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Are These Shoes Racist?

June 20, 2012   Accidents&Fails, Art, Art, Controversies, Discrimination, Inventions, Lawsuits, Politics&Law, Race&Heritage, Science&Technology, Society&People, Viral

What is the motivation behind these ‘shackle’ shoes? Is it a fashion statement, or a a racist design?

The JS Roundhouse Mids, which featured plastic orange chains and a cuff that strapped around the ankles, were slammed for resembling shackles, and many criticized Adidas for using an image reminiscent of slavery.

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