Converse Pulls Ads Following Outcry Over Lynching Imagery
By Ryan Joe · Adweek · 2026-09-18

Adweek reports that Converse has scrubbed social media posts for its Chuck 70 X sneaker after users flagged visual parallels to racial violence. The Nike-owned brand issued a public apology acknowledging the creative misstep following intense criticism on Threads and Instagram.
Adweek reports that Converse has scrubbed social media posts for its Chuck 70 X sneaker after users flagged visual parallels to racial violence. The Nike-owned brand issued a public apology acknowledging the creative misstep following intense criticism on Threads and Instagram.