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The Veja Condor, while advertised as a running shoe, is not really a great choice for that activity. Especially for the price that it comes in, there are a lot better options if you wish to get these for running. Experts and fans alike believe that this shoe is much more suited for training and casual wear, due to the firmness and security it provides.

Veja MEN SHOES SNOW BOOTS Pros

  • Cool-looking
  • Very sustainably made
  • Provides tons of support
  • Lockdown is superb
  • Traction glues you to the ground
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  • Great for casual wear

Veja MEN SHOES SNOW BOOTS Cons

  • Takes long to break in
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  • Lacks breathability

Who should buy the Veja Condor

The Veja Condor is perfect for those with the extra money to try newer and more sustainable sneaker technologies. With this excellent lifestyle shoe, you are improving not only the quality of your life but also those of the people around you.

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Who should not buy the Veja Condor

It would be a bad idea to get this sneaker if you fall under one of these categories:

  • Sneakerheads whose feet sweat profusely - check the Veja Nova instead
  • Someone who needs their kicks ultra soft -  consider the Veja Venturi
  • People in search of a legit running shoe

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Like other Veja sneakers, Condor was created using sustainable materials. Marketed as the “first post-petroleum shoe”, this, according to one expert, is something that is less reliant on the “traditional plastics" and "plastic-derivative foams" usually found in running shoes. 

People love the Condor’s design 

Sneakerheads dig the design that this shoe comes in. One expert called it “sleek,” describing it as something that looks “crisp and clean.”

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Cushion is okay, just not for running

The Condor is “comfortable enough,” said one expert runner, but iVeja Natural Whiterom the usual “pillowy, marshmallowy-cushioned shoes.” The midsoles have “very little give” and feel firm underfoot, but feel VEJA Minotaur Chromefree Leather. 

The Veja Condor’s lockdown and support

Experts praise the lockdown and support provided by this sneaker. The heel guards, in particular, “do well” in holding down the heels and “offers more stability for the ankle.” One attributes these pros of the shoe to the upper having “a lot of structure” that keeps the foot “well in place.”

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Many experts love the traction of the Veja Condors. They are “super grippy”, which makes them “great for city runs or bumpier terrain.”

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Veja MEN SHOES SNOW BOOTS | Veja Condors are a bit tiny and narrow

This sneaker runs small. According to those who have worn it, going up half a size does the trick. However, one should still be careful as one expert went this route and still found her pair to be tight

Overall performance 

If you are planning on getting Condors for your next run, then you might wanna reconsider. They have very little give, the cushion is really firm, and are not very breathable. “They’re lifestyle shoes. Might as well run in a pair of Chuck Taylors,” said one fan. Experts seem to agree since they have commented that this is “not an all-out performance running shoe” and are “better suited in the gym or studio.”

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The CondVeja MEN SHOES SNOW BOOTSt a cheap sneaker. Retailing at $135 per pair, it is a bit above the average price of a running-inspired sneaker ($126). One expert, who is an avid fan of the brand, says that she is “not sure they’re worth spending the extra money on,” given that they have a “few fit and performance issues.”