It depends on how heavy the rain, whether or not you have fenders with a nice long mudflap on the front, and how long you're out in it. And if you've put your foot in a puddle at a red light.

At some point no matter how much "prevention" you throw at the issue, you'll get wet shoes, socks and feet. It's part of the deal, so get used to it.

So no matter what, you'll also need a plan to deal with wet shoes, socks and feet.

I don't have any sort of drying facilities at work, so I carry my second set of shoes for the ride home. I keep dry socks in my locker, along with a towel.

Once home, my old-school standing pilot light gas stove keeps the oven at 110°F with the pilot light alone. Wet shoes go in there, and I remove the oven control knob so I don't accidentally bake or broil my shoes if I forget they're in there.

I don't know how frequently it rains in Memphis, or how often you commute in it, but guys who ride daily and live where it rains daily use SPD sandals. Just get wet, then dry off.

After all, it's only water.