Veja Esplar White Leather Lace Up Shoes Sneakers Suede Women's 8 Upper: Leather Panels: Leather and suede Logo V: Stitched Insole: Amazonian rubber (11%), bio-based E.V.A. (42% sugar cane), recycled E.V.A.(11%), organic cotton (12%) and others (14%) Outsole: Amazonian rubber (40%), silica mineral (23%), recycled rubber (10%), synthetic rubber (11%) and others (16%) Welt: Synthetic rubber (40%), silica mineral (22%) and others (38%) Lining: Tech (100% recycled polyester) Laces: Organic cotton (100%) Made in Brazil The bovine leather comes from farms in Uruguay, a country known for its culture of animal husbandry and the quality of its leather. It is tanned in Brazil, respecting the REACH norms. Special attention is paid to water usage during the tanning process. Veja is a sustainable fashion brand that produces sneakers using fair trade, organic materials, and innovative design. Slow fashion. Classic. Tennis shoes. Sneakers. See last two photos of close ups of scuffs.