Veja V-12 Chromefree Shoes

With their subtle vintage undertones and their traditional court-side appeal, these extra white and black, gum soled V-12 Chromefree Shoes from Veja arrive as part of the Parisian brand’s latest AW20 instalment. Made in the Porto Alegre region of Brazil and styled with uppers crafted from Chromefree sustainably sourced leather, these low profile lace up sneakers are further enhanced through their coated-canvas panels, 33% organic cotton and 67% recycled polyester jersey interior lining and their Amazonian wild rubber gum-toned cupsole that’s set to conquer any challenging terrain with ease. Crisp-white bartack stitching can be seen to reinforce all high-stress seams and panels across the profile, whilst the smart 8-eyelet flat lacing system is designed to keep the ‘Veja’ debossed tongue securely fastened across the arch of the foot regardless of setting. Rubberised bold-black ‘V’ shape decals complement the exterior and interior facing side walls for a pop of contemporary colour, whilst the monochrome padded ankle tabs are signed off with further ‘Veja’ print branding for a clean-lined finish that honours the brand’s admirable minimalist aesthetic.

Born from a desire to ‘restore the balance in global trade’, Paris based Veja is a footwear brand inspired by the notion of global connectedness. Founded in 2005 after a revealing and revolutionary visit to a Chinese manufacturing factory just two years earlier, François-Ghislain Morillion and Sébastien Kopp continue to steer Veja towards its ecological ethos, helping bring consumers and producers closer together through fair-trade exchanges and the active use of more reputable manufacturing methods.