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Peter_

19-06-2012 16:02

Adidas Ditches 'Slave Symbol Shoe' Plans

Adidas Ditches 'Slave Symbol Shoe' Plans

Adidas has cancelled plans to make a shoe with a shackle-like ankle cuff after critics said it resembled a symbol of slavery.

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The sportswear company tried to generate a buzz around the $350 (Â£223) trainers by posting a photo on its Facebook page.
"Got a sneaker game so hot you lock your kicks to your ankles?" a caption read.
Named the JS Roundhouse Mid and made in collaboration with the fashion designer Jeremy Scott, the high-top shoe has an orange plastic cuff that goes around each ankle.
The photo has generated nearly 3,500 comments on the social networking site with many complaining that the design is offensive to descendants of slaves.

Adidas Ditches 'Slave Symbol Shoe' Plans

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martyh

19-06-2012 18:11

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I'm more offended that Adidas think i am gullible enough to pay Â£223 on a pair of trainers with a cheap tacky plastic ankle bracelet

denphone

19-06-2012 18:14

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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35443824)

I'm more offended that Adidas think i am gullible enough to pay Â£223 on a pair of trainers with a cheap tacky plastic ankle bracelet

Exactly as l can go into a un-named big chain and get something just as good for Â£30.

martyh

19-06-2012 18:20

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35443825)

Exactly as l can go into a un-named big chain and get something just as good for Â£30.

Â£30 quid :shocked: i refuse to walk past a skip before i've had a good rumage :D

budwieser

19-06-2012 20:55

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Originally Posted by Peter_ (Post 35443772)

Adidas Ditches 'Slave Symbol Shoe' Plans

Adidas has cancelled plans to make a shoe with a shackle-like ankle cuff after critics said it resembled a symbol of slavery.

Adidas Ditches 'Slave Symbol Shoe' Plans

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What a load of balls! More people being offended on other people`s behalf.:mad::mad::mad::td:

v0id	19-06-2012 21:13

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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35443824)

I'm more offended that Adidas think i am gullible enough to pay Â£223 on a pair of trainers with a cheap tacky plastic ankle bracelet

I know.
Why do they charge so much when they've got them made by little slave kids. What are their over heads :D

Saaf_laandon_mo

20-06-2012 10:01

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35444030)

If you really wanted to wear slave cuffs there's plenty of (dis)reputable outlets for such equipment. :naughty:

Good trainers do cost but Â£223 is just having a laugh.

These don't even look good!

Anyway, why not just package the tag/cuff in the box with instructions on how to attach it to your shoe if you want them.

Chris

20-06-2012 10:04

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We used to have a member here who made and sold bondage gear for a living...

danielf

20-06-2012 10:13

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I wonder what he's reading now?

Russ	20-06-2012 10:57

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Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35444066)

I wonder what he's reading now?

Whatever the peep-holes in the gimp mask allow him to see.

That's a fact by the way. If you disagree then it's just your opinion :angel:

Anyway Â£200+ for a pair of trainers is scandalous unless you were a professional sportsman and they were needed for the chosen sport. I do running and my Asics trainers cost Â£60, they're 'proper' running shoes. No need for anything more than that at my level.

Gary L

21-06-2012 15:14

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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35444062)

We used to have a member here who made and sold bondage gear for a living...

Thanks, Chris.
now how do I explain to my niece what bondage gear is and why I can't buy her some for her Birthday? :)

I don't like the trainers. but it's fashion today I suppose.
have you seen them stupid trousers they wear now? the crotch part is somewhere right down where your knees are.

how do they run away from the police with them things on?

watzizname

24-06-2012 16:55

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Yeah, those trainers look like they were designed by the people that make supermarket shopping trolleys, a Â£1 slot wouldn't look out of place ;)

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 35444643)

have you seen them stupid trousers they wear now? the crotch part is somewhere right down where your knees are.

how do they run away from the police with them things on?

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2012/06/15.jpg

Gary L

24-06-2012 17:08

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Thanks for that. now I know their code I know where to go when I want some.

I expect they want me to call them biatch, too? :)

Lew	24-06-2012 19:48

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Originally Posted by watzizname (Post 35445834)

*SNIP*

Not really.

http://www.snopes.com/risque/homosex/sagging.asp

;)

Gary L

24-06-2012 20:25

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How do we know that Barbara Mikkelson isn't just covering up for her son? :)

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