Overview

• Adidas acknowledged the Oaxaca Slip‑On draws on Villa Hidalgo Yalálag’s traditional huarache design and issued a public apology with a pledge to collaborate respectfully with the community.
• Adidas Mexico legal lead Karen González traveled to Yalálag and apologized at a community event on August 21.
• Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum called for the product’s immediate withdrawal and signaled potential legal action to protect collective cultural heritage.
• Designer Willy Chavarría said he was inspired by the community’s traditions and expressed deep regret for not developing the model in direct collaboration with local artisans.
• Oaxaca cultural authorities welcomed the apology and reported discussions on compensation, as coverage differs on whether the shoe has been fully removed from online sale or remains in Adidas catalogs.