Akana trades from Stall 77 in Aisle B of South Melbourne Market, selling handmade leather footwear developed with input from Melbourne podiatrist Andy Bryant. The range spans a barefoot collection, loafers, derby shoes and boots built with a wide toe box and zero-drop sole, alongside a classic-fit line with a more traditional toe shape for customers who prefer standard support. Each pair uses double-needle stitching, water buffalo leather midsoles and replaceable Italian rubber soles, and the stall offers bespoke colour customisation at no additional cost, letting customers tailor a pair rather than choosing only from what's on display. A 14-day return policy and restitch service support the shoes over their working life. The stall also stocks Maximinima's barefoot sneakers, giving customers a second footwear option alongside Akana's own leather range. Leather is sourced from Leather Working Group member tanneries using chemical-free tanning methods, a detail that matters to customers weighing up the sustainability of a leather purchase. Trading the Market's usual Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday hours, Akana suits shoppers after a considered, handmade alternative to mass-produced footwear.