Keep it long, treasure it long.

I am confident in the ease of walking

The sneakers VENTURI DUNE BLACK are a pair of VEJA's trekking type series "VENTURI". It features a thick outsole that protects your foot joints from ground vibrations, and like the rest of the series, it uses carefully selected materials that are kind to the wearer, the people who make it, and the earth.

What you can see in the background of the sneakers

This sneaker is a little special. It's not from a famous brand or trendy, but you can see where it was made and what kind of thoughts went into it. The materials used are environmentally friendly materials such as organic cotton and those procured through fair trade. Many people are involved in the pair of sneakers in front of you. You can feel this way with sneakers from the French brand VEJA.

VENTURI DUNE BLACK sneakers with a brown body and an impressive black V. The first eye-catching thick sole is a sole suitable for running called L-FOAM. Made with 50% natural rubber and 50% synthetic rubber to provide cushioning properties and protect your feet from impact while running.

The mesh material used in the upper is made entirely from recycled plastic bottles, and is breathable, flexible, and lightweight, all essential elements for a comfortable sneaker. The beige suede is almost white, but it's water repellent, so you can wear it without hesitation. The lining is made of organic cotton and recycled polyester, and the muted tones make it easy to match with your outfits. The coloring of these sneakers has the good taste typical of a French brand, and they are perfect for sports days, as well as for everyday wear when you want to bring a focal point to your feet.

VEJA means "to see" in Portuguese. A sneaker brand from France that asks the question, ``What's on the other side of shoes?'' and hopes to inspire people to look at the ``other side'' of manufacturing. Shoes are bound to get worn out, but VEJA has carefully selected materials and a production background where the creators can be seen, and there are stories and encounters between people.

Thorough material selection

Generally, rubber farmers sell the rubber itself, and primary products have low added value, but by refining and shipping the collected rubber directly at the farm, it is a direct transaction without intermediaries, and it is a reasonable price. We have a way to get paid. Additionally, the raw material rubber is refined on the same day it is collected, resulting in high-quality rubber products. Natural rubber is mixed with a coagulant within an hour of being collected, filtered, and made into a sheet to prevent the rubber from oxidizing, increasing its purity and making it more supple and comfortable to wear.

VEJA also has a vision for the future, aiming to eventually manage the entire production process, including raising and processing cows, in-house. In addition, the cotton material used for insoles and parts uses organic cotton grown in northern Brazil, and in accordance with fair trade rules, the cotton is procured from farmers in the state of Ceará in northern Brazil. Furthermore, we manufacture and supply products using organic cotton materials within a reasonable range of 15 tons per year without keeping any excess inventory.

Bright production background

VEJA, a shoe brand born in 2005, creates simple, clean, and functional sneakers that are visible to producers and consumers, and has many fans around the world. VEJA was born when founder François Ghislain Morillion and his colleagues came across a factory that makes sports sneakers such as volleyball shoes, which are popular in Brazil. Manufactured by a sneaker specialty factory founded in 1970. We continue to make basic shoes that are loved by Brazilians of all ages, from children to adults.

VEJA sneakers are hand-assembled one by one by local Brazilian craftsmen using locally sourced materials using clean methods, and 30,000 pairs of VEJA sneakers are distributed around the world each year. VEJA is a trustworthy and attention-grabbing brand that has long-established French brands and select shops that share VEJA's design and commitment to manufacturing, and incorporate their products into their products.