In this week's comments update, readers are divided over Katy Perry's decision to remove allegedly "racist" designs from her shoe line. 
On the other foot: following the recent backlash against Gucci's balaclava jumper, which was accused of resembling blackface, Katy Perry removed two designs from her Katy Perry Collections shoe line. Not everyone agreed it was necessary though.
"Those are black shoes with little faces on them. Not "blackface" shoes," argued Milton.
"I agree," said Hani Santa. "Too sensitive ? there is also a light version with exactly the same features. Clearly it's not intended as racist, it's just a style." Victor wasn't so sure though: "The shoes play on racist stereotypes used in theatrical makeup, period! I highly doubt this was intentional but that doesn't make it okay. Nobody is getting punished here, I am just glad they removed the shoes and apologised."
Jam agreed, asking: "How are designers still making this mistake""
This reader had their own reason for not buying the shoes:
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