For two long years, I’ve wanted a pair of Top-Siders. And for no reason besides pure laziness I have yet to make my purchase. But after a friend pointed out these understated metallic suckers on JCrew.com and said that they “seemed like me,” I’ve decided to finally take the plunge. I can already envision a sun-filled spring day with a biography I’ve been meaning to read (also for two long years), my favorite seersucker chiffon sundress and these Sperry’s glistening on my feet. A more realistic scenario probably involves my new shoes getting stepped on while rushing through the aisles at Ralph’s. But hey, a girl has to have her day dreams.

Sperry Top-Sider metallic boat shoes, $98. jcrew.com.