Converse has pulled a sneaker advertisement after critics said the campaign used racist imagery, according to reports.
The central claim is that the sneaker ad was withdrawn in response to criticism that its imagery was racist. The available claim does not specify the individual images involved, the market or platforms on which the ad ran, or the timing of its removal.
The episode places Converse among brands that have faced scrutiny over advertising imagery and have responded by pulling campaigns. The claim characterizes the withdrawal as a reaction to critics who said the imagery was racist.
Details beyond the headline claim, including any statement from Converse, the identity of the critics, and the scope of the campaign, were not available in the underlying claim.