The new name of the Nike sneaker "Tan and Black" has been getting negative attention from Ireland. This popular footwear company has accidentally insulted the Irish while trying to honor the country which is leading up to St. Patrick's Day. This new sneaker called Black and Tan Quick-strike is named after the Irish colored alcoholic beverage made by mixing stout and lager(two alcoholic drinks) in a pint glass. Even though this Guinness drink is Irish, it is not a drink that is commonly requested in bars of Ireland. Since the British paramilitary group is Known as the "Black and Tans." which had used brutality to attack armed Irish Revolutionizes and was also known for attacking Irish civilians.
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