Rio Branco Trainers

Since 2005, VEJA has been creating sneakers in a different way, mixing social projects, economic justice, and ecological materials. VEJA uses Brazilian and Peruvian organic cotton for the canvas and laces, Amazonian rubber for the soles, and various innovative materials made from recycled plastic bottles or recycled polyester.

• Materials: Upper: Alveomesh 100% recycled polyester Panels: Suede and leatherLogo V: Amazonian rubber 26%, mineral silica 22%, synthetic rubber 14% and others 38% Insole: Amazonian rubber 10%, bio-based E.V.A. 41% sugar cane, recycled E.V.A. 10%, organic cotton 16% and others 13% Midsole: Bio-based E.V.A. 52% sugar cane and others 35% Outsole: Amazonian rubber 12%, mineral silica 30%, synthetic rubber 49% and others 9% Lining: Tech 100% recycled polyester Laces: Organic cotton 100%
• Product Code: 112167290

A cult destination for trainers, VEJA is a sustainability success story. Sourcing natural rubber directly from farmers in the Amazon rainforest, VEJA prides itself on transparency, fair trade practices and ecologically-minded agriculture, ‘infusing each stage of production with a positive impact’. Proof that style and a social conscience can co-exist.