tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post8735201761864961403..comments2024-03-22T12:11:58.453-06:00Comments on Michael Offutt: Do you think these shoes are racist?Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-75531626654307235852012-06-23T13:40:40.825-06:002012-06-23T13:40:40.825-06:00I am completely baffled by the Fifty Shades craze....I am completely baffled by the Fifty Shades craze. We get it in the library almost every day for someone. One person canceled her hold on it because she decided she couldn't wait and bought it. She was about 70 years old! Wild. <br /><br />The shoes will be popular but the denote prison to me-- not slavery. But lets face it, we are all slaves to consumerism. They are appropriate.Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043881305977386629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-54183687824941468612012-06-22T17:35:38.779-06:002012-06-22T17:35:38.779-06:00They are tacky and ridiculous. I don't think t...They are tacky and ridiculous. I don't think they say slavery as much as they smack of BDSM, as you rightly pointed out.<br /><br />Interesting that other people said that you go into "clothes descriptions" too much. Personally, I thought there was too much putting clothes on, and not enough taking clothes off. But I liked the science :)Callie Leuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535505792102190920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-81611996481052038612012-06-21T03:12:25.718-06:002012-06-21T03:12:25.718-06:00Do they come with a remote controlled tazer zap fe...Do they come with a remote controlled tazer zap feature.A Daft Scots Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922985143036647579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-54646632636392333582012-06-20T22:25:01.313-06:002012-06-20T22:25:01.313-06:00Well, I never even thought about the shoes in that...Well, I never even thought about the shoes in that way. The only thing I thought was... what the heck? Those are hideous! Who would wear those? hahaKelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-21779240578093836002012-06-20T22:14:42.720-06:002012-06-20T22:14:42.720-06:00What always gets me is that dozens of people signe...What always gets me is that dozens of people signed off on this idea and hundreds of others just like it. I mean, someone had what they thought was a brilliant idea. Then they had to pitch it to several people at Adidas who all nodded and clapped in agreement. Then more people had to sign the checks to produce them. I personally have nothing against the shoes except that they look ridiculous. I think I would laugh at someone if I saw them wearing these on the street.<br /><br />By the way Michael, I have passed an award along to you on my blog.<br /><br />Cheers.James Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080127767269357364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-43211483258944358982012-06-20T20:46:58.865-06:002012-06-20T20:46:58.865-06:00Every time I think clothing and shoe trends can...Every time I think clothing and shoe trends can't get worse, they do. And Twilight reboot? I'd rather have Star Wars reboot. The 1st movie was a life changer.Sher A. Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067955594103356768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-56630520964794084912012-06-20T20:29:02.207-06:002012-06-20T20:29:02.207-06:00I just thought them ugly and the price tag a crime...I just thought them ugly and the price tag a crime.Shay Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727706763170739860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-42043755689170759142012-06-20T20:08:11.304-06:002012-06-20T20:08:11.304-06:00The first thing that popped into my head when I sa...The first thing that popped into my head when I saw that picture was: wow, that's so wrong. I think they're wrong on so many levels, not just a racist one. Plus, they're ugly!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-37058721406964950472012-06-20T20:07:31.438-06:002012-06-20T20:07:31.438-06:00My honest opinion is that they are insanely stupid...My honest opinion is that they are insanely stupid. But then again, I have no fashion sense whatsoever. <br /><br />That said, I have become enamored with seriously stupid things in my time, so I wouldn't begrudge anyone who wanted to where them.<br /><br />As for the slavery thing. I'm not sure I see that. I bet someone, somewhere, has written a wonderful argument detailing how these shoes are proof that evil reigns in modern society. And if I read that argument I might be convinced. But for now, my ignorance is bliss.Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-13445920105426064982012-06-20T19:24:20.142-06:002012-06-20T19:24:20.142-06:00anyone who would wear a ugly pair of shoes like th...anyone who would wear a ugly pair of shoes like that is a person I'd like not to meet.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-58679784202595503492012-06-20T18:40:44.377-06:002012-06-20T18:40:44.377-06:00I don't find them racist or fashion. They look...I don't find them racist or fashion. They look a bit stupid, but would go perfectly with those jeans that sit below your bum with the undies hanging out.<br /><br />Haven't read Fifty Shades, I guess because it feels a little overhyped at the moment.Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-85132231243325054062012-06-20T18:23:25.656-06:002012-06-20T18:23:25.656-06:00Hand scuffs are negative thing... Any negative sho...Hand scuffs are negative thing... Any negative should not be encorporated to whatever... Thanks for posting this. At least im not gonna be crazy if i see it out... <br /><br />JJRod'zJJ Roa Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501127870785148555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-61781735232058804602012-06-20T17:48:07.299-06:002012-06-20T17:48:07.299-06:00The world gets madder by the minute.
These are ver...The world gets madder by the minute.<br />These are very ugly, I am surprised at Addidas.<br /><br />No doubt there will be some crazy kids who think they are cool...Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-55618299293592980452012-06-20T17:35:23.858-06:002012-06-20T17:35:23.858-06:00The firs thing struck me was prison shackles. Did...The firs thing struck me was prison shackles. Didn't think about slavery until you mentioned it. I think they are outrageous, way too costly, and ugly. A slave to Addidas and commercialism.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-76384092041519295662012-06-20T17:22:20.527-06:002012-06-20T17:22:20.527-06:00Those are the most amazing pair of shoes I have ev...Those are the most amazing pair of shoes I have ever seen. I'd buy them in a Parisian heartbeat. I'd sleep in them and shower in them seeing how I'd be chained to them. Slavery? Yes, this has slavery written all over them. A slave to Adidas. As in Adidas owns you, your ankles and your wallet. You're right, I should buy a second pair, just in case Dr. Manhattan wants a pair. :/Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-43395477561499669492012-06-20T16:51:32.398-06:002012-06-20T16:51:32.398-06:00Did not think racist---Just ugly!Did not think racist---Just ugly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-31048980027448761152012-06-20T16:46:55.701-06:002012-06-20T16:46:55.701-06:00When I saw the photo, my first thought was "h...When I saw the photo, my first thought was "hideous". I wouldn't want my sons to wear those based on their ugliness factor. <br />They remind me more of courtroom shackles than slavery chains.Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-62908603731315489802012-06-20T16:40:57.475-06:002012-06-20T16:40:57.475-06:00They didn't really say "slavery" to ...They didn't really say "slavery" to me at first glance--though I question why anyone would want to wear fake handcuffs.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-33414653930559769742012-06-20T15:42:55.568-06:002012-06-20T15:42:55.568-06:00Ah, the shoes are better than the pant's that ...Ah, the shoes are better than the pant's that hang down their butts. If they don't think it makes them look like slaves, why are we making a big deal about it. If it offends you, don't buy them. Personally, I think they're ugly but I'm not making any fashion magazine cover. Funny post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-5498802435892210852012-06-20T15:41:48.799-06:002012-06-20T15:41:48.799-06:00well they could certainly make you a slave if they...well they could certainly make you a slave if they rob you for those 350 dollars :) <br />I don't like anything that promotes crime and criminals and this kinda makes it trendy. Irresponsible if you ask me. <br />That being said, this doesn't mean I don't have a list of celebs whose obedient slave I'd gladly be... LOLDEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-82916794222320125202012-06-20T15:25:01.665-06:002012-06-20T15:25:01.665-06:00The price tag has me saying no way. I wouldn't...The price tag has me saying no way. I wouldn't want to be seen with the husband unit if he was wearing them ... or any kid wearing them. They're ... odd.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-13066595104861471432012-06-20T15:12:23.537-06:002012-06-20T15:12:23.537-06:00Don't know if they're racist, but they'...Don't know if they're racist, but they're definitely tacky. And like some of the other commenters I too thought they referred to modern prison life.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-51737911502795564262012-06-20T14:03:17.226-06:002012-06-20T14:03:17.226-06:00I thought they implied incarceration. They are the...I thought they implied incarceration. They are the ugliest things I've ever seen. Racist? No. Stupid? Yes.Brindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809660700359597836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-35399282067090299502012-06-20T14:01:15.286-06:002012-06-20T14:01:15.286-06:00I was thinking more prison wear than slavery when ...I was thinking more prison wear than slavery when I saw them. Maybe I watch too many crime shows, though. ;)<br /><br />If I had children, I wouldn't want them to wear them. They're kinda hideous.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-31486046447390217922012-06-20T13:20:27.351-06:002012-06-20T13:20:27.351-06:00Looks more like gang crap to me. After "skin...Looks more like gang crap to me. After "skinny jeans" for boys, nothing surprises me in fashion these days.<br /><br />Not that I'd allow my kids to wear them. Besides, they are just UGLY.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.com