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Adidas's Shackle Shoes and Other Highly Offensive Products
By Venessa Wong on June 20, 2012
Offensive Products
Adidas (ADS:GR) recently canceled plans to release its new Jeremy Scott Roundhouse Mid Handcuffs. The $350 sneakers were labeled as racist and reminiscent of slavery. The German sportswear maker is just the latest company to face backlash for an offensive release.
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