The word missing here is sympathy.
What in the world was Jeremy Scott thinking when he came up with this design?
Scott has built himself a reputation with bizarre designs that are notoriously favored by celebrities, but this style crosses the line.
I'm elated that Adidas chose to cancel production on these sneakers, but I'm astounded that this sketch made it this far. Plastic shackles and a tag line that states: "Got a sneaker game so hot you lock your kicks to your ankles?" Whoever thought this was a brilliant idea should just take some days off and take out a history book.
Scott may have originally thought this was an ingenious creation and meant no harm, but I hope he understands what the ramifications would be if they were released. His unique approach to this shoe may have nothing to do with slavery, but it inevitably reflects apathy toward this crude period of American history. Money is not the answer to everything.
Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt.
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