Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Skechers U.S.A., Inc.

NEW YORK, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Skechers U.S.A., Inc. ("Skechers" or the "Company") (NYSE: SKX), concerning whether the board has breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.

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On May 16, 2012, the Company announced it had reached a settlement agreement relating to allegations that it used false advertising in the marketing of its toning shoe products, specifically the Shape-ups brand. Skechers will pay $45 million to settle the legal claims that were brought by the Federal Trade Commission, various state Attorneys General, and consumer class actions.

Our investigation concerns whether the Skechers board of directors has breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders, grossly mismanaged the Company, and/or committed abuses of control in connection with the foregoing.

If you own Skechers shares and wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter, please contact:

Benjamin Sachs-Michaels, Esq.
Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Harwood Feffer LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
                           (212) 935-7400
Email: bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com
Website:             http://www.hfesq.com

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