: Both Scott and Adidas maintained that the design was inspired by "My Pet Monster," a popular 1980s toy that featured similar orange shackles.
: The high-top sneakers featured bright orange, Adidas-branded plastic cuffs and chains intended to be strapped around the wearer's ankles.
The sneakers were a collaboration with eccentric designer , known for avant-garde creations like shoes with teddy bears or wings.
The , colloquially known as the "shackle shoes," are not available for purchase through official retailers. Following a massive public outcry in June 2012, Adidas canceled the planned August release and withdrew the design from production. The Story Behind the Design
The response was swift and overwhelmingly negative once the design went viral.
: Adidas initially promoted the shoe on Facebook with the tagline: "Got a sneaker game so hot you lock your kicks to your ankles?" . The Controversy
: Both Scott and Adidas maintained that the design was inspired by "My Pet Monster," a popular 1980s toy that featured similar orange shackles.
: The high-top sneakers featured bright orange, Adidas-branded plastic cuffs and chains intended to be strapped around the wearer's ankles.
The sneakers were a collaboration with eccentric designer , known for avant-garde creations like shoes with teddy bears or wings.
The , colloquially known as the "shackle shoes," are not available for purchase through official retailers. Following a massive public outcry in June 2012, Adidas canceled the planned August release and withdrew the design from production. The Story Behind the Design
The response was swift and overwhelmingly negative once the design went viral.
: Adidas initially promoted the shoe on Facebook with the tagline: "Got a sneaker game so hot you lock your kicks to your ankles?" . The Controversy
