The sportswear firm Adidas and Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarría have apologized after a Mexican state accused them of cultural appropriation over the design of a new shoe.

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,

Willy Chavarria, the designer of the shoe, also apologized after Mexican officials leveled accusations of cultural appropriation.