The Most Controversial Sneaker Stories of 2015

While sneaker controversy is nothing new, shoes seemed to dominate the headlines more than ever this year.

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From adidas Ultra and Yeezy Boosts to "OVO" and Supreme x Air Jordans, 2015 had its share of great sneaker moments, but it had just as many controversial ones. While sneaker controversy is nothing new, shoes seemed to dominate the headlines more than ever this year, and we're not even including the countless instances of sneaker-related violence. Below, we've recapped some of the sneaker stories that you couldn't stop talking about this year.

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Maryland residents voice disapproval of Nike’s KD 8 nickname.

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NFL fines players for wearing awareness-related cleats.

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Nike catches heat over Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

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Jim Jones gets busted with fake Air Jordans.

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Skateboarder wears adidas Yeezy Boost 350s.

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Skechers bites, then bites some more.

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Nike accidentally gives sneaker a racist name.

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James Harden wears Jordan and Nike sneakers after Agreeing to $200M deal with adidas.

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Sneaker store dips Supreme x Air Jordans in paint.

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Kanye West says everybody who wants Yeezys will get Yeezys.

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