Adidas apologises for copying indigenous Mexican sandal after criticism

Adidas has issued a public apology after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused the sportswear giant of replicating traditional Indigenous huarache sandals without crediting artisans. The controversy centres on the “Oaxaca slip-on,” a shoe launched five days ago in collaboration with Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria. The design features a black sneaker sole topped with the leather […]