Women's Rio Branco Sneaker

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Clean, classic sneakers made from recycled plastic

Some things never go out of style—like Veja’s classic Rio Branco Sneaker. Ethically made in Brazil, the Alveomesh upper is made entirely from recycled polyester, making this everyday shoe light, flexible, and breathable. Other eco-friendly materials are sourced close to home: the organic cotton is grown in Brazil and Peru, and the natural rubber comes straight from the Amazon. In other words, these are feel-good shoes that feel damn good on your feet.

Features

• Ethical, eco-conscious sneaker
• Alveomesh uppers are lightweight, breathable, and made from recycled polyester
• Panels made from leather and water-repellent suede
• Amazonian rubber Veja logo
• Bio-based insole and midsole offer all-day comfort

Materials

• Alveomesh Upper: 100% Recycled polyester
• Panels: Leather and suede
• Midsole: Bio-based E.V.A. (52% sugar cane, 35% other)
• Tech lining: 100% Recycled polyester
• Insole: Bio-based E.V.A. and Amazonian rubber
• Outsole: 12% Amazonian rubber, 30% silica mineral, 49% synthetic rubber, 9% other
• Logo: Amazonian rubber
• Laces: 100% Organic cotton
• Made in Brazil, in factories that provide fair pay and dignified living and working conditions

Sizing

• The Rio Branco Mesh Sneaker has a slightly snug fit, we recommend taking one size above your normal shoe size
• See size conversions in the chart below

	37	38	39	40	41	42
US Women's	6	7	8	9	10	11
Length (Inches)	9.17	9.45	9.69	9.96	10.24	10.47

Care

• Hand wash cold or spot clean and lay flat to dry
• Before wearing them for the first time, Veja recommends using a waterproof spray for added protection

About Veja

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. 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.