Named in tribute to the Brazilian NGO we have been working with since 2005. ESPLAR* supports organic and family farming in the Nordeste region.- Upper in leather- Pannels in Leather - Logo V made of rubber and rice waste (22%)- 100% organic cotton laces- Tech inner lining (100% recycled polyester) developed to acquire a better resistance to friction and provide maximum comfort and flexibility thanks to its mesh structure.- Insole made of sugar cane (40%), organic cotton (12%), amazonian rubber (11%), & recycled E.V.A.* (11%)- Vulcanized outsole made from rice waste (23%), Amazon rubber (19%), recycled rubber (12%), etc.- Made in BrazilThe leather come from farms in Rio Grande do Sul. It is tanned in Brazil according to REACH standards. The use of water is reasoned during the tanning process. The tanneries supplying VEJA leather are certified L.W.G. Gold by the Leather Working Group, which promotes sustainable practices that have a positive impact on the environment in tanneries. * Escritório de Planejamento e Assessoria Rural (Rural Planning and Consulting Association)**ethylene-vinyl acetate
