‘Esplar SE’ sneakers

White ‘Esplar SE’ sneakers from Veja. Made from organic cotton, this lace-up model features a logo printed on the tongue, organic cotton laces, and the brand's signature dark blueish-grey V patch made of rubber and rice waste. The mesh inner lining made from recycled materials was developed to acquire a better resistance to friction. The organic-sourced and recycled insole is made from sugar cane, Amazon rubber, organic cotton and recycled EVA foam. It is set on a cream rubber sole made of organic and recycled materials.

Named in tribute to a Brazilian NGO the label has been working with since 2005. ESPLAR (Rural Planning and Consulting Association) supports organic and family farming in the Nordeste region.