Fashion / NewsReebok gives shoes to people who burned their New BalanceThe brand helps out those who destroyed their NB trainers after the label expressed support for TrumpShareLink copied ✔️November 22, 2016FashionNewsTextTed Stansfield They say you reap what you sow and earlier this month, New Balance expressed support for US president-elect Donald Trump and got fire in return. People destroyed their NB trainers by setting fire to them, throwing them out of the window and flushing them down the loo. That’s not all – the brand also reaped an endorsement from neo-nazi website The Daily Stormer who crowned its produce as the “Official Shoes of White People”, which is what every marketing team wants. Jk. But one brand’s publicity nightmare is another’s dream-come-true. Reebok has taken it upon itself to give shoes to people who have destroyed theirs in a fit of anti-Trump, anti-New Balance rage. The label responded to one Twitter user who filmed himself throwing his New Balance trainers out of the window with “I’ve got a feeling you might need a new pair of kicks. Shoot us a DM, we’ve got your back.” Similarly, it replied to another user who attempted to flush her shoes down the toilet, “Since it looks like your toilet may be clogged, shoot us a DM & we’ll send you some kicks to walk to the closest bathroom.” As for New Balance, the brand has since clarified its position saying that the quote (originally given by the company’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Matt LeBretton) was taken out of context. “The statement is correct in the context of trade, not talking about large geo-political anything, but in the context of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement,” LeBretton said in an interview with Buzzfeed. “It’s inaccurate. Everything I’ve said is in the context of trade.” @omaha_trash I've got a feeling you might need a new pair of kicks. Shoot us a DM, we've got your back. 💪— Reebok Classic (@ReebokClassics) November 11, 2016@artsy_indy Since it looks like your toilet may be clogged, shoot us a DM & we'll send you some kicks to walk to the closest bathroom. 👀— Reebok Classic (@ReebokClassics) November 11, 2016Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREHat summer! Meet the young milliners taking over London fashionKiko Mizuhara on slowing down, shutting up and touching grass RIMOWAGeorge Riley unpacks her favourite travel spots for RIMOWA Washing-up gloves have made it out the kitchen Stone Island Marina takes us straight to the source for SS26 Crying in couture: Ellie Misner’s new collection is a beautiful disaster OnMeet the creatives turning up the heat in Lagos with Burna Boy and OnThe biggest fashion collabs you missed in MarchIn pictures: Robbie McIntosh captures the next generation of Champion youthBLACKPINK style file: All of Lisa’s greatest fashion momentsCrying in couture: Ellie Misner’s new collection is a beautiful disaster Nike How the Dazed US team are AirmaxxingEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy