The sportswear firm Adidas and Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarría have apologized after a Mexican state accused them of cultural appropriation over the design of a new shoe.

Chicano designer Willy Chavarria took a big leap with his new Oaxaca-inspired huarache sneaker collection for Adidas. On Saturday he issued an apology to the Oaxacan community.

Mexican-American clothing designer Willy Chavarria has apologized for an Adidas sandal that he created after being accused by Mexican authorities of “cultural appropriation” for copying an indigenous shoe design.