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adidas Y1 HUF
Originally Launched: 1999
Reason for Controversy: Graphic
Back in 1999, adidas and HUF received complaints from the Asian community for their adiColor collab. The shoe’s tongue featured the Ray Fong cartoon character, which some felt was a stereotypical and negative representation of Asian people. Though the cartoon was created by half-Chinese artist Barry McGee and depicts a youthful version of himself, the shoe was ultimately pulled from shelves.
