Recife Sneaker

$235.00
The bovine ChromeFree leather is smooth and light. Coming from farms located in the south of Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), it undergoes an innovative tanning process where no chrome, heavy metals or dangerous acids are involved. By simplifying the tanning process, the use of chemicals and energy is limited, the use of water is reduced by about 40% and the use of salt by 80%. After tanning, the water is recyclable.

Key Highlights

  • Perfect For: Everyday wear – Designed to be worn and loved daily, this piece transitions perfectly from day to night.
  • Sustainable Material: Natural Leather
  • Made in Brazil
Details

Made in Brazil

The use of a washing machine is not recommended as it may alter the properties of the different materials.
Before wearing them for the first time, we advise you to waterproof your shoes with a spray adapted to the material and to repeat this operation periodically.

Canvas models: the canvas can be brushed with cold water and soap of Marseille.
Leather models: maintain the smooth leather of your shoes with a wet cloth and periodically with a specific product in spray or cream. Suede inserts can be maintained by dry brushing.
CWL models: maintain the CWL of your shoes with a damp cloth and Marseille soap.

Materials

Upper : ChromeFree leather

Panels : ChromeFree leather

Logo V : ChromeFree leather

Insole : Amazonian rubber, sugar cane, recycled E.V.A.* and organic cotton

Outsole : Amazonian rubber (31%), rice waste (22%) and recycled rubber (12%)

Lining : Tech (100% recycled polyester)

Straps : ChromeFree Leather

Shipping & Returns

Standard: Regular priced items may be returned for a full refund, exchange or store credit within 7 days of receiving your item. Customer pays return shipping costs.

Promotional Pricing: Online orders that use promotional codes including "Welcome10", or limited time percentage discounts may be returned for store credit in the form of a gift card within 7 days of purchase. Customer pays return shipping costs.

Sale Items: Are final sale and cannot be returned.

All returns must be unworn, unwashed and in their original condition with all tags attached. Intimates are always final sale.

Why We Love the Recife Sneaker

Timeless

A style that won’t fall out of favour, for that sophisticated yet effortless look

Environmentally Produced

Materials made with less water, less waste, less pollution

Handmade

Unique products hand crafted by makers and designers

Veja

About the Brand

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.

VEJA sneakers are produced in high-standard factories in Brazil and Portugal.

The organic cotton used at VEJA is grown by farmer's associations in Brazil and Peru who harvest it with respect for people and the environment.

One of the main raw materials for VEJA is Amazonian rubber. Since 2007, VEJA has been working with Amopreab, which coordinates rubber production. This rubber was certified in 2019 thanks to the support of VEJA to improve the living conditions of the rubber tappers and protect the Amazonian forest.

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Since 2005, VEJA has been creating sneakers in a different way, mixing social projects, economic justice, and ecological materials.

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