These sneakers are Distressed but perfectly functional. Well loved and worn look, great Veja quality. Last picture shows side is slightly separated from the edge. Does not go all the way down. From the Veja website: Upper : Leather Panels : Leather and suede Logo V : Stitched Insole : Amazonian rubber (11%), sugar cane (42%), recycled E.V.A.* (11%) organic cotton (12%) and others (14%) Outsole : Amazonian rubber (40%), recycled rubber (10%), silica (23%), synthetic rubber (11%) and others (16%) Lining : Tech (100% recycled polyester) Laces : Organic cotton (100%) Made in Brazil The bovine leather comes from farms in Uruguay, a country known for its culture of animal husbandry and the quality of its leather. It is tanned in Brazil, respecting the REACH norms. Special attention is paid to water usage during the tanning process. The suede is made from the underside of bovine leather previously brushed to make it softer and more flexible. It comes from farms in the south of Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul). It is tanned in Brazil, respecting the REACH norms. Special attention is paid to water usage during the tanning process. The suede is also coated with water-repellent oils without PFCs (chemical compounds) to protect the sneakers from light rain. *ethylene vinyl acetate