'Five Fingers' Shoes Sued Over Claims for Injury Risk

NEW ORLEANS, April 2 -- They have been spotted on some of the world's most famous feet such as those of Prince Harry, Kate Hudson and Shailene Woodley, according to the Daily Mail.

But Vibram USA Inc's Five Fingers running shoes, which are designed to simulate the sensation of running barefoot, have now received negative attention due to a class-action lawsuit against the company.Valerie Bezdek from Florida is suing the company for making misleading statements about the Five Fingers product.She claims that the shoes pose more risk to the wearer than regular running shoes, and even bare feet.Ms Bezdek, who purchased a pair of the Five Fingers footwear for $104.90 in April of last year, has made claims for damages and attorney's fees and costs on the behalf of 'thousands...the precise number is unknown.' daily times monitor Published by HT Syndication with permission from Daily Times.