Kiwi experts are not surprised a manufacturer of toe-sock running shoes has revealed there is no scientific proof that wearing its product has added health benefits.
Vibram, the makers of FiveFingers running shoes which are designed to mimic the effect of running barefoot, settled a $4.35 million class action lawsuit in the US over the false claims.
As part of the settlement, customers who purchased pairs of the shoes may be eligible for a partial refund and the firm has promised it will not make any more claims without scientific evidence to back them.
