The design launched by Adidas, known as the Oaxaca Slip On, is a black sandal with braided leather straps attached to a chunky sports shoe sole.

Willy Chavarria, the designer of the shoe, also apologized after Mexican officials leveled accusations of cultural appropriation.

Sportswear giant offers public apology after ‘plagiarism’ accusation

Für das Aussehen einer neuen Ledersandale hatte sich der Designer bei den traditionellen Huaraches bedient. Es folgten Beschwerden wegen kultureller Aneignung. Nun bittet Adidas…

Adidas bedient sich für das Design der neuen Leder-Sandale „Oaxaca Slip-On“ bei den traditionellen Huaraches aus Mexiko.

Mexican American designer Willy Chavarria's Oaxaca Slip On faced criticism for using a traditional Indigenous design for a product made in China.

The design launched by Adidas, known as the Oaxaca Slip On, is a black sandal with braided leather straps attached to a chunky sports shoe sole.