Adidas officials traveled to a remote Indigenous town in Oaxaca, Mexico, to apologize over their “Oaxaca Slip On” shoe, which closely resembled traditional huarache sandals. The move follows accusations of cultural appropriation, with Mexico’s government mediating the dispute. Adidas promises future collaboration to respect Indigenous crafts and heritage.

Adidas apologizes to Indigenous Mexican town over sandal design row

Athletic apparel and footwear company Adidas has landed in controversy after it chose to make Palestinian supermodel Bella Hadid the face of the re-released retro 1972 Olympic sneakers. Adidas has apologized for using the face of Bella Hadid in an advertisement for its 1972 Munich Olympic sneaker relaunch. Watch in for more details!

Adidas ad featuring Bella Hadid sparks controversy, company apologises

German sportswear giant Adidas revealed its first annual loss in more than three decades, citing challenges in the North American market and ongoing supply chain disruptions.

Adidas reports first annual loss in over 30 years amid North American sales warning

In a push towards green urban spaces, people across nations have devised trainer shoes with an outsole covered in tiny hooks that help in spreading plants and seeds across towns and cities. The running shoes could help runners burn calories while doing some good for the environment.

Rewilding running shoes spread seeds as you run

In the fast-paced arena of global economics, sometimes all it takes is a pair of sneakers to tell a compelling story. Nike, the iconic sportswear brand synonymous with innovation and style, is currently experiencing a rather uncharacteristic stumble in the stock market.

Decoded: What Nike's stock slump says about the global economy

Late designer Virgil Abloh's shoes continue to command attention as Sotheby's auction house is selling eight pairs of the Nike Dunk Low ‘Virgil Abloh x Futura Laboratories,’ with proceeds going to the Virgil Abloh Foundation and Futura's choice of charities.

Virgil Abloh x Futura Laboratories sneakers up for auction

U.S. petrochemicals giant Dow Inc and the Singapore government said they were transforming old sneakers into playgrounds and running tracks. Watch this video to know more.

U.S. : Donated shoes pump back in the market

The love for shoes – specifically sneakers – is something quite common all around the world. There are collectors who pay huge amount of money for rare sneakers and over time, shoes have carved out a niche for itself in popular culture.

'Tired of paying': UK man gets favourite Nike shoes tattooed on his feet

Steve Madden, founder and design chief of a multibillion-dollar eponymous shoe brand, knows something about being sanguine in a tough situation. In 2002, Madden was convicted of stock manipulation, money laundering and securities fraud.

How shoe tycoon Steve Madden got back on his feet

Grigore Lup, a Romanian shoemaker from the Transylvanian city of Cluj came up with the idea of long-nosed leather shoes to help keep people apart and respect the rules of social distancing.

Romanian cobbler keeps people apart with size 75 shoes

Shopping centers, street markets and high-end stores in Pakistan have been bustling with customers for the past few days in preparation for the Eid-el Fitr, a religious festival that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Shops busy in Karachi ahead of Eid el Fitr

Rahul citied a recent news report which said soldiers may have to buy their uniforms with their own money because of budget cuts

MAKE (empty slogans) IN INDIA, make soldiers buy own clothes: Rahul slams BJP government

Pakistan said the metal object was either a hidden camera or a recording chip

Jadhav's wife's shoes contained metal object, says Pakistan

Pakistan claimed that his wife's shoes were confiscated on security grounds as there was something in it

Pakistan rejects India's contention that Kulbhushan Jadhav's family was harassed

Her shoes are currently being examined, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal added

'There was something in them': Pakistan's answer to why Jadhav's wife's shoes were taken

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