Veja Esplar

The Esplar sneakers are named after the Brazilian NGO that provides technical support to the organic cotton farmers Veja has worked with for 25 in northern Brazil. The cowhide comes from farms in Uruguay, a country known for its animal husbandry and the quality of its leather. It is tanned in Brazil in compliance with Reach standards. Special attention is paid to water consumption during the tanning process. The suede is made from the underside of cowhide, 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 in compliance with Reach standards. Special attention is paid to water consumption during the tanning process. The suede is also coated with water-repellent oils without PFCs (chemical compounds) to protect the sneakers from light rain.