I have a cleverhood houndstooth. My feet get wet, on really heavy rain days my legs below the knees get wet and dirty. The hood fits over my helmet. I stay warm underneath the cape. I'm super visible given the 3M stitching. Given the choice between only wearing a showers pass outfit (pants/jacket/booties) and a cleverhood I'll take a cleverhood. If it's a downpour I'll wear the showers pass pants but only so I'm not getting the worst of the road grime sprayed on my pants.