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Veld Hemp trainers in Ecru/Sage, top view showing cork insoles and green heel tabs

Veld Hemp Ecru/Sage

£110.00
(207)

Colour

Size EU / US Sizing Chart

Between sizes? Size up. Roomy toe box, good for wider feet.

Free UK shipping 1 to 3 working days
Free size exchanges 30-day returns
4.8 from 702 Read the reviews

Our take on a timeless classic - the field trainer. Pulling equal inspiration from the sports field and classic military trainers, our version is finished in our signature hemp canvas, with natural rubber gum soles and insoles made from natural cork and renewable Ortholite® Eco.

All our styles are unisex. View sizing

Recycle them with us at the end of their life ♺ More Info

The Details

• 11.2oz 100% Hemp Canvas Upper
• 10.4oz Organic Cotton Duck Canvas Lining
• Cork Covered Ortholite Eco® Insole
• Natural Gum Rubber Foxing & Outsole
• Organic Cotton Laces
• Constructed with Water Based Eco Glues

The Materials

Hemp

Incredibly strong, easy to grow and inherently organic, hemp is by a wide margin the most truly sustainable material we work with. Hemp cultivation requires no pesticides or insecticides, and only a quarter the water required of cotton. Even better, it detoxifies and regenerates the soil it’s grown in, as well as removing CO2 from the atmosphere at an impressive rate.

As a fabric hemp has similar properties to merino, being antimicrobial (low odour retention, which means it stays fresher for longer), and both insulating and breathable. It also softens with age, and is one of the most durable natural fibres on earth.

Organic Cotton

The organic cotton used throughout our trainers is grown with the intention of minimising the impact of its creation on both farmer and environment. Organic cotton is cultivated without insecticides, pesticides, synthetic fertilisers, or GMO seeds.

Natural Latex Rubber

All our outsoles and foxing sidewalls are made from natural latex rubber from the hevea brasiliensis tree, vulcanised in a pressurised kiln at 120º to fuse the sole to the upper. Flexible yet durable, natural rubber is a naturally sustainable product that’s ultimately biodegradable at the end of its life.

Cork

Natural cork is the bark taken from the quercus suber, more commonly named the cork oak. Sustainably harvested with no damage to the tree it grows upon, natural cork is inherently anti-microbial (hypoallergenic & resistant to bacteria) and hydrophobic (repels water) making it the perfect material to stand between your feet and the ground.

Ortholite® Eco™

Our insole foam is made from an environmentally friendly formulation containing both a renewable sourced castor bean oil in place of the traditional petroleum derived foam, and incorporates a percentage of recycled rubber.

Recycled Packaging

Our shoe boxes and courier bags are made from 100% post consumer paper waste and printed from plant based inks.

Shipping + Returns

Free size exchanges and 30-day returns
Wrong size? We'll cover the shipping on your new pair. All you need to do is post the old ones back. Unworn full-price pairs can be returned for a refund within 30 days.

United Kingdom
Free shipping, 1 to 3 working days. Ships from London.

Returns address
Collective Canvas, 22a Hanbury Street, London E1 6QR

Full shipping and returns details

Size Chart

How to measure your feet

Start with the EU size of your best-fitting trainers (usually on the tongue label or insole). Then measure your foot from heel to longest toe and check it against the foot length column.

EUUKFoot lengthmmUSMen'sUSWomen's
363.5217-2234.56
374-4.5224-2305-5.56.5-7
385231-23767.5
395.5-6238-2436.5-78-8.5
406.5244-2507.59
417-7.5251-2578-8.59.5-10
428258-263910.5
438.5-9264-2709.5-1011-11.5
449.5-10271-27710.5-1112-12.5
4510.5278-28311.513
4611-11.5284-29012-12.513.5-14
4712-12.5291-30013-13.514.5-15

Between sizes? Size up. Some of our boxes and insoles show UK and US sizes from an older conversion, so go by EU.

Still unsure? Email us at info@collectivecanvas.com and we'll help you find your size.

Transparent Markups

Transparent Markups

From the outset we've been driven by a belief that simple, naturally derived products should be available at democratic, rather than exclusive prices.

By eschewing the traditional retail pricing model and partnering directly with our factory, we're able to reduce overinflated margins, reducing the total cost to our customers.

Our Partners

Our Partners

We work directly with our production partner in Dongguan, China, visiting quarterly to work alongside them sourcing, developing, testing and fine tuning each product we release.

Run by a mixed team comprising New Zealanders, British and Chinese, the best of both Western and Eastern values are present in the workplace culture.

Most importantly, a commitment to ethical manufacturing is reflected throughout the workplace. All workers are paid a living wage, and are provided multiple benefits including health insurance, a pension, on-site accommodation, and access to English lessons.

Naturally Sourced

Naturally Sourced

In an effort to reduce the long term impact of the products we create, we go to great lengths to limit our use of synthetic materials to the bare minimum.

The uppers of these trainers are made from a beautifully textured organic hemp canvas, while the sidewall foxing and outsole are natural rubber latex from the Hevea Brasiliensis, tapped and collected by hand.

For cushioning we use Ortholite Eco® insoles derived from renewable castor oil rather than petroleum based, covered with a naturally sustainable cork veneer that helps wick moisture away from the feet.

  • 5 stars: 179 (86%)
  • 4 stars: 17 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (1%)
  • 1 star: 5 (2%)
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Oliver C.
Blue/ecru

Have only worn them around home and the office for 4 days so far but very comfy and should wear in more over time as hemp does.
Very comfy soles and the rubber is skate-shoe quality like the good old days.
Cant yet give the full 5 star only because they meed more wear for me to judge that.

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De-anna E.
Can’t stop showing them off

As a big foot biddie some shoes can make my feet look very long (I know it shouldn’t matter) but these shoes make them look like normal sized feet due to the careful design and I genuinely enjoy that haha. Other than that, the cork sole in the shoe is frikken Devine. So very comfortable, they look sick, I’m supporting a smaller purpose driven business with Mother Nature in mind and I can tell they’re going to last me a while. 10/10 and recommend highly. Thanks guys!

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Debra H.
Fabulous

These sneakers have delivered in every aspect !.. from the moment I opened the box I just knew they’d be awesome … comfortable, well made, durable and then to know that they are ethically made just makes them even better !!.. Thanks so much Collective Canvas.. I love them ☺️

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C L.B.
Fabulous sneakers

I am very happy with my purchase of the navy Veld sneaker. The quality is excellent and I love the style. Comfy and styley. I want to wear them every day

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Tom T.
Very Small

The shoes are an extremely narrow fit. I bought a pair of size 13s and was barely able to fit into them due to how thin they were, once I was in them they were also small length ways. I wear size 13s normally and dont have an issue so these are definitely on the smaller side

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Steve B.
Winning Combo

I was looking for some NZ made natural shoes when I found The Canvas Collective with just the type of shoes I was looking for and when they arrived not only did they look great with quality construction and materials they are amazingly comfortable. I have found my future shoe company and look forward to my next pair. Thank you so much for making such an awesome product here in NZ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Chloe
I love them so much!

Incredible quality. True to size. So beautiful! I have received many compliments already! Thank you so much!

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Oliver C.
Stoked with these

The colour is beautiful, they are so comfy and the attention to detail is on point. Highly recc!

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Bess
Comfortable from first wear

I love these shoes. They are a lovely deep brown colour. I have wide feet so I sized up which worked well. There isn’t any padding at the back which will be interesting over time. The footbeds are comfortable cork, but too flat to be amazingly comfortable to wear for long periods of time on feet. Overall, happy as with the shoes.

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Wendy
So cute, but wish there was more support

These sneakers are aesthetically so nice, I love the gum sole and chocolate brown colour and as well as what Collective Canvas stand for and the fact they can pair with anything. The only thing I wish was different was if there was a bit of padding inside the shoe itself (lining) as well as some arch support in the sole for support and comfort when wearing for extended periods.

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Jen J.
Blown away by the quality and comfort

I’ve purchased a number of sustainable sneakers in the past, and none quite compare in quality and comfort to my Collective Canvas sneakers. From the first time I wore them, they were neither tight nor rubbed - unlike the first few wears in other sneakers. I’ve had so many compliments on the colour and style already - absolutely love them!

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Alisha N.
Performing well :)

I’m very happy with these shoes!! It’s very stylish and the soles are comfortable. I was skeptical about the cork material at first, but it’s holding up well. I hope you come out with wide feet friendly shoes too. I’m somewhere between “average” and wider feet, so it’s definitely not something I’d be wearing to walk around the whole day BUT that’s a personal experience due to my feet width, not an issue with the shoe itself.

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Nuala Marshall
second pair, totally enjoy

This is my second pair of Collective Canvas footwear. The first I purchased what seems like two years ago and they are still going strong. I enjoy that they are comfortable to wear, a relaxed look to go with my lifestyle and made with products with thought to the environment.

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Cath F.
Veld Hemp Coffee/Ecru shoes

Absolutely love these shoes. They seem really good quality and look great. Happy to be able to buy NZ made shoes that are both vegan and made sustainably. Regarding fit, I am usually 39 but went for 40 having measured my foot and used the chart on the website - this was helpful as 40 is a good fit.

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Kate Brookie

Veld Hemp Olive/Ecru

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Lynda Voyle
First time buyer

Bought them last minute to go on holiday. Arrived on time. 3 days in and I’m thrilled with them and have received a number of compliments. Thank you

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Kim MacNaughton
Brilliant

Who doesn’t love a pair of shoes that are so comfortable you forget you’re wearing them from day one?!!

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stephen Quintano
Amazing

Amazing comfort and ****

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Customer
Love them

Love these shoes. Super comfy and they have moulded to my feet which is great. Would definitely recommend.

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G F.K.
Top quality

This is my second purchase from Collective Canvas. I got them because I was so impressed with the first pair I bought. I love the designs, and they're made with top quality materials. They also fit me perfectly, and are very comfortable to wear.

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Mary
nice shoes!

the shoes are very comfortable and are very well made. if you are between sizes after measuring your feet i would suggest sizing up as i feel like they will be a little tight in warmer weather (although the material may also relax a bit). i will say, the olive colour is far more olive than the pictures show (the pictures look more sage to me, however in real life the shoes are darker and have more of a true olive colour, maybe even khaki). overall pretty happy with my purchase, and love how sustainable they are!!

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Gwyn
Happy!

I switched to barefoot/minimalist shoes almost 10 years ago. although these don’t exactly fit into that category. They’re very comfortable with the foot issues I have. I would prefer a slightly wider toe box but overall extremely happy with these shoes. Comfortable and stylish. I kind of want one of every colour!

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Jess
Navy and Ecru

Bought along with with Ecru and Coffee Looper. Found canvas quite stiff with the Navy, guessing this is just the dye and anticipate they will loosen with wear.
Love the colour, not to dark but makes the perfect statement.

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Kaylene Wilson

Veld Hemp Coffee/Ecru

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Anonymous
Ideal everyday shoe

Comfortable and versatile. Have worn them almost everyday since they arrived.

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Customer
Comfy from day one!

So comfortable with the wider toe width and no blisters from the first wear! Great sustainability ethic too

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Janice Boyer

Veld Hemp Sage/Ecru

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Kirsten G.
My veld hemp coffee/ecru are the best!!

I hunted for the right sneakers… weighing up options for style, quality and price.
I LOVE my pair of veld hemp sneakers. I’m already planning my next pair. They’re SO comfortable, amazing quality, I feel super confident (love the colour!), get compliments regularly and SO chuffed that they’re ethical, long lasting and that I’m supporting a small local business. It feels ridiculous being so obsessed with a pair of shoes!