Are “Shackle Sneakers” Offensive?Are “Shackle Sneakers” Offensive?Marcy, NY (WIBX ) - Adidas is pulling a sneaker set to debut in August that featured plastic shackles. Critics jumped on the design, saying that the cuffs brought up memories of slavery, or incarceration.Kristine BellinoKristine Bellino
Adidas Sidesteps Controversy By Pulling “Shackle Shoe”Adidas Sidesteps Controversy By Pulling “Shackle Shoe”Beaverton, OR (WIBX) - Adidas is trying to sidestep controversy by pulling its latest sneaker, set to debut later this summer.Kristine BellinoKristine Bellino