White and gold-tone ‘Recife’ sneakers from Veja. Crafted from soft and lightweight chrome-free bovine leather that comes from farms located in the south of Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), it undergoes an innovative tanning process where no chrome, heavy metals or dangerous acids are involved. This model features a velcro closure and the brand’s signature V patch in made of rubber and rice waste. The organic-sourced and recycled insole consists of sugar cane, Amazon rubber, organic cotton and recycled EVA. It is set on a cream rubber sole made from organic and recycled materials.