Founded in Brooklyn, NY by Keiko Hirosue. k* shoes are created with a strong belief that beauty does not demand sacrifices in comfort and versatility. The silhouettes can run from day to night, and expert construction guarantees great fit and comfort.

After several years training through classes at a nearby community center and apprentice with local artists, Keiko began hand-crafting one-of-a-kind pairs of shoes that reflected her love of active life in the city; walking, biking, & dancing, colors, texture and above all, craftmanship. In 2006, she started teaching her own workshops at the Brooklyn Artists Gym. Inspired by the cooperative environment generated within her classes, Keiko soft-launched k* in Fall of 2008, a collection as a continuation of her vision: chic silhouettes that can run from day to night, and expert construction that guarantees great fit and comfort. Hunting for manufacturers in the USA, Keiko now works with experienced manufacturers in Brooklyn and Queens. Now she is back in her studio, designing and teaching. ((a note from keiko: please check each style to see where they are made. there was a time when k* shoes were made in China.))