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Veja's sneakers are always thoughtfully made - this award-winning ecological 'Condor 2' pair has Alveomesh uppers developed using 100% recycled plastic bottles. As the result of four years' worth of research and development, they have L-Foam cushioning and bouncy soles - blended with Amazonian rubber and rice waste - that'll quite literally put a spring in your step. They're designed for running but perfect for slow-paced days, too.
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.
'VEJA soles are made with 20-30% natural rubber. purchased directly from seringueiro (rubber tapping) communities in the Amazon forest. VEJA uses a high proportion of organic cotton in the canvas, laces and uppers of many of its models.'