Volley Canvas Sneaker

Story

A classic ’70s volleyball sneaker reimagined for the modern day

The Volley draws its inspiration from the classic Brazilian court shoes of the 1970s, blending retro athletic style with VEJA’s industry-leading sustainable standards. Constructed with a 100% organic cotton canvas upper and reinforced with premium suede and leather panels, this sneaker offers a lightweight, breathable feel that doesn’t compromise on durability. By utilizing agroecological and regenerative cotton sourced from Brazil and Peru, the Volley supports a supply chain that actively enriches the soil and protects the farmers who cultivate it.

Features

• 100% organic and agroecological cotton canvas upper provides a soft, breathable fit
• Reinforced suede and leather panels add structural support and long-term durability
• Sustainable bio-sourced insole combines Amazonian rubber and sugar cane for all-day comfort
• High-grip outsole utilizes 50% wild Amazonian rubber for a stable, natural stride
• 100% recycled polyester lining and organic cotton laces ensure a low-impact footprint

Sizing

• The Volley Canvas Sneaker fits true to size. Take your usual sneaker size.

Materials

• Upper: 100% Organic Cotton Canvas
• Panels: Suede and Leather
• Insole: Amazonian rubber (11%), Bio-sourced E.V.A. (45%), Recycled E.V.A. (13%), Organic cotton (5%)
• Outsole: Amazonian rubber (50%), Mineral silica (26%), Synthetic rubber (5%)
• Lining: 100% Recycled polyester
• Laces: 100% Organic cotton
• Origin: Made in 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.