Adidas and Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria have faced accusations of cultural appropriation in Mexico following the launch of the "Oaxaca Slip-On" sandal, which closely resembles traditional Indigenous huaraches from the state of Oaxaca. Mexican authorities and Indigenous communities criticized the design for reproducing traditional footwear without proper attribution or collaboration with local artisans. The controversy drew public criticism from Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, prompting Adidas to issue a formal apology. Chavarria also expressed regret over the design. Mexican authorities, with the support of local artisans, are pursuing compensation from Adidas for the unauthorized use of the Indigenous design. The incident has sparked calls within Mexico to promote national footwear production and protect Indigenous intellectual property through expanded designations of origin.