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Adidas makes shoe for every state. Here’s what Georgia’s sneaker looks like

Adidas is selling one Ultraboost X sneaker for each state. Proceeds go to Women Win, a charity that advances women's leadership. Every design highlights something special about a state. Georgia's design is an ode to peaches.
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July 8, 2017

Adidas has a signature look, but it’s stepping out of the box to create a shoe that’s specific to every state in the U.S. for a special initiative.

»RELATED: Adidas to mass produce 3D-printed shoe 

The company recently partnered with Refinery29 to select 12 women artists to make 50 Ultraboost X sneakers. The goal is  to help “ladies unite creativity through sport and reflect the individuality of the nation.”

Sold in an online auction, the proceeds will go towards Women Win, a charity devoted to advancing women's leadership.

From designs dedicated to Wisconsin’s cheese to Tennessee’s barbecue, each pair of kicks highlights a something significant about every state.

»RELATED: Find your perfect shoe at these 4 Atlanta-area stores

Can you guess what Georgia’s is an ode to? Peaches!

"Using food as a uniting factor and symbol of community, I created this sneaker with Georgia's most famous cuisine in mind: peaches," said Lizzie Darden, the artist of the footwear.

Want to see the other masterpieces? Take a look at them all here.

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Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.

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