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People are still debating over the pink or grey sneaker, 2 years after it went viral. Here's the real color explained.

A photo of a Vans sneaker has made a comeback after taking the internet by storm in 2017.

  • Someone uploaded the picture to Facebook, then the internet hotly debated what color they saw, similar to 2015's #TheDress debate.
  • The image resurfaced yesterday when musician Lizzo posted it on her Instagram .
  • Some people see a teal and grey sneaker, others see pink and white but there's no evidence that what you see determines which side of your brain is most dominant.
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Following isa transcript of the video.

What color are these shoes? Some people think they are teal and grey. Others think they are pink and white.

The image was first shared on Facebook. It has sparked a debate similar to #TheDress. So, what color are they really?

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Photoshop identifies the color as teal. After color correction, the shoes become pink. This matches these "blossom/white" Vans.

The difference depends on your sensitivity to light and how your brain is interpreting that light.

It's also due to the poor lighting in the image.

Answer: The shoes are pink and white!

EDITOR'S NOTE: This video was originally published on October 15, 2017.

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