Veja

Veja is a sneaker brand with a different starting point. It was founded in Paris in 2004 by Sébastien Kopp and François-Ghislain Morillion, who focused on direct relationships with producers, fairer purchasing, and alternative materials rather than traditional advertising. The name means "look" in Portuguese. At Sole Provisions, the Veja collection includes Campo, V-10, and Volley sneakers in leather, canvas, and recycled materials, and it sits naturally beside our wider women's sneakers, men's sneakers, and women's footwear selections.

A Sneaker Brand Built Around Sourcing

Veja chooses materials with attention to environmental and social impact, and it points to its sourcing on the VEJA Project. That makes the collection a good fit if you like to know where your shoes come from. As always, check each product page for the materials used in your pair. If you like brands with a point of view, you may also enjoy Camper and Pikolinos.

Organic Cotton and Amazonian Wild Rubber

Veja uses organic cotton from producer associations in Brazil and Peru for canvas and laces. It also buys wild rubber from Amazon producers, and that rubber is used in several Campo and Volley soles. The brand says its organic cotton partnerships support farmers toward organic and regenerative certification.

B-Mesh and Recycled Materials

B-Mesh is made from 100 percent recycled polyester for a lightweight, breathable upper. Some insoles and linings use recycled polyester or recycled EVA. For lightweight everyday options, compare our walking shoes.

C.W.L. as a Vegan Option

C.W.L., short for Cotton Worked as Leather, is a vegan material made from organic cotton canvas with a PU coating, corn starch, and castor oil. It appears in styles such as the V-10, which is a low top silhouette with a V logo, available in leather, C.W.L., or B-Mesh.

The Campo and Volley

The Campo is a minimalist sneaker offered in leather and canvas versions, and the current Campo leather uses O.T. leather from certified organic farms in Uruguay. The Volley was introduced in 2005 and is inspired by 1970s Brazilian volleyball shoes. Pair them with women's socks or men's socks, and keep them clean with our shoe care products.

Choosing the Right Veja

Check each model's specifications before ordering, since materials and details vary. For a personal fitting, visit one of our Sole Provisions locations, or read more in our educational hub. If you want more support, add shoe inserts where the style allows, or explore our arch support shoes.

A Few Veja Details Worth Knowing

• Founded in Paris in 2004 by Sébastien Kopp and François-Ghislain Morillion.

• Veja means "look" in Portuguese.

• Organic cotton from producer associations in Brazil and Peru.

• Wild rubber from Amazon producers is used in several Campo and Volley soles.

• B-Mesh is made from 100 percent recycled polyester.

• C.W.L. is a vegan material made with organic cotton canvas.

• Materials and availability vary by style.

• Free shipping on orders over $75, see our shipping policy and returns page.

Explore More Sneakers

If you like Veja, compare it with New Balance, Ecco, Clarks, or Skechers. Browse the full women's footwear and men's footwear ranges, check new arrivals, and see sale items.

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