Veja
Panenka Monochrome Sneakers Men
The VEJA Panenka Monochrome Sneakers are low-top men's sneakers with a glossy black leather upper, featuring stitched overlays and a gold 'VEJA' heel tab. Constructed with O.T. (Organic Traced) leather from certified organic farms, a recycled polyester lining, organic cotton laces, and a removable insole made from Amazonian rubber, sugar cane, recycled EVA, and organic cotton. The outsole combines Amazonian rubber, rice waste, and recycled rubber; the shoes are made in Brazil (model FU0221394B440).
- Color
- Monochrome
- Material
- O.T. leather, recycled polyester, organic cotton, Amazonian rubber, recycled EVA, recycled rubber
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, minimal, sustainable, streetwear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Size
Specifications
Sustainable and eco-conscious sneakers crafted with O.T. leather and recycled materials, featuring a monochrome design.
Eco-friendly construction using Amazonian rubber and recycled materials, removable insole for comfort, Tech fabric lining.
- Color
- Monochrome
- Material
- O.T. leather, recycled polyester, organic cotton, Amazonian rubber, recycled EVA, recycled rubber
- Secondary
- recycled-polyester, organic-cotton, rubber, recycled-rubber, eva
- Style
- casual, minimal, sustainable, streetwear
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, weekend, travel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- O.T. (Organic Traced) leather upper sourced from organic certified farms in Uruguay
- Tanned in Brazil using less dyes and water
- 100% recycled polyester Tech fabric lining
- 100% organic cotton laces
- Removable insole made from Amazonian rubber, sugar cane, recycled EVA, and organic cotton
- Outer sole composed of Amazonian rubber, rice waste, and recycled rubber
- Sustainable and eco-friendly construction
- Monochrome design
- Made in Brazil
- VEJA French brand
Product Insights
The Veja Panenka Monochrome Sneakers Men ($250 CAD, currently out of stock) offer a dressier, glossy patent-like leather sneaker with a firm, office-casual ride and a narrow midfoot fit best suited for narrow to normal width feet. The true-to-US-length sizing requires a break-in of 5-10 wears, during which the minimal arch support and mild cushioning from the removable insole can be swapped for orthotics. The responsible full-grain leather develops natural patina, scuffs often buff out, and the shoe handles light rain but not heavy rain. The main tradeoff: a sleek, sustainable style and customizable fit versus a narrow shape that may not accommodate wider feet and a firm feel more suited for short walks.
Verified claims
- Length
- True to US length for most buyers.
- Width
- Narrow midfoot fit; best for narrow to normal width feet.
- Break-in
- The full-grain O.T. leather upper typically needs a 5–10 wear break-in before it softens and conforms.
- Arch support
- Flat, removable insole with minimal arch support.
- Comfort
- Firm, office-casual ride with light cushioning; removable insole allows orthotic replacement.
- Fit
- Best for narrow to normal widths due to slim last and minimal leather stretch.
- Sizing
- Runs true to standard US sizing.
- Leather quality
- Responsible full-grain leather develops natural patina over time.
- Surface resilience
- Scuffs often buff out; leather handles light rain but not heavy rain.
- Care
- Wipe clean with damp cloth; condition occasionally to keep leather supple.
- Wet traction
- The Amazonian rubber and recycled rubber outsole provides reliable grip on wet pavement, though extremely slick surfaces like wet tiles warrant caution.
- Insole customization
- Removable insole allows orthotic swaps to compensate for the shoe's minimal arch support.
- Cushioning
- Insole offers mild cushioning and firm feel, ideal for short walks.
- Style
- Dressier look from glossy O.T. leather, with a monochrome black and minimal design that works for casual wear.
- Ride
- Firm ride from football boot heritage, suited for office-casual wear.
- Cleaning
- Wipe leather with a damp cloth, spot clean recycled materials, and air dry.
- Conditioning
- Condition leather periodically, including during break-in, to soften and maintain suppleness.
- Water resistance
- Leather has moderate water resistance but avoid heavy rain.
- Insole maintenance
- Removable insole for cleaning or orthotic replacement.
- Sustainability
- The removable insole is built from Amazonian rubber, sugar cane, recycled EVA, and organic cotton, while the outsole uses Amazonian rubber and recycled rubber.
Product record
- Title
- Panenka Monochrome Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Veja
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side-profile view of a low-top monochrome sneaker shown in right-facing orientation; glossy leather upper with visible stitched overlays, flat laces, and a textured rubber cupsole.
- Silhouette and orientationLow-top sneaker shown in side profile with the toe pointing to the right and the heel to the left.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.88 · h 0.30 (medium) - Upper material and finishGlossy smooth leather upper with visible reflections, indicating a polished finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.66 · h 0.24 (high) - Stitched overlay panelsMultiple stitched overlay panels creating angular lines across the side, including a prominent V-shaped overlay toward the midfoot.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.54 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Lacing and tongueFlat black laces threaded through five visible eyelet pairs; tongue is padded and made from the same glossy material with a serrated edge at the top.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Cupsole and midsole textureBlack rubber cupsole with a textured sidewall including a horizontal ribbed band at the top edge and a crosshatched pattern along the mid-portion of the sidewall.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.66 · w 0.84 · h 0.10 (high) - Toe constructionRounded toe with layered stitched panels that follow concentric lines toward the front.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high) - Heel detail“Gold printed letter 'A' vertically positioned on the lateral heel counter.”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadows beneath the shoe; centered composition and even frontal lighting that emphasizes gloss on the leather.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray seamless background occupying the full frame with a subtle shadow cast below the shoe.
- Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally in the lower half of the image with ample empty space above.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven studio lighting producing clear specular highlights on the glossy leather upper and soft shadow beneath the sole.
Colors
gloss black· upper#0D0E0Cmatte black· sole#0D0E0Cmetallic gold· heel accent- Silhouette and orientationLow-top sneaker shown in side profile with the toe pointing to the right and the heel to the left.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the rear and outsole of a glossy black low-top sneaker pair; right shoe heel area with gold-lettered heel tab is foreground, left shoe placed sole-up in background showing highly textured outsole.
- Upper materialGlossy patent-like black upper with horizontal stitched paneling visible across the heel counter and quarter.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.45 · w 0.56 · h 0.39 (high) - Heel tab text“Gold printed letters 'VEJA' on the rear heel tab of the right shoe.”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.49 · w 0.22 · h 0.11 (high) - Padded collarPadded collar opening with visible black textile lining and a sewn zigzag stitch along the tongue edge.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.26 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Outsole textureLeft shoe outsole visible sole-up showing a dense pebble-like textured tread made of black rubber with small reflective highlights.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.08 · w 0.62 · h 0.60 (high) - Midsole and foxingBlack rubber midsole/foxing with a patterned band of small diagonal crosshatch texture around the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.73 · w 0.58 · h 0.20 (high) - Stitching detailVisible tonal black stitching runs horizontally across the heel and vertical stitch at heel seam.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.57 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - Tongue branding accentSmall metallic gold accent of a single letter or logo peek on the tongue edge (partially visible).Partial
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product photo with neutral light gray background; two shoes arranged with one heel-forward and the other sole-up; soft shadowing beneath shoes and even diffuse lighting.
- Shot compositionTwo sneakers arranged close together on a flat neutral background: right shoe heel facing camera, left shoe rotated sole-up behind it.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with soft shadows under the shoes.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse studio lighting producing noticeable specular reflections on the glossy upper and small highlights on the textured outsole.
Colors
gloss black· upper#0E0D0Cmetallic gold· heel tab lettering#8B8C8Crubber black· outsole#141413- Upper materialGlossy patent-like black upper with horizontal stitched paneling visible across the heel counter and quarter.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of black glossy low-top sneakers showing upper construction, lacing, tongue logos, and visible insoles.
- Overall silhouetteTwo low-top sneakers shown from directly above, positioned side-by-side with toes at the top of the image and heels toward the bottom.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.94 (high) - Upper material and finishShiny, patent-like black upper with high gloss reflections across the toe box and vamp panels.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - LacingFlat black fabric laces threaded through five pairs of eyelets, tied in a loose flat arrangement with visible crisscross pattern on each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.48 (high) - Toe stitching and panelingDecorative curved stitch lines across the toe box and multiple layered panels with scalloped-edge stitching around the vamp.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Tongue logo printGold metallic text printed on the top of each tongue; left and right tongues both show the same short uppercase word.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Insole printed panelRectangular printed logo panel on each insole showing a stylized V inside a rounded square with text beside it.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.75 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.75 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Collar and heel interiorBlack padded collar lining visible around the ankle opening with a matte finish contrasting the glossy outer upper.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.68 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light gray background, even soft lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped closely around shoes from a top-down perspective.
- Background and stagingFlat light gray background with subtle vignette; shoes centered and evenly spaced vertically in the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot perspectiveDirect top-down (overhead) viewpoint showing both shoes in parallel alignment.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft studio lighting producing diffuse highlights and clear glossy reflections on patent surfaces; no harsh shadows.
Colors
gloss black· upper#0E0E0Bmetallic gold· tongue logo print#838483light gray· insole#C4C4C4- Overall silhouetteTwo low-top sneakers shown from directly above, positioned side-by-side with toes at the top of the image and heels toward the bottom.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Veja
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