Adidas designer sorry for shoes 'appropriated' from Mexico
Adidas has apologized for a shoe design that was criticized as "appropriating" from Mexican Indigenous culture. The shoe, called the Oaxaca Slip-on, was inspired by traditional sandals made by artisans in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. The design was met with backlash from Mexico, with officials accusing Adidas of failing to properly credit or compensate the Indigenous communities whose traditional designs were used. Adidas acknowledged the criticism and said the designer responsible for the shoes had apologized. The company stated that it is committed to "respecting the intellectual property and cultural heritage" of the communities it works with. This incident highlights the ongoing debate around cultural appropriation and the need for companies to engage with and compensate the original creators of traditional designs and crafts.
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