Richmond Hood Co

Limited Edition

The Xander (high-top) shoe is part of the Mike Shinoda DC Remix Series™ Collection, in conjunction with the Glorious Excess (Born) art show on display at the Japanese American National Museum in downtown LA.

This second DC Remix Series™ project is a great juxtaposition of Mike's unique influences: accomplished artist versus record-breaking musician, American upbringing versus Japanese heritage.

Mike chose traditional Japanese patterns and koi scale textures for his shoe and packaging; the sole features custom fish scale tooling created just for this project and artwork sublimated underneath. 'I've always loved fish, especially koi, and I thought the scales would make a fun pattern for the bottom of the shoe.' The many patterns in the in-box booklet and packaging reference fabrics and origami paper patterns that surrounded Shinoda growing up. 'When I was young, some people were surprised to find out that I am half Japanese. Growing up, I always looked forward to celebrating each New Year's Day with that side of my family. I love Japanese food and art, so I guess it's no surprise that those things sometimes end up being a part of my work.'

Mike's art, renditions of his latest work, is found on the upper, the insole, and the outsole; his signature is on the heel; and 'limited edition' is embroidered in Japanese on the tongue.

Specs:

# Soft resilient full grain leather or full grain nuback upper for durability & abrasion resistance
# Perforated upper panel for improved ventilation
# Lightweight mesh tongue
# Performance TPR wrap cup sole for cup sole function with a vulcanize cosmetic design
# Abrasion-resistant sticky rubber outsole

By purchasing here, proceeds go toward the Michael K. Shinoda Endowed Scholarship at Art Center College of Design, benefiting students based on financial need and artistic merit. # Every box includes a special booklet about Mike and his art.