The bovine leather of the Veja V-12 Leather Extra White Sable sneakers comes from farms in Uruguay, a country known for its culture of animal husbandry and the quality of its leather. It is tanned in Brazil, respecting the REACH norms. Special attention is paid to water usage during the tanning process.
The suede is made from the underside of bovine leather previously brushed to make it softer and more flexible. It comes from farms in the south of Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul). It is tanned in Brazil, respecting the REACH norms.
Special attention is paid to water usage during the tanning process. The suede is also coated with water-repellent oils without PFCs (chemical compounds) to protect the sneakers from light rain.
V-12 Leather Extra White Sable Specifications
Upper : Leather
Panels : Leather V : 26% Amazonian rubber
Insole : 11% Amazonian rubber, 42% sugar cane, 11% recycled E.V.A. & 12% organic cotton
Sole : 40% Amazonian rubber & 10% recycled rubber
Lining : Tech (100% recycled polyester)
Laces : 100% organic cotton
Origin: Made in Brazil