I like walking in the rain, but I don’t like getting my feet wet. And if they do get wet, I don’t want them to stay wet.
There are two things I can do:
- Wear waterproof shoes that don’t let the water come in – but only as long as I don’t stay out too long. I also worry about my ankles, lest the water seeps in. Because once the water goes into a waterproof shoe, it stays wet for a long time. My skin goes wrinkly and red. And the shoe can’t be used until it dries from the inside.
- Wear a pair of shoes that invites the water in and lets it flow out quickly. I am no longer worried about keeping my feet dry. That battle is already lost. So, I walk at ease – not minding the grime because I can clean it off in a clean puddle. When I reach home, I wash my feet and pat them dry. I keep the shoes under the fan, and they dry in just a few hours.
Turns out the best way to keep your feet (and shoes) dry in the rain is to let the water in.