Willy Chavarria, the designer of the shoe, also apologized after Mexican officials leveled accusations of cultural appropriation.

The sandal was created by U.S. designer Willy Chavarría for Adidas Originals. Its thin leather, braided straps bare an uncanny resemblance to the Mexican huaraches, but instead of flat leather soles, the Adidas version has a chunkier, sporty sole.

Adidas and designer Willy Chavarria have been accused of cultural appropriation for their latest collaborative shoe design. The Oaxaca Slip-On included design elements with cultural significance to the Zapotec Indigenous community in Oaxaca,