Originally Posted by
Steve B.
I don't think regular cyclists ride in the rain, unless commuting when there's no choice. My experience in New Mexico was the rains arrived typically around 11AM and I'd plan my rides to be done before then. It avoided the heat as well. Why not ride earlier and avoided the rain, then there's no issue as to how the shoes hold up when wet.
I don't have a vehicle and I commute to work every day, so avoiding the rain is not an option. I live in Tucson and my experience during monsoon season is the rains arrive in the late afternoon, usually on my commute home. I wish I could set my own hours for work but don't have that luxury. Would be nice though!