Veja reviews and discussion

4.3

86% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Timeless, minimalist aesthetics
  • Versatile, dress-up-or-down styling
  • Sustainability-forward materials ethos
  • Often durable, long-wearing construction
  • Stiff tongue causes rubbing
  • Inconsistent arch support comfort
  • Occasional premature sole wear
  • Sizing quirks and narrow fit

Veja earns strong reviews for chic, versatile sneakers that pair with everything and often last for years, but the brand also draws criticism for stiff break-in, ankle-rubbing tongues, inconsistent comfort and support, and durability issues on certain models. Reviews cite standouts like V-10, Campo, Venturi, Esplar, Rio Branco, and Condor 2 for style and everyday wear, while noting sizing quirks, occasional squeaking, and soles or logos wearing down sooner than expected.

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154 reviews and posts

  • High quality! Cool look! Comfortable! Overall a good shoe alternative to competitors on the market that aren’t sustainable.

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    It’s a little too commercial now.

  • I love Veja's mission and values, but they're just uncomfortable. I bought a pair of shoes from them about 4 years ago and rarely wear them because they're stiff and never quite broke in. I've worn other leather shoes that are softer.

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    Find a way to soften the material so that it's more comfortable.

  • Love my Vejas! Definitely some of the most versatile shoes I own. Probably wear them 5 days a week

  • These are my go-to sneakers. Initially I bought them because I was looking for a more sustainable alternative to my Adidas and I've been coming back for years - gone through 3 pairs now. They've done a lot to upgrade them in terms of comfort level over the past few years, which I appreciate. Very sturdy and good for inclement weather if you waterproof them. Perfect for casual walking shoes.

  • Super comfortable and cute!

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    Wish the tongue was shorter and soft.

  • They're high quality and comfortable.

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    Very much too wide for my narrow feet, but I'd wear them daily if I could.

  • Love my Vejas... I've had them for about 2 months and they are fully broken in, stay clean, and look great with everything- I cant wait to travel in them. Shout out to the in store team in NYC who was WONDERFUL- I went in for a little retail therapy after a hard day and they were so kind and helpful, even though a few of my favorite pairs were not avail in my size- they kept working with me and my friend until we both found the perfect shoes which I walked out in! Love the mission of true sustainability and sustainable practice.

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    Because they are SO sustainable and do limited runs of products- they do not always have some of the common sizes in certain shoes. I think this is the way of the future for many brands, not over producing etc. but just fair warning if you are looking for a woman's 8.5 :p

  • I love my Vejas. They seem super durable and they’re very comfy once you’ve broken them in. They look stylish with loads of different outfits.

  • I used to own a pair a Veja's a couple of years ago and remembered loving them. I recently needed a new pair of shoes so I decided to get them again. I forgot how expensive they are! I bought a pair for 175. I ended up returning them though because they just did not fit right. They are super cute and go with everything, but I just don't think they are worth the price.

  • I purchased my fist pair of veja's from the store in france (brag). Then i wore them for 12 hours a day for the rest of my 10 day trip (second brag). My feet were a MESS for the rest of the trip, these are true quality leather good sneakers which means they're not fun to wear when you're breaking them in (think docs, but like cool and easier because they're sneakers). I did however, finally break them in and now i'm going to have to get another pair because i've effectively worn them everyday since i got them 6 months ago.

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    IDK they're sneakers, the feedback is like, make some with better foot/arch support because i always want that but also they're chic and i don't want to wear dr scholls so like i get what i'm doing to myself.

  • I really like what they stand for and their approach to aesthetics is great. I must say, I ordered a pair of shoes, but returned it due to a wrong fit.

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    I did not reorder, as I was not happy with their return policy and customer service when I wanted replace the pair with the one actually fitting me. Free returns were advertised only for me to do some digging afterwards to learn that it was limited to specific areas only.

  • The only shoes I have worn in the last year are my running shoes and my Vejas. They're very cute and comfortable once you break them in! After handwashing them they stayed structurally sound, and an overall great every day shoe.

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    Takes a little bit time to break-in, and you need to order a size up!

  • Love the style, love the mission, love the fit. Comfortable, great neutral styles to wear with anything. I got the Rio Branco and they are sooo cute with a retro vibe. Only knocking a star off because the treads are pretty prominent and some of them wore out much faster than the others which made my gait off and is visible from the side. I would buy a different style and I've shelved these because of the wear. Still love the brand, but wore out a little faster than I hoped.

  • I’ve been wearing Veja shoes and I love how they look and feel. They’re super versatile, comfortable once broken in, and I appreciate the sustainable mission behind the brand. It feels good to wear something stylish and conscious.

  • Cute shoes that are sleek enough to be office sneakers. However, these are not comfortable for walking and the quality does not hold up. I only wore mine for ~3 months before the edges of the shoe started peeling from the leather. The leather also makes deep creases (tears) easily. Good for casual, infrequent use fashion sneakers.

  • Veja's have the perfect classic look. I don't usually splurge on tennis shoes but was lucky to find a pair on sale at Nordstrom Rack that I couldn't pass up. My only complaint is the stiff heel- it rubs and causes blistering despite ongoing wear. This may have more to do with the style of the pair I have, but for such an expensive shoe they should be comfortable!

  • A friend recommended these sneakers so I gave them a try. Not really the style of sneaker I would normally purchase but I've really enjoyed wearing them so far. Comfortable, casual style, and goes well with most of my casual wear. I will probably get another pair when I wear these out.

  • NOPE! Just get uptowns at this point. Also not cool, but better than this. Respect for all the chemical stuff but there are like vegan sambas and all this, you have choices.

  • Been loving and purchasing Vejas for over 15 years! Would absolutely recommend!