Typical price
£60
What it is
Trainers made from organic cotton canvas with wild Amazonian rubber soles
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What you need to know: Veja 'Volley' Trainers
We like:
The distinctive V motif; the organic cotton canvas; the wild rubber sole
We don't like:
Er… It's hard to find fault with these shoes
SmartPlanet judgement:
Veja Volley trainers get top marks for their cool, quality design. They also score highly in the green department by using organic cotton and supporting wild latex production in the Amazon to fight against deforestation. And the fact that they're fair trade means they are ethically correct too. A smart shoe indeed...
Score breakdown:
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Full review:
Trainers that help fight against deforestation? It seems like a bizarre claim. How could this size six green and white trainer, we wondered -- which looks so similar to other classic 70s styles from Puma and Green Flash -- possibly be good for the planet? Continue reading...
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