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Jeremy Scott’s Controversial ‘Shackle’ Sneakers Won’t Be Sold
Adidas issued an apology on their Facebook page yesterday after thousands of commenters excoriated a pair of sneakers they produced with designer Jeremy Scott. The shoes, titled the JS Roundhouse Mids, drew controversy because they featured bright yellow handcuffs — or, as some believed, "shackles" alluding to slavery — attached to the heels. The photo caption on Adidas's Facebook page stated, "Got a sneaker game so hot you lock your kicks to your ankles?"
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PS. WHAT THE FUCK!?
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