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Common Projects vs VEJA
Two 2004-founded minimalist sneaker labels: Common Projects makes Italian calfskin low-tops with serial-number-only branding, VEJA builds Brazilian shoes from Amazonian rubber and organic cotton at lower prices.
Common ProjectsNew York City · $$$Choose Common Projects for Italian-made calfskin low-tops with no logo beyond a heel serial number, at a higher price.
VEJAParis · $$Choose VEJA if you want Brazilian-made sneakers in wild rubber and organic cotton, with visible V branding and mid-tier pricing.
At a glance
| Common Projects | VEJA | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | New York City, United States | Paris, France |
| Price | $$$ | $$ |
| Made in | Europe | Brazil |
| Fit | runs large | runs small |
| On sale now | 6 discounted | 2 discounted |
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Style comparison
Quiet luxury
Streetwear
Athleisure / Sportswear
Positions come from how strongly each brand is tagged to a style across its range — directional, and only the axes that separate them are drawn.
How the fits differ
Common Projects
runs large
Common Projects sneakers are widely reported to run large and long, so buyers typically go down half to a full size for a clean fit.
VEJA
runs small
VEJA sneakers are widely reported to run small and narrow, with many buyers going up a half size for a comfortable fit.
