Mexico’s government is pursuing compensation from Adidas, accusing the brand of cultural appropriation for its new Oaxaca Slip-On shoes, which resemble traditional huaraches without authorization from the Indigenous community in Villa de Hidalgo Yalalag. President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized the need for compliance with heritage laws to protect collective intellectual property, while Adidas has agreed to meet with Oaxacan officials regarding restitution.
