Our verdict
With Veja Rio Branco, it is easy to look dazzling and sassy while saving Mother Earth. Consciously fabricated in Brazil, sustainable materials and eco-friendly methods were used for this ladies-exclusive iteration. It displays a style stirred from a throwback profile that gives all its wearers a dress-to-kill vibe while enjoying its exceptional comfort.
Pros
- High-quality design
- Sustainable materials
- VEJA logo patch trainers
- Supportive for long wear
- Vintage look
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- Durable
Cons
- Overpriced
- Messy fit and sizing
Trainers VEJA V-12 XD022297A Extra White | Who should buy the Veja Rio Branco
The Rio Branco from Veja is a cool silhouette to consider if you value the following in your sneakers:
- a classic retro vibe
- quality construction
- aggressive treading
- sustainable materials
Who should not buy the sneaker
Many wearers consider $140 too expensive for this sneaker given some of its shortcomings in the comfort and fit and sizing aspects.
Some mentioned that a shoe of its kind should cost around $90. But you can cop a very similar style from another brand, the New Balance 327 with the asking price of $90. Another attractive silhouette with aggressive lugs is the Nike Waffle One ($100).
Rio Branco keeps you supported for hours
Many satisfied reviewers report that this Veja sneaker kept their feet comfortable on various occasions, including a full day of walking and standing on their feet. Some of the cases include wearing the shoe to Disneyland for 11 hours and induction the shoe out for a 10-hour walk straight off the box. There have been no complaints about discomfort or getting blisters from the shoe.
However, a few people did have an issue with the shoe’s sole. It turned out to be stiffer than they expected. For one person it was even “hard like a rock.”
But the good news is that the insole is removable, so you can use your own orthotics for better padding.
Fit and sizing are a bit of a miss
Many people weren’t able to enjoy the sneaker because of its confusing approach to sizing. The problem is that the sizing seems to be poorly explained on the website and the brand does not have 1/2 sizes. To increase your chances of getting the accurate size in Veja sneakers, be sure to check with this size chart.
The toebox fit also left a good number of wearers confused. It felt rather spacious and at the same time hurt the big toe for some. They mentioned that the shape of the forefoot does take some getting used to.
Excellent quality
As one of the reviewers summarizes it, “they’re worth every penny.” The Veja Rio Branco received plenty of compliments for being a well-made sneaker with quality materials.
One person even uses the sneaker for freestyle and house dancing which demand a lot from shoes. He reports that the Rio Branco has more overlapping material than New Balance Trainers VEJA V-12 Leather XD0202476B Extra White Babe.
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A good number of people love the retro-inspired look of this Veja. It can be styled with various outfits: be it jeans, yoga pants, leather leggings, or a dress. Also, be prepared to receive lots of compliments whenever you choose to put it on, just like many other of its wearers.
One happy buyer also expressed that the shoe looks just as good in person and on my feet as they do in the pictures.
Trainers VEJA V-12 XD022297A Extra White
Most buyers speak highly of the eco-friendly construction of the Veja Rio Branco. Manufactured in the region of Porto Alegre in South Brazil, the Veja Rio Branco is made of several non-polluting details:
- Its various versions are covered with ripstop, Alveomesh, Hexamesh, or flannel made of recycled materials.
- The lining is made of recycled cotton and polyester which provides added comfort.
- Its upper is reinforced with panels of leather and water-repellent suede that gives added durability and style.
- Its cushy midsole is made of sugar cane.
- The grippy waffle-patterned rubber outsole is sourced from the Amazonian forest.
Based on the general users’ feedback, more and more people are now conscious of how their purchases are affecting the environment.
