RIO BRANCO by VEJA is a women's sneaker made in Brazil, crafted from ecological materials such as organic cotton, and Amazonian rubber. RIO BRANCO features a padded heel, a durable, grippy outsole, the iconic VEJA logo on the side and back counter and an Alveomesh upper. Alveomesh is a technical fabric made from recycled polyester that is lightweight, breathable and flexible. 

Material:
Upper: Alveomesh (100% recycled polyester)
Panels: Suede and leather
Logo V: Amazonian rubber (26%), mineral silica (22%), synthetic rubber (14%) and others (38%)
Insole: Amazonian rubber (10%), bio-based E.V.A. (41% sugar cane), recycled E.V.A. (10%), organic cotton (16%) and others (13%)
Midsole: Bio-based E.V.A.* (53% sugar cane) and others (35%)
Outsole: Amazonian rubber (12%), mineral silica (30%), synthetic rubber (49%) and rice others (9%)
Lining: Tech (100% recycled polyester)
Laces: Organic cotton (100%)

*ethylene vinyl acetate