Salar Sneaker

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A sustainable hybrid sneaker built for all-around performance

The VEJA Salar Alveomesh represents a new chapter in ecological innovation, merging a high-performance Vibram technical sole with the brand's signature urban aesthetic. Crafted in Brazil, this hybrid sneaker utilizes Alveomesh—a technical fabric made entirely from recycled polyester—to provide exceptional breathability and lightness for daily travel. Whether you're navigating city streets or more active environments, the Salar delivers superior grip and durability without compromising its commitment to fair trade and environmental responsibility.

Features

• High-traction Vibram outsole co-developed with VEJA to blend eco-materials with elite grip
• Breathable Alveomesh upper provides superior flexibility and airflow for all-day comfort
• Bio-based midsole and insole utilize sugarcane and Amazonian rubber for responsive cushioning
• Suede and leather panels sourced from environmentally audited tanneries for added durability
• Reinforced construction designed for a seamless transition from the office to active urban use

Sizing

• The Salar Sneakers fit small. We recommend taking one size larger than your usual shoe size.

Materials

• Upper: Alveomesh (100% recycled polyester)
• Panels: Suede and Leather
• Midsole: 61% Bio-based (49% sugarcane, 31% mineral carbonate)
• Outsole: 30% Amazonian rubber, 25% mineral silica, 24% synthetic rubber (Vibram co-developed)
• Lining & Laces: 100% Recycled polyester
• Origin: Brazil

About

Veja means “look” in Portuguese. It’s a name that came about after Veja’s founders, Sebastien Kopp and François-Ghislain Morillion, took a look behind the curtain of the sneaker industry and decided they could do better than the status quo. They realized that by skipping the marketing costs of bigger brands, they could build Veja sneakers from organic cotton canvas, sustainable leather, wild rubber, and mesh from upcycled plastic bottles. They could offer fairer pay for workers and attain a B-Corp certification for sustainability. In other words, they could make shoes that are better in every way: for the planet, for the people who make them, and for the person wearing them, too. Since launching the first pair of Veja shoes in 2005, the brand has done exactly that, and the company now boasts a wide lineup of stylish, sustainably made footwear.