Reebok to pay settlement over EasyTone sneakers
Some enticing advertisements for shoes by Reebok have been circulating, promising “up to 28 percent more of a work out for your butt, up to 11 percent more for your hamstrings and calves.” It sounds like a lot to expect from a simple shoe, and the Justice Department is saying it’s worse than just an exaggeration – the company is making false claims, and should reward disappointed customers with refunds, which could add up to $25 million. Louise Story, Wall Street and finance reporter The New York Times, gives the details of the Justice Department’s action against Reebok.
The story you just read is available for free because thousands of listeners and readers like you generously support our nonprofit newsroom. Every day, reporters and producers at The World are hard at work bringing you human-centered news from across the globe. But we can’t do it without you: We need your support to ensure we can continue this work for another year.
Make a gift today, and you’ll get us one step closer to our goal of raising $25,000 by June 14. We need your help now more than ever!