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Adidas shackle sneaker scrapped
June 19, 2012 - 07:37 am
Adidas has scrapped plans to sell a controversial new sneaker.
The high-top included a shackle-like ankle cuff some critics said resembled a symbol of slavery. The company has apologized.
In a statement, Adidas said its focus was to showcase a unique take on fashion by designer Jeremy Scott.
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