The most glorious feature of Dolce & Gabbana’s sneakers is that while each footwear item will look like the gay cat’s meow whether you’re walking up Madison Avenue or Rodeo Drive, the entire line is also well-designed from a participatory sports point of view.

That isn’t to say that to own a pair of D&G sneakers, you must pay the going price at the Dolce & Gabbana boutique at 825 Madison Avenue. Many on-line retailers offer selections from the current collections at a considerable discount. As of this writing, nextag.com listed seven men’s D&G sneakers for about one-third the typical retail price. Overstock.com had a metallic gold model marked down from $450 to $149. This writer has had satisfactory experiences buying through those sites.

As Isabella Rossellini said: “Wearing Dolce and Gabbana is like listening to a piece of music that evokes memories, emotions, different moods and energies.” To evoke memories, emotions, different moods and energies of your own, besides purchasing D&G sneakers you might watch the clip of the D&G film Dirty Boy.