' Jackson says civil rights groups contacted the chief , asking him to intercede . Adidas called shoes a ` ` unique take on fashion and has nothing to do with slavery '' But critics such as Jackson labeled them ` ` offensive , appalling and insensitive '' Adidas issued an apology and said it will not sell the shoes .
Jesse Jackson says civil rights groups contacted NBA chief , asking him to intercede . Adidas called shoes a `` unique take on fashion and has nothing to do with slavery '' But critics such as Jackson labeled them `` offensive , appalling and insensitive '' Adidas issued an apology and says it will not market the shoes .