Veja Recife Sneakers in Extra White Natural Still on Nordstrom and other retail sites for full price!Since 2005, VEJA has revolutionized sneaker production by prioritizing social projects, economic justice, and ecological materials. This classic court shoe was reimagined with easy-close straps.DESIGN- A 3-strap court sneaker in chrome-free leather.- Suede logo and back panels.FABRIC & CARE- Upper: Chrome-free leather- Panels: Chrome-free leather and suede- Logo V: Suede- Insole: Amazonian rubber (11%), sugar cane (42%), recycled E.V.A. ethylene vinyl acetate (11%), organic cotton (12%), and others (14%)- Outsole: Amazonian rubber (40%), silica mineral (23%), recycled rubber (10%), synthetic rubber (11%), and others (16%)- Welt: Synthetic rubber (40%), silica mineral (22%), and others (38%)- Lining : Tech (100% recycled polyester)- Straps : Chrome-free leather- Ethically made in BrazilSUSTAINABILITY- This product was created using considered materials.- The bovine chrome-free leather is smooth and light. Coming 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. By simplifying the tanning process, the use of chemicals and energy is limited, the use of water is reduced by about 40%, and the use of salt by 80%. After tanning, the water is recyclable.