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Old 06-18-2012, 02:37 PM
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"Shackle" Sneakers?

Here is one I just don't understand. In the what were they thinking category.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/06/18...ackle-sneaker/
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Old 06-18-2012, 02:45 PM
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All I can think of is that Mary Mary song...lol.
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Old 06-18-2012, 03:21 PM
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Oh dear.
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Old 06-18-2012, 03:35 PM
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Offensive AND ugly! What a combination! What was the designer's second choice?
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Old 06-18-2012, 05:07 PM
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You know when that little voice in your head goes "wonder if this is a good idea?" Then you know it is not. This is in the category of "what were they thinking".
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Old 06-18-2012, 11:28 PM
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That's hot.
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Old 06-19-2012, 12:38 AM
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I don't even get it. Is there supposed to be some kind of benefit to wearing these shackles? Usually weird-looking shoes have a purpose.. Good for the back, help grip rocky terrain when hiking, provide more comfort when walking for long periods of time, etc.

What's the reason for this ridiculous design.. Besides the creator wanting to cause a stir?
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Old 06-19-2012, 12:41 AM
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What's the reason for this ridiculous design.. Besides the creator wanting to cause a stir?
Shock Value...
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Old 06-19-2012, 01:04 AM
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Ugly? Sure.

Offensive? Not even.
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Old 06-19-2012, 04:12 AM
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And now it's been shit canned by Adidas.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/06/18...ntcmp=trending
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Old 06-19-2012, 10:09 AM
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I don't even get it. Is there supposed to be some kind of benefit to wearing these shackles?
Is there some kind of benefit to the ultra-tall high heels now in fashion?
Fashion doesn't have to be gotten. It just needs some blind followers!
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Old 06-19-2012, 10:26 AM
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Considering the price tag, the sneakers are more ironic than offensive.
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Old 06-19-2012, 10:41 AM
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... my first thought was "props for a Dave Chappelle skit."
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Old 06-19-2012, 01:15 PM
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... my first thought was "props for a Dave Chappelle skit."
LOL. Now that you mention it, it does seem fitting.

someone also wondered whether it is a coincidence that these pics came out so close to Juneteenth...
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