What starts as a single drop of ink can grown into an unstoppable idea. Growing organically, it can be guided but not controlled by existing parameters or boundaries and in a ritual with the 'canvas', becomes absorbed to the core. And although time passes and layers fade, that memory of the imprint will never be washed away making it more about capturing the impression all along.

This was the energy going into our Bodega X Salomon X-Mission 4 Suede ‘Full Bleed’, an all-purpose sneaker that leaves its mark by being functionally and stylistically in its element no matter where you find yourself.  Although the titans of technical footwear may be best known for their XT series which includes the XT-4 and XT-6, we were committed to finding a gem hidden in plain site that we could start a wave with, instead of riding an existing one. And when we saw the X-Mission 4 with its ‘90s design elements refined for the modern day, we knew we struck gold.

When thinking of someone to help us rollout this labor of dye, sweat, and tears, it didn’t take long to think of a versatile creative who could relate to the process, one whose love for fashion, vibrant ink, and of course, tie-dye knows no bounds.
 

Shaun Crawford is a lifelong multi-disciplinary artist from Harlem, NYC whose work transcends any label you can think of, helping to break down the walls between street art and high art. Known for his strong use of color and emotive characters, Crawford’s signature style is becoming more and more influential everyday and has led to shows at the likes of Martinez Gallery in NY and Anthony Gallery in Chicago.