Veja V-90 Suede

Sneakers made from Amazonian rubber that prove sustainability and style can coexist - Veja V-90

Before founding one of the most prominent sustainable brands on the market, two Frenchmen traveled to factories in South America, Asia, and Australia to see firsthand where the materials for sneakers really come from. Veja V-90 is the slimmer, more elegant member of the family of models that emerged from this approach – a shoe built on the philosophy that sneakers can be stylish and ethically made at the same time. Unlike the bulkier V-10, the V-90 offers a sleeker profile with a leather upper and more pronounced cushioning. It's the choice for those who want a touch more elegance from sustainable fashion.

History: a brand founded on the journey for materials

The brand Veja was founded in 2004 by Frenchmen Sébastien Kopp and François-Ghislain Morillion with the aim of proving that style and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. Before they launched their first shoe, they traveled the world, closely examining the raw materials and sneaker production in factories across South America, Asia, and Australia. They introduced their first model in 2005, using organic cotton, natural rubber, and recycled plastic, along with a focus on fair trade practices and a lower environmental impact. Kopp describes the brand's design simply: "Veja is about simplification, about designing sneakers that we can wear every day" – inspired by minimalism, workwear, military footwear, and trail shoes.

Technology: wild Amazonian rubber and organic materials

What makes the V-90 a representative model of the entire Veja philosophy are these materials:

• Wild Rubber outsole: A lightweight, neutrally toned outsole made from wild rubber harvested in the Amazon rainforest – specifically contains 40% Amazonian rubber, 23% mineral quartz, 10% recycled rubber scraps, and 11% synthetic rubber.
• Organic Traced leather and suede: The upper combines panels of traceable organic leather and suede for a sleeker, slimmer silhouette than the V-10 model.
• Bio-based EVA insole: The inner insole contains 67% bio-based EVA (of which 53% is from sugarcane), complemented by 13% Amazonian rubber and 11% organic cotton.
• Organic cotton: The laces are made from 100% organic cotton, while the lining is made from 100% recycled polyester.

Design

The V-90 offers a slimmer, more elegant profile than the bulkier V-10, with a leather upper and more pronounced cushioning, making it feel a bit more refined – the ideal choice if you want something more stylish from Veja for everyday wear.

Who the model is for

The V-90 is a fashion silhouette for you if you're looking for a ethically made shoe with a distinctive design story – perfect for lovers of minimalism and sustainable fashion who want to know where the materials in their shoes really come from.