I didn't mention that shoe choice matters quite a bit. Some shoes soak up a lot of water and others don't. It depends on the material they are made from. Paired with socks that don't hold much water my Sidis are never all that soppy feeling. Also with a sock change you can feel really dry if conditions get better if your shoes are not soggy.
It probably helps that I spent a lot of time trail running and hiking in a wet climate so my idea of what is acceptable is different than some. So a bit of dampness doesn't bother me much and managing it with sock and shoe choice is second nature.