VEJA's Recife sneaker, Made in Brazil

Brand new, never worn (no box) purchased in SP Brazil this month. There's the ease of no laces with VEJA's Recife sneaker, it’s a Velcro® alternative to it's versatile low-tops. As always, the French brand urge us to see past the aesthetic to focus on the use of recycled materials that reduce its carbon footprint: ChromeFree leather sourced in south of Brazil undergoes a tanning process where the use of chemicals and energy is limited, water usage is reduced by 40% and salt by 80%. Better still, after tanning, the water is recyclable. ChromeFree Leather 31% Rubber, 22% Rice Waste, 12% Recycled Rubber Outsole Made in Brazil