akme embraces a new design ethos through limited-scale pieces crafted by artisans. at the crossroads of engineering and craftsmanship, our products feature one-of-a-kind pieces of art. side stepping commercial constraints, creation fosters a symbiotic relationship with our community. a modern take on the traditional american workwear technique, akme footwear’s uneven and high-tech machine sewing is finished by skilled artisans with each stitch cut and knot by hand. the result is that each finished piece is distinctly special and genuinely unique.