Adidas Originals and US designer Willy Chavarria have apologized after their “Oaxaca Slip-On” faced backlash for copying traditional Mexican huaraches without crediting or involving Indigenous artisans, BBC reported.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the move and pledged legal support for the affected Oaxacan community. Adidas has opened talks with local officials on possible restitution.

Chavarria said his intent was to honor Oaxaca’s culture but admitted failing to work directly with the Zapotec community behind the design. Both he and Adidas have pledged to collaborate respectfully in the future, and promotional images of the shoe have been removed, according to BBC.