Kenneth Cole ripped over controversial Syria tweet

“Boots on the ground” or not, let’s not forget about sandals, pumps and loafers. #Footwear

— Kenneth Cole (@KennethCole) September 5, 2013

Twitter was not amused.

Dude you’re really bad at this. RT @KennethCole “Boots on the ground” or not, let’s not forget about sandals, pumps and loafers. #Footwear

— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) September 5, 2013

ummm. RT @KennethCole: “Boots on the ground” or not, let’s not forget about sandals, pumps and loafers. #Footwear

— KateNocera (@KateNocera) September 5, 2013

For the most part.

Satin not sarin, amirite? RT @KennethCole “Boots on the ground” or not, let’s not forget about sandals, pumps and loafers. #Footwear

— Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt) September 5, 2013

It’s not the first time the fashion designer has sparked an uproar over a controversial tweet about a current event. In 2011, Cole apologized for using the Arab Spring to sell its spring fashion collection.