A Walk in my Errand Shoes: Veja Sneaker Review
It took me a while to hop on the Veja train, but boy am I glad I did. Growing up, I was never a sneaker girl. I would beg my mom to buy me boots and heels instead of the sneakers she wished I’d pick up instead. Fast forward to my mid 20’s, I’m here for the comfort! It all started with a pair of Allbirds, then came a recycled pair of Rothy’s, and now Vejas are taking over my heart strings. So what do you need to know before you pick up a pair? Keep reading to find out.
Levi’s Dress | Vejas | Feed Bag
About Vejas Sustainability
Veja knows how to take all the right steps to be a leader in sustainable manufacturing. They use materials like organic, upcycled cotton for the canvas, wild and fairly traded rubber for the soles, as well as recycled plastic bottles for the mesh and knitted lining. For leather goods, they use low level chemical tanning and do not use leather that comes from areas of deforestation (ex. the reason part of the Amazon Rain Forest is being burned down). If that wasn’t good enough, they also ensure that their suppliers are paid a fair wage and they trace all of their suppliers. 80% of their workers are unionized!
Biggest tip: Size Down!
If you’ve read my shoe reviews before, you know I’m a 7.5 true and true. So when I read the reviews about sizing down I figured I would go down to a 7. Turns out, I would actually have to get a size 6! These Vejas are my first pair of shoes that I had to order a size 6 in. So when the reviews tell you to size down definitely size down!
How Long Does It Take To Break Them In?
I’m not going to lie, the first time I wore these Veja sneakers I received the biggest blister of my life. No lie, it was the size of a quarter and was raised about half an inch. I waited about two weeks for the blister to heal and the shoes were good to go. Honestly, I think I just wore the wrong no show socks (I now use Bombas no show socks). Based on a few Reddit reviews I read, I heard that the tongue can sometimes be tricky to break in. Luckily, I did not have that issue.
Are They Comfy?
After that first initial blister, they are very comfy. However, if I had to pick between Rothys, Allbirds, and Vejas based on comfort I would still pick an Allbirds shoe. They really do feel like you’re walking on a cloud. Plus, Allbirds have a little bit more room for your toes to relax in compared to Rothy’s and Veja sneakers.
How to Style
The best part about Vejas is that they’re so easy to style. You can style them with a simple denim shift dress like this, with boyfriend jeans, or even to make a formal dress more casual. The good thing about white sneakers is that they are so easy to pair with any outfit. Vejas would be a great shoe to explore a city in because they are stylish but are still comfortable.
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What shoes do you normally wear when you run errands? Do you have a pair of Vejas? Let me know in the comments down below.
As always,
20 Comments
Babita
Loved reading your review on Veja sneakers! You look so pretty on that denim dress!
xo Babita
http://www.travelhues.com/
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much Babita!
Ashley
Umm, okay sis! These white sneaks are so cute- and LOVE how sustainable the brand is!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much, Ashley! Me too!
Grace Sawford
White sneakers is my wardrobe staple in Fall. LOVE those!! you look so adorable x
have a fab day!
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! I’ve been wearing them on repeat lately!
jenniferpickering22gmailcom
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been wanting a pair of Veja’s for awhile now. Glad I know about sizing down a whole size!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
PeculiarPorter
I love them! Just make sure you watch out when you first try breaking them in!
Krystal
Glad to hear your break in period went pretty smoothly! I experienced the tongue issue mentioned on Reddit, but finally the leather softened and they are good.
The only issue I have now is the leather is starting to peel; have you experienced that?
PeculiarPorter
Ahh, I haven’t experienced that! I’ve had them for about 2.5 months. Is it only peeling on the tongue or other places too?
Kellie
This is a great review – I had a similar experience with my Vejas so I’m glad I am not alone! Had to size waaaay down and I think they still aren’t fully broken in after a year ahaha (though they are dang cute).
Love the picture of you with the bubblegum!
xx kellie
wholeheartedwardrobe.com
PeculiarPorter
Oh goodness! You need to stuff them with stocks and blow try them! I did that to my leather boots and it really helped break them in!
Lizzy
You look beautiful, Logan! Love your denim shift dress. The sneakers are nice too and look versatile. Sorry you got that initial blister, but it’s smooth sailing from here. 🙂
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much, Lizzy! Smooooooth sailing from here!
karasclosetblog
Those look like the perfect pair of white sneakers! I really appreciate all the information you shared in your review. Some of the best shoes take awhile to break in. And I love how you styled them with that denim dress!
x Kara | http://karascloset.net
PeculiarPorter
I couldn’t agree more that the best shoes take a while to break in! I love a good white sneaker with a short dress!
Jessica
Cute sneakers indeed.Also, loving the simplicity of this look, so chic for the season.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much, Jessica!
Kate
I recently found out about this brand, while I was doing research on sustainable brands and I’ve being eyeing a pair since then! I love how you paired yours!
ps. sorry about your blister, I understand the sruggle, it happens to me all the time.
xoxo
Kate | https://sparkleandthecity.com
PeculiarPorter
I’m so happy to hear that you’ve been doing more research on sustainable brands! Another great pair of white sneakers are Allbirds – they’re the comfiest shoes I’ve ever worn!