A federal judge approved a $40 million class-action settlement last week between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes. The approval comes a year after Skechers reached a deal with the Federal Trade Commission over the ads claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.

Skechers had previously removed the claims from its advertising but admitted no wrongdoing at the time.

According to the FTC, U.S. District Judge Thomas B. Russell in Louisville last week approved the deal, which covers more than 520,000 claims. About 1,000 people eligible for coverage by the settlement opted not to take part.

Those with approved claims will be able to get a maximum repayment for their purchase – up to $80 per pair of Shape-Ups; $84 per pair of Resistance Runner shoes; up to $54 per pair of Podded Sole Shoes; and $40 per pair of Tone-Ups. Two people that served as the lead plaintiffs in the case will receive payments of $2,500 each. Attorneys were awarded $5 million.