Brian Atwood Alima Colorblock Neon Pumps, $795 via Net-a-Porter

We’ve already discussed how excited Brian Atwood apparently is for warm weather to come back around, and if you doubted his enthusiasm for even a split second, the Brian Atwood Alima Colorblock Neon Pumps should nip that in the bud immediately. They may not come with their own personal straw hats like his last pair of sandals, but this design does come with enough eye-searing neon to melt any snow on the ground around your feet on contact.

I can’t help but love these shoes for their sheer Barbie factor. They look like they belong on the foot of a pool party-themed cartoon character, which is exactly the appeal that luxury shoes should have; if there’s no fantasy factor, why shell out the big bucks? Indeed, these shoes may have few to no practical applications, but they’ve got aesthetic aspirations in spades. One word of advice: Before attempting brights like this, make sure you get a bit of a tan. The neons will amplify it, given even a smidgen of color to work with. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $795.

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