Volley black leather sneakers Men product image (primary)
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.

Veja

Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men

CA$29.95CAD
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The VEJA Volley is a men's low-top leather sneaker designed for casual everyday wear. It features a genuine black leather upper with a suede toe overlay, a recycled polyester lining, organic cotton laces, and a distinctive V logo made from Amazonian rubber and silica. The gum-colored outer sole combines synthetic and Amazonian rubber with silica for durability, and the shoes are manufactured in Brazil.

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

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
Runs true to size for most wearers, with a slightly generous width compared to Nike or Adidas. If between sizes, consider sizing down half a size, especially for narrower feet.
Water resistance
Suede upper lacks factory-applied water resistance.
Cleaning protocol
Use a suede brush to remove dirt and a specialized suede eraser for stains; avoid soaking the shoe.
Sustainable materials
Recycled polyester lining may feel less airy than natural fiber linings like cotton; the outsole blend of synthetic rubber, Amazonian rubber, and silica provides good wet traction.
Design inspiration
Inspired by 1970s Brazilian volleyball shoes; launched in 2005 at Palais de Tokyo.
Fit
Runs true to size for most wearers, with a slightly generous width compared to Nike or Adidas.
Breathability
Buyers report the recycled polyester lining feels warm during extended wear in high heat.
Traction
Outsole blend of synthetic rubber, Amazonian rubber, and silica provides good traction on wet and dry surfaces.
Silhouette
Silhouette traces to 1970s Brazilian volleyball shoes and was reissued retaining the original proportions and design language.
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.
Waterproofing aftercare
Users can apply a suede protector spray after cleaning to add water resistance to the untreated suede upper.
Sustainable construction
The 2024 reissue retains the original Volley silhouette while adding organic cotton laces, recycled polyester lining, and Amazonian rubber outsoles.

Product record

Title
Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men
Brand
Veja
Price
195 CAD
Availability
Out of stock

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Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a low-top black leather sneaker with a 1970s Brazilian volleyball-inspired silhouette, a sleek snug profile, distinctive broguing, and a suede toe overlay. It also suits shoppers prioritizing material sourcing: responsible leather tanned in Brazil without harmful chemical products, a lining and laces of 100% recycled polyester and organic cotton, an insole built on bio-based and recycled EVA with Amazonian rubber, and an outer sole of 50% Amazonian rubber with mineral silica, made in Brazil in sizes 40 to 43. Note that the fit is snug by design (the support claim reflects intended purpose, not verified in-use performance), the removable insole includes 26% other materials, and the retailer's material description varies between leather and suede.[1,2,3]Panenka Monochrome Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a slim, football-inspired low-top in glossy leather for office-casual wear, with lower-impact materials like organic-traced leather from certified Uruguayan farms, organic cotton laces, a recycled polyester lining, and a removable bio-based insole. Note that reviewers describe it as firmer than a soft walking sneaker, with owners of related Veja leather styles reporting a stiff break-in, and its slim shape shouldn't be expected to loosen quickly.[4,5]Black Detail Campo Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a clean, low-top leather sneaker for elevating casual weekend outfits, with ChromeFree leather tanned without chrome, heavy metals, or harmful acid, plus recycled polyester lining, organic cotton laces, and a sole made of Amazonian and recycled rubber. Note that reported feedback says the sizing runs small and cut narrow, so most buyers need to order a half or full size up, and the stiff insole can cause discomfort after a few hours or on long walks, with a break-in period of weeks for some wearers.[6,7,8]

Image Analysis

3 images
Volley black leather sneakers Men product image (primary)
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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
Volley black leather sneakers Men product image 2
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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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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
Volley black leather sneakers Men product image 3
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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionx 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.34 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Tongue label text (right shoe)“VEJA”
    1 regionx 0.55 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Tongue label text (left shoe, rotated)“VEJA”Partial
    1 regionx 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 regionsx 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 regionsx 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

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Variants

6 SKUs
All variants of Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4495253Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men - 40CA$99.95CA$195.00Out of Stock
4495254Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men - 41CA$99.95CA$195.00Out of Stock
4495255Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men - 42CA$99.95CA$195.00Out of Stock
4495256Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men - 43CA$99.95CA$195.00Out of Stock
4495257Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men - 44CA$99.95CA$195.00Out of Stock
4495258Volley Black Leather Sneakers Men - 45CA$99.95CA$195.00Out of Stock

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