I might be looking for the impossible, since I want the ideal shoes to allow my feet to breathe so that sweat can evaporate, and at the same time I don't want these shoes to be affected by rain or to let my socks get wet. What do y'all do to maximize your feet's happiness during commutes?
My answer is a very old and raggedy pair of Vans. There are holes at the big and small toes, the ball of the foot and the heel. They breath and nothing can make them look worse. I keep good shoes at work and home.