Willy Chavarria officially apologized to the people of Oaxaca on Saturday after the slip-on shoe he designed with Adidas unleashed a string of online criticism.

Mexican-American clothing designer Willy Chavarria has apologized after Mexican authorities accused him of "cultural appropriation" over an Adidas sandal. The ' Oaxaca Slip On' design has drawn criticism for its striking resemblance to traditional Indigenous footwear.

Willy Chavarria, the designer of the shoe, also apologized after Mexican officials leveled accusations of cultural appropriation.