Women's Venturi II Sneaker

Story

Sustainable, responsible, Brazilian-made sneakers

As a certified B-Corp, Veja manufactures in ethically run factories in Brazil, sourcing natural rubber from the Amazon and buying organic cotton from Brazil and Peru. On their Venturi II, the breathable upper combines a layer of hexagonal knit cotton with water-resistant polyester made from recycled plastic bottles. In other words, these are feel-good shoes that feel damn good on your feet.

Features

• Eco-conscious mesh sneaker with suede panels
• Hexamesh upper combines recycled polyester with organic cotton for breathability
• Bio-based insole and midsole offer all-day comfort

Materials

• Hexamesh Upper: 50% organic cotton, 50% recycled polyester
• Panels: Suede
• Midsole: Bio-based E.V.A. (38% sugar cane, 47% other)
• Tech lining: 100% recycled polyester
• Insole: Bio-based E.V.A. (52% sugar cane, 23% recycled polyester, 12% other)
• Outsole: 31% Amazonian rubber, 26% silica mineral, 28% synthetic rubber, 15% other
• Logo: Amazonian rubber
• Laces: 100% Organic cotton
• Made in Brazil in factories that provide fair pay and dignified living and working conditions

Sizing

• Veja shoes have a standard sneaker fit that’s true to size, take your usual 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 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.