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Fury over new Nike Air Max women's trainers that 'look like an IRON'

The Nike Air Max FF 720 shoes, which are sponsored by England footballer Fran Kirby, have been slammed for sending out the wrong message.

Shoppers say the Nike Air Max FF 720, which has two cut outs and a thick clear plastic sole, looks like the household appliance.

They believe this sends out the wrong message - even though England star Fran Kirby and tennis player Laura Robson have endorsed the product.

A spokesperson for feminist group Not Buying It commented sarcastically: "I'm sure they’ll be doing this for men too, of course.

"Maybe it could be paired up with some 'extreme ironing' - you know, when people, mostly blokes, iron while sky diving."

And people have taken to Twitter to share their disgust today.

One drew the connection, prompting a raft of replies with pictures of real irons and captions.


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There is a bit of wit about that design. Lost on right-on Matilda. And before any comments I do about 70% of domestic stuff and always have
 




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