Adidas hit over 'racist' trainer, don't buy adidas Options

[chao_lao]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4895898.stm

[zhangzheng]

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its kind of ironic that mcgee used this image in an anti-racist movement

[jason76]

fu-k adidas

[Zezei]

I don't (want to) buy a lot of non-asian topbrands anyway, because I know they somehow want to look down on asian MEN.

puma, meh, but I doubt the designs will be asian-racist, since the chief-designer is Japanese.

I buy mostly hk and japanese brands and not so wellknown brands.

WHY IS THIS IN JAPANESE SECTION?

MOVE THIS TO THE LOUNGE, EVERYBODY NEEDS TO KNOW THIS

[kunomchu]

Those shoes are pimp lol

[Mightycandy]

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its kind of ironic that mcgee used this image in an anti-racist movement

what a bad style.

[gillianzzz]

Are you sure that's not a doctored photograph?

But anyway I dont find that offensive. Just..... not attractive

[fraggo]

maybe he thought it looked like a japanese kid.

[Takashi]

maybe he thought it looked like a japanese kid.

real likely...........

why is this in all the bloody asian chats, just sodding put it in the lounge only, not everywhere else........retard........

This post has been edited by Takashi: Apr 11 2006, 10:37 AM

[aznavguy90]

lol i find the shoe kinda funny. I would buy them but Black and Yellow? uh..... not my style.

[gaijinkokujin]

who the hell lets this stuff by?

[ainokea]

Adidas Responds Finally!

Herzogenaurach, March 2006 - With the current introduction of the adicolor series, adidas brings back an iconic footwear concept that celebrates the touch points of self expression, customization and personalization.

Comprised of over 40 unique footwear designs, the adicolor collection is divided in two major parts, the White Series and the innovative Color Series. Represented by six different colors- black, red, pink, green, blue and yellow- the latter series features a number of collaborations between adidas Originals and a diverse group of partners- all icons from the worlds of fashion and art.

Among those is San Francisco-based store HUF, who hooked up with the much-respected West Coast artist Barry McGee, better known by his tag name, "Twist". Working on and inspired by the streets of America's cities since the 1980s, Chinese-American McGee and HUF chose to feature one of Twist's favorite characters, fictional bondsman Ray Fong, on the footbed, lace jewel and tongue of their adicolor sneaker.

McGee on his adicolor sneaker: "Ray Fong is a character I developed well-over four years ago for an art installation in New York. The image was made from a picture of me when I was around eight years old. When I look at the photo, I think- cute! The name Ray Fong came from my uncle Ray Fong who passed away over a decade ago. Keith (HUF) and I never thought the image was "racist" and I am sorry to those people who perceive it that way. All I remember is having Stan Smith's face on my adidas when I was young, and was elated to put a caricature of myself on a shoe when presented the opportunity this year."

The HUF/Twist sneaker represents the adicolor concept as it takes expression from the contemporary urban world. Part of the most limited-edition package of the adicolor series, these were produced for a one-time run with a limited distribution of only 1,000 pairs available exclusively at just twelve retail locations worldwide. There is no plan to market these sneakers in the future, and they are expected to completely sell out following this limited release. Please visit www.adidas.com/adicolor to see other models represented in the adicolor series.

adidas is excited to have featured HUF and McGee as part of this project. We are committed to understanding, valuing and incorporating the diversity of our communities and various fields of activities among the global marketplace. adidas does and always has valued an open dialogue with its consumers. Therefore, we welcome the feedback we have received from the global community and will continue to do so. It is an unfortunate coincidence that the HUF/Twist sneaker and its inclusion as part of the "Yellow Series" is misinterpreted as purposely offensive. It is not our intention to offend any group or individual as adidas prides itself on being a multicultural organization.

Eric Nakamura of Giant Robot responds

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[rahul1000]

If I were east asian, I'd find that at least slightly offensive, if not in bad taste. Why is this in the Japanese section anyways? I'm not sure, but he kid looks more "Chinese" to me.

[aishin]

pple are too sensitive.
they are insecure.
he looks more chinese"?
i don't think so.
he looks more like a vampire

[lostn]

Go buy Reebok Shox. I think Yao Ming wears it

[kunomchu]

If I were east asian, I'd find that at least slightly offensive, if not in bad taste. Why is this in the Japanese section anyways? I'm not sure, but he kid looks more "Chinese" to me.

WTF is that suppose to mean?