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adidas has launched the Dropset 4, a highly versatile training shoe designed for multi-discipline workouts, featuring advanced technology for stability, support, and energy return, endorsed by athletes like Laura Horvath, and available from January 8, 2026.
Major League Soccer and adidas unveiled the 2026 MLS Official Match Ball, featuring a patriotic red, white, and blue design with GPS coordinates of all MLS stadiums, celebrating North American soccer as the region prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Penn State is ending its 32-year partnership with Nike to sign a new 10-year deal with adidas, valued at around $300 million, due to Nike's perceived lack of priority and limited support, with adidas promising to treat Penn State as a top-tier partner and offering better financial incentives and NIL support.
Penn State athletics will switch from Nike to adidas in a 10-year, $300 million deal starting July 2026, marking a significant shift in their apparel partnership and offering new NIL opportunities for athletes.
The article discusses the uniforms and caps for the 2025 Little League World Series, highlighting the standardized templates, team colors, and design details for international and U.S. teams, along with personal opinions on the uniforms' aesthetics and questions about viewers' preferences and experiences.
Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria apologized after being accused of cultural appropriation for an Adidas sandal design that resembled traditional Zapotec huaraches, with both Chavarria and Adidas expressing regret and a desire to collaborate respectfully with the Indigenous community of Oaxaca.
Adidas apologized for culturally appropriating Indigenous Oaxacan design in its new shoe, the Oaxaca Slip-On, which was inspired by traditional huarache sandals without proper collaboration with the local community. Mexican authorities and officials condemned the act, emphasizing the importance of respecting Indigenous intellectual property, especially after Mexico's 2022 legislation that penalizes unauthorized use. Designer Willy Chavarria expressed regret, acknowledging the lack of a collaborative approach.
Adidas and designer Willy Chavarria apologized after Mexico criticized the Adidas Oaxaca Slip-On for cultural appropriation of Oaxacan indigenous designs, with Mexican officials demanding respect and potential legal action, highlighting ongoing tensions over cultural heritage in fashion.
Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation for copying traditional huarache sandals in a new shoe design, leading to calls for withdrawal and legal reforms to protect indigenous crafts, with Adidas acknowledging the issue and seeking dialogue.
US designer Willy Chavarria expressed regret over his collaboration with Adidas on sandals that resembled traditional Oaxaca huarache footwear, leading to accusations of cultural appropriation by Mexican authorities. Adidas acknowledged the issue and plans to discuss reparations with local officials, while Mexico demands compensation and respect for indigenous cultural heritage.
Fashion designer Willy Chavarria apologized after his Adidas collaboration shoe, inspired by traditional Mexican huaraches, was criticized for cultural appropriation and lack of consultation with the Indigenous Oaxacan community. The controversy led to social media removal of promotional images, and Adidas is engaging with Mexican authorities to address the issue.
Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation over its 'Oaxaca Slip-On' sandals, which resemble traditional huaraches, leading to calls for the product's withdrawal and a public apology, as part of broader efforts to protect indigenous designs from copying by global brands.
Adidas warns that US tariffs will cost the company €200m and plans to raise prices for American customers, amid ongoing trade tensions and tariffs affecting global supply chains, but still reports a 7.3% increase in sales in the first half of the year.
Adidas shares dropped over 9% after warning that U.S. tariffs could cost the company up to 200 million euros in the second half of the year, potentially increasing U.S. consumer prices and impacting demand, though the company maintained its full-year sales and profit guidance amid macroeconomic uncertainties.
Charlotte FC has unveiled its first-ever third kit, the Heritage Kit, as part of the adidas x MLS 2025 Archive Collection, paying tribute to Carolina's soccer history and inspired by the Carolina Lightnin’ team, available now at the team store and online.