A new Adidas sneaker has sparked outrage, with some sneaker fans accusing the brand of promoting racism.The Roundhouse Mid “Handcuff” shoe, created by controversial New York designer Jeremy Scott, features a plastic orange shackle that attaches to each ankle. The $350 sneakers hit stores in August, but Adidas promoted them on their official Facebook page [...]
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