Originally Posted by
banerjek
Whether or not you have fenders, water is going to go down your legs into your shoes. Fenders only prolong the inevitable in this department.
Well, yeah, which is why I said after long rides you're feet are going to be soaked anyway. As you say say, at least a good pair of fenders with a spray flap puts off the inevitable. For maybe even two or three hours, which might be long enough to complete your ride before your feet are travelling in their own little portable pools.