Getting My Feet Wet

I love to swim, and I sail small boats that put me underwater on a regular basis.  But I Hate Wet Feet.

(Just to clarify:  that's soggy terrarium feet trapped inside wet socks, shoes, or boots.  Not happy bare wiggly toes dipping into a pool or dangling off the edge of a dock.)

I first discovered this aversion to damp tootsies when I worked in boat yards. Rainy days boiled down to one elusive goal; how long can I keep my feet dry?  Deep puddles, bad drainage, and canvas shoes that soaked up...