Adidas has apologised after Mexico accused it of cultural appropriation by releasing a sandal based on a style made by indigenous people. The sportswear giant said it had offered a public apology after critics including Mexico’s president said it had taken designs from local communities.

German sportswear manufacturer Adidas has apologized following accusations of cultural appropriation in the design of its Oaxaca Slip-On shoe. "Adidas values the cultural richness of Mexico's Indigenous communities and the importance of their craft heritage,

The brand's Oaxaca Slip-On was criticized by Mexican officials for copying design elements present in Mexican Huarache sandals