Inspired by the Brazilian volleyball shoes of the 70s, VEJA is reissuing the Volley - its very first model launched in 2005. Upper: Suede Panels: Suede Logo V: Suede Insole: Amazonian rubber (11%), bio-based E.V.A.* (42% sugar cane), recycled E.V.A.* (11%), organic cotton (12%) and others (14%) Outsole: Amazonian rubber (40%), mineral silica (23%), recycled rubber (10%), synthetic rubber (11%) and others (16%) Welt: Synthetic rubber (40%), mineral silica (22%) and others (38%) Lining: Tech (100% recycled polyester) Laces: Organic cotton (100%) Made in Brazil 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, without using any hazardous or prohibited chemicals. VEJA uses conventional dyes that comply with regulations. 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. Volley Suede Sneakers - Natural Sahara