I am in the market for a new pair of casual yet funky sneakers. I’ve recently had to throw out two beloved but worn out pairs: a pair of Icon sneakers (with a blue-green Gaugain print), which I wore obsessively during my dog walks until the soles cracked/peeled off/crumbled into a messy gunk, and some Cole Haan Air orange velvet/metallic combo loafers, super-extra-ultra comfy, but hey, the velvet could only withstand that much before it developed unsightly stains, tears, and general nastiness.

But it looks like I might have found a suitable (and equally colorful) replacement: Angeli Inquieti studded sneakers:

I also love the name of the brand (”Restless Angels,” if my rudimentary Italian is of any help), and their other shoe offerings. This studded sneaker is $180 at Zappos and is also offered in a silver crinkle metallic version (this one is suede with gold metallic trim). Me likee!