VEJA and ARPENTEUR combine their expertise to reinterpret the Panenka, one of the brand's signature models, in a minimalist yet detail-rich version. A collaboration that celebrates the shared values of both brands.

The most striking aspect of this collaboration is what is missing. For the first time, VEJA's iconic "V" disappears from the sneaker. This radical choice highlights the Panenka's materials and craftsmanship: visible stitching, O.T. (Organic Traced) leather, contrasting suede, and a bold quilted finish. The result is clean and elegant, emphasizing the quality of the product and its materials. The branding is not entirely absent, however: the VEJA logo appears discreetly on the tongue, mirrored by the ARPENTEUR logo on the heel, while a leather tag attached to the laces brings both worlds together.

Beyond aesthetics, this collaboration is built on shared convictions. For both brands, how a product is made matters just as much as its design. VEJA ensures the best possible working conditions for the teams that source and collect materials, while ARPENTEUR, founded in Lyon in 2011 and committed to "made in France," typically manufactures all its products domestically. Produced in Brazil, this Panenka adheres to the same high standards of quality and labor rights: certified factories, fair conditions, and meticulous craftsmanship. In terms of materials, the shoe prioritizes sustainable and bio-based components, from traced leather to the Amazonian rubber sole.

By removing its logo, VEJA takes a gamble on letting the product speak for itself, going against the grain of a sneaker market often dominated by visual branding.

The model is available now on veja.fr as well as at Centrecommercial.cc.