Upper: chrome-free leather
Panels: chrome-free leather and suede
V logo: suede
Insole: Amazon rubber, sugar cane, recycled E.V.A.* and organic cotton
Sole: Amazon rubber (31%), rice waste (22%) and recycled rubber (12%)
Lining: Tech (100% recycled polyester)
Velcros: chrome-free leather
Made in Brazil
Chrome-free cowhide leather is soft and light. Coming from farms located in the south of Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), it goes through an innovative tanning process that does not involve chromium, heavy metals or dangerous acids. By simplifying the tanning process, the use of chemicals and energy is limited, the use of water is reduced by around 40% and the use of salt by 80%. After the process, the water is recycled.
Suede is made from the lower part of cowhide that has been previously brushed to make it softer and more flexible. It comes from farms in southern Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul). It is grown in Brazil, respecting REACH standards. Particular attention is paid to the use of water during the tanning process. The suede is also coated with water-repellent oils without PFCs (chemical compounds) to protect the sneakers from light rain.
*ethylene vinyl acetate