Qupid Shoes

TINA.org investigated Qupid Shoes as part of its larger investigation into deceptive social media influencer marketing. To learn more, click here.

KidsShoes.com

Gravity Defyer Shoes

“Clinically proven” pain relief claims come under fire.

Crocs Shoes

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “water and swim shoes” that are designed to be worn in the heat, direct sun, and water when shoes that are exposed to heat, sunlight,…

Allbirds Running Shoes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing running shoes as environmentally friendly

Overstepping Their Bounds: Deceptively Marketed Made in USA Shoes

Over the years, TINA.org has found several shoe brands running afoul of the FTC’s Made in USA standard.

Finnamic Shoes and Sandals

Adidas adiPure Barefoot Running Shoes

New Balance Shoes

Salomon Speedcross 3 CS Shoes

Red Wing Shoes

To find out where these “Made in USA” boots are truly made, you really need to think outside the (shoe)box.

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Adidas Springblade Running Shoes

New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law

TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.

New Balance

TINA.org found iconic sneaker company engaged in deceptive Made in USA marketing.

Skechers Settlement Leaves Few Real Cash Gains for Consumers

When the  FTC announced (with much fanfare) in May 2012 that it had reached a $40 million settlement with Skechers over the deceptive marketing of Skechers’ toning shoes, everyone ooed…

New Balance’s Made in USA Claims

Company’s criteria for labeling shoes “Made in the USA” falls short of the legal standard policing such claims.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

Reebok Easy Toners Thin Your Wallet But Not Your Thighs

In Adidas Group’s 2010 Annual Report, CEO Herbert Hainer boasts that “Reebok’s sales expanded 12% … to [$2.6 billion].”   He went on to say that “EasyTone has been a…

Vanessa Lachey Instagram Database