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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Adidas Cancels Jeremy Scott Ankle-Cuff Sneaker

Adidas canceled plans for a sneaker with a shackle-like ankle cuff Monday night after some critics said it too closely resembled a symbol of slavery.

The JS Roundhouse Mid, a high-top sneaker with an orange plastic cuff, was made in collaboration with fashion designer Jeremy Scott.

The sneaker "is nothing more than the designer Jeremy Scott's outrageous and unique take on fashion and has nothing to do with slavery," Adidas said in a statement. "Since the shoe debuted on our Facebook page ahead of its market release in August, Adidas has received both favorable and critical feedback. We apologize if people are offended by the design and we are withdrawing our plans to make them available in the marketplace."

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    What the problem? Today's "youth" love to emulate prison style life and these would go rather well with the saggy pants look. Some people will complain about anything just to keep hatred alive..Move on!!

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  2. AnonymousJune 19, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    doesn't matter, with or without the shackles the shoes are fugly

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