September 06, 2026

Fête Collection | Savanna's Fete | Campaign shoot

Fête Collection

Nothing feels better than planning a fire (read: drop-dead-gorgeous) outfit for a wedding, birthday or dinner party. I live for the joy of getting dressed and my shoes stealing the spotlight.

This time last year, I’m reminded of the thoughtful planning of a close friend’s wedding in Lagos, Nigeria. The surge of dopamine that gave me! In Nigerian culture (and other African cultures), it’s customary to look your best on special occasions. That’s the catalyst for this collection; the feeling of having planned an event for so long and every aspect coming together perfectly. If you’ve ever hosted, you know the satisfaction of seeing your guests look their best and your plans coming to fruition.

The Fete collection is my way of bringing that celebratory feeling alive through shoes: it’s a melange of gift giving, thoughtful planning & looking your best. My intention for this collection is that you have the perfect shoes for celebrating life’s special moments.

Savanna’s Fête

It’s a celebration of women's special moments! Ivory honours a bride on her nuptials. Bon bon offers the joys of a birthday and the wisdom that comes with age. Strut celebrates her endeavours and accomplishments! Stayed tuned on our instagram to see the reveal of all 3 shoes.

Check out our carousel where we shared our moodboard.

You heard it here first, on September 14th, the collection launches and will be available for pre-order on our website!

Campaign Shoot

We had a lot of fun last weekend shooting the campaign for Fête. Here’s a BTS where we feature the Ivory. Stay close to both Savanna & Strutstuf’s socials for all the BTS

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Comfort Report

The comfort report serves as a guide to support our customers in making data-driven decisions regarding their purchases. For every shoe we create, we will have a comfort report that will provide ratings across the various parameters.

The higher the comfort score, the more comfortable it is.

Parameter	Definition	Influence On Comfort	Indicators	Strutstuf Frame Of Reference	Scoring Scale (1–5)
Heel Height	A measure of the vertical distance from heel to ground	Affects pressure distribution and calf strain	Heel fatigue, forefoot pressure	1: High heel >4inches; 3: Mid heel between 3 to 4inches; 5: Low heel >3 inches	1 = Painful, too high; 3 = Manageable; 5 = Balanced, supportive
Heel Incline	The angle of steepness of the midsole relative to the heel height. It accounts for the slope with/out forefoot pressure	Influences posture and arch tension	Arch strain, foot sliding	1: >90 degrees; 3: 75-90 degrees; 5:<75 degrees.Typical heels are between 50-75 degrees	1 = Feels unnatural; 3 = Slight strain; 5 = Feels seamless
Heel Shape	Geometric design of the heel	Affects stability,weight distribution, and balance	Ankle wobble, instability	1: slim style heels; 3: block style heels; 5: Flat wide heels	1 = Wobbly; 3 = Stable on flat surfaces; 5 = Stable across all terrain
Toe Box Width	Horizontal width across toes	Constriction can cause pinching or nerve pain (e.g.,bunions)	Numbness, pressure points	1: Narrow fit; 3: Standard fit; 5: Wide spacious fit	1 = Cramped; 3 = Tight but tolerable; 5 = Spacious iwth no pressure
Toe Box Girth	A measure of the vertical and volumetric toe area	Impacts volumetric fit	Pinching, circulation issues	1: Tight compression fit; 3: Standard snug fit; 5: Relaxed volumetric fit	1 = Squeezing; 3 = Snug; 5 = Comfortable with room for swelling
Midcup Sole	The inner lining that supports the arch and midfoot	Affects arch support and energy return	Arch fatigue, foot collapse	1: Flat unsupported base; 3: Moderate contour support; 5: Full ergonomic contour	1 = No support; 3 = Moderate; 5 = Full contoured support
Midsole Cushion	The cushioning layer between insole and outsole	Absorbs impact and reduces walking fatigue	Foot pain after prolonged wear	1: Hard dense sole; 3: Moderate cushioning; 5: Premium soft cushioning	1 = Hard no cushion; 3 = Moderate; 5 = Premium cushioning
Arch Support	Structural support for the arch of the foot	Distributes weight and reduces strain	Plantar pain, arch collapse	1: No arch structure; 3: Partial support; 5: Full ergonomic arch support	1 = None; 3 = Moderate; 5 = Full ergonomic support
Flexibility	The bend capacity of the shoe sole	Affects natural gait and toe movement	Stiff gait, toe restriction	1: Rigid sole structure; 3: Moderate flex movement; 5: Highly flexible natural movement	1 = Rigid; 3 = Some flex; 5 = Naturally flexible
Breathability	The ability of the shoe material to allow airflow	Regulates temperature and moisture	Sweating, odour, discomfort	1: No airflow materials; 3: Moderate ventilation; 5: Highly breathable construction	1 = No airflow; 3 = Moderate; 5 = Highly breathable