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.

Mexican American designer Willy Chavarria's Oaxaca Slip On faced criticism for using a traditional Indigenous design for a product made in China.

He has apologised over the Oaxaca Slip-on, inspired by sandals made by Indigenous artisans, after criticism from Mexico.