide in 2010 , FTC says .
FTC official : Skechers ' claims `` went beyond stronger and more toned muscles '' They also said shoes would help `` weight loss and cardiovascular health , '' official says . Score: 6 Sales of toning footwear approached $ 1 billion industrywide in 2010 , FTC says .