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VEJA's popular model reissued

VOLLEY WHITE PIERRE is a reissue model of VEJA's iconic "VOLLEY" sneaker with neat stitching on the toe. The design inspired by volleyball shoes of the 70's in Brazil has a somewhat retro atmosphere.

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.

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.

The upper is made of organic cotton that comfortably fits your feet. The pair is lightweight, soft, and has excellent breathability. The toe and heel are made of 100% organic certified O.T. leather. This is the softest leather that VEJA procures, and it fits comfortably on your feet from the moment you put it on. The sole is made with 40% natural rubber from the center of the Amazon, the only place in the world where rubber trees grow naturally. By extracting liquid latex from trees, this natural rubber can be harvested sustainably by collectors without damaging the trees.

VOLLEY WHITE PIERRE sneakers have a nostalgic feel due to the combination of beige suede and leather on a white base. Like pure white sneakers, they are easy to match with anything, so they can be used every day as a classic pair.

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 the insoles and parts is 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 brand that is trusted and attracts attention, as long-established French brands and select shops share VEJA's design and commitment to manufacturing, and have adopted our products.