
Veja
Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men
The VEJA Volley Black Leather Sneakers are low-top men's sneakers with a genuine suede and leather upper, a 100% recycled polyester Tech fabric lining, and a V logo made from Amazonian rubber. They feature organic cotton laces, a removable insole made from Amazonian rubber, bio-based sugar cane EVA, recycled EVA, and organic cotton, and an outer sole of synthetic rubber, Amazonian rubber, and silica for durability. Designed for everyday casual wear, these sneakers are made in Brazil (model VO2020510B440).
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Genuine suede upper, 100% recycled polyester lining, 100% organic cotton laces, rubber and EVA components.
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, sustainable, minimalist, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Size
Specifications
Classic black sneakers with sustainable materials and eco-friendly construction.
Genuine suede upper, recycled polyester lining, Amazonian rubber sole, organic cotton laces.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Genuine suede upper, 100% recycled polyester lining, 100% organic cotton laces, rubber and EVA components.
- Secondary
- organic-cotton, recycled-polyester, rubber, eva
- Style
- casual, sustainable, minimalist, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- genuine suede upper sourced from farms in Rio Grande do Sul
- tanned in Brazil without harmful chemical products
- 100% recycled polyester Tech fabric lining
- V logo made from Amazonian rubber, mineral silica and synthetic rubber
- 100% organic cotton laces
- removable insole made of Amazonian rubber, bio-based sugar cane EVA, recycled EVA, and organic cotton
- outer sole made from synthetic rubber, Amazonian rubber and silica
- made in Brazil
Product Insights
Veja's Volley Black Leather (suede) sneakers reissue the vintage Brazilian volleyball silhouette as a sustainable style statement, using organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Amazonian rubber, but trade off breathability with a warm recycled lining and demand delicate care for the untreated suede upper that lacks water resistance.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- True to length, wider than Nike/Adidas; size down half if between sizes.
- Water resistance
- Suede upper lacks factory-applied water resistance.
- Cleaning protocol
- Clean suede with a brush and eraser; never soak the shoe.
- Suede care
- Suede upper is untreated for water resistance; clean with dry brush and eraser.
- Sustainable materials
- Recycled polyester lining is less breathable; Amazonian rubber outsole improves wet traction.
- Design inspiration
- Inspired by 1970s Brazilian volleyball shoes; launched in 2005 at Palais de Tokyo.
- Fit
- Snug fit from volleyball heritage; runs true to size, slightly wide.
- Breathability
- Buyers report the recycled polyester lining feels warm during extended wear in high heat.
- Traction
- Outsole’s silica-reinforced rubber blend delivers good traction on wet and dry surfaces.
- Silhouette
- Silhouette from 1970s Brazilian volleyball, reissued unchanged.
- Broguing
- Volley has broguing from vintage volleyball shoes.
- Brand origin
- Launched in 2005 at Paris's Palais de Tokyo, selling 5,000 pairs.
- Design heritage
- Inspired by 1970s Brazilian volleyball shoes with distinctive broguing.
- Reissue story
- Re-released in Spring/Summer 2024 after a 19-year hiatus.
- Reissue history
- Reissued in 2024 with original 2005 design and proportions.
- Material updates
- Uses organic cotton laces, recycled polyester lining, and Amazonian rubber outsoles.
- Color options
- Available in sizes 40-45 and nine colorways across canvas, leather, and suede.
Product record
- Title
- Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Veja
- Price
- 195 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Side view of a low-profile black leather sneaker with a cream white 'V' logo on the lateral side, gum-colored rubber sole, black suede toe overlay, and a cream white heel tab with partial black lettering.
- Overall silhouetteLow-top lateral side view of a single sneaker shown flat, toe pointing right, with a slim rounded toe and low heel counter.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.56 · w 0.94 · h 0.30 (high) - Upper materialSmooth black leather main upper with visible grain; leather panels stitched together along the eyestay and midfoot.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.70 · h 0.20 (high) - V logoCream white V-shaped logo appliqued to the lateral midfoot, single-piece with clean edges and visible stitching around adjacent panels.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.13 (high) - Toe overlayBlack suede or nubuck toe-cap overlay with a slightly matte, textured finish contrasting the smooth leather.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.63 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Sole constructionGum-colored rubber cupsole running full length with textured sidewall pattern and a thin foxing strip above the outsole.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.92 · h 0.12 (high) - Lacing and tongueBlack flat laces threaded through black eyelets over a black tongue; tongue has a small cream white top tab visible above the vamp.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.57 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Heel tab and lettering“Cream white heel tab with black printed lettering; only a partial fragment of the lettering is visible at the far left of the heel.”Partial
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (medium) - Heel counter detailBlack heel counter below the cream heel tab with a slight layered panel and stitching.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light grey background with soft shadow beneath the shoe; centered composition showing full lateral profile.
- BackgroundUniform light grey studio background covering entire frame.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly below the shoe anchoring it to the surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.76 · h 0.06 (high) - Shot compositionCentered lateral profile with generous top margin and shoe placed near bottom third of image.
Colors
black· main upper#131414cream white· V logo and heel tab#C5C4BBgum brown· sole#AB8C44matte black· toe overlay#0D1213- Overall silhouetteLow-top lateral side view of a single sneaker shown flat, toe pointing right, with a slim rounded toe and low heel counter.
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Product
Rear and partial-side closeup of a low-top black sneaker showing the heel, heel tab with printed text, side panel, gum rubber outsole and textured sole underside.
- Heel tab text“White leather heel tab with bold uppercase black printed text 'VEJA' centered on the tab.”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.47 · w 0.24 · h 0.15 (high) - Upper materialSmooth black leather side panel with visible curved stitch lines following the heel and midfoot contours.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.38 · w 0.41 · h 0.39 (high) - Heel counter suedeBlack suede patch at the rear lower heel, visibly different in texture from the smooth leather above.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.57 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high) - Side V stripeWhite leather V-shaped side stripe partially visible on the outer side of the shoe.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.46 · w 0.13 · h 0.21 (high) - Midsole and foxingGum-colored rubber midsole with a textured foxing edge pattern wrapping the shoe.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.69 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high) - Outsole underside textureGum rubber outsole underside shown on the left shoe with a pebble-like textured pattern and a small recessed square containing a raised 'V' logo and the word 'VEJA' below it.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.63 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.15 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (medium) - Tongue tagSmall fabric tongue tag folded over at the top of the shoe opening; printed characters visible but too small to read clearly.Partial
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.23 · w 0.14 · h 0.14 (medium) - Collar liningBlack padded collar lining with visible stitched edge around the shoe opening.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.21 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting from upper left producing subtle shadows; image framed as a close crop focusing on heels and soles.
- Shot compositionClose-up crop showing the rear and underside of two overlapping shoes, one placed sole-up in the background and the other showing the outer heel in the foreground.
- Background and lightingEven light gray background with soft shadow under the shoes indicating studio lighting; no props or packaging visible.
- Image qualitySharp focus on shoe textures and printed heel text with no motion blur; small areas of the image cropped at the edges where the left sole extends beyond the frame.
Colors
matte black· upper leather#0E0D0Aoff-white· heel tab and side stripe#C5C5BBgum rubber· outsole and midsole#C49C5B- Heel tab text“White leather heel tab with bold uppercase black printed text 'VEJA' centered on the tab.”
- 03

Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-top black leather sneakers with contrasting gum-colored outsoles, off-white side V logos and white tongue labels; visible stitched suede toe caps and black laces.
- Overall viewA matched pair of low-top sneakers shown from above, left and right shoes aligned symmetrically with toes at top and heels at bottom of image.
- Upper materialMain upper appears as black pebbled leather with visible stitching along vamp and quarter panels.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high) - Toe capRounded toe cap panels in a black suede material with visible suede nap and decorative stitch lines over the toe area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Outsole color and edgeGum-colored outsole/rubber foxing visible around the shoe perimeter, forming a narrow border between upper and background.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (medium) - Side logoOff-white 'V' shaped logo appliques on the outer sides of each shoe, positioned on the quarter panel near midfoot.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.81 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high) - LacingBlack flat laces threaded through black eyelets; laces tied loosely and lying flat along tongue.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.34 · h 0.48 (high) - Tongue label text (right shoe)“VEJA”
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Tongue label text (left shoe, rotated)“VEJA”Partial
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Insole markingRectangular insole graphic with a large 'V' above the word VEJA visible inside each shoe heel area.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.68 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.53 · y 0.68 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium) - Heel tabSmall off-white heel tab visible at the rear of each shoe contrasting with black collar.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.81 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.81 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio top-down shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadows; even diffuse lighting and minimal reflections.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph centered on the pair of shoes with even spacing to image edges and symmetrical placement.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with soft drop shadows beneath each shoe towards the bottom-right.
- Lighting qualityDiffuse, soft lighting with minimal specular highlights and no harsh reflections on leather surfaces.
Colors
black· upper leather#0E0E0Bblack suede· toe suede#151514gum brown· outsole / foxing#A4A4A4off-white· side V logo and heel tab and tongue label#C3C3C3