I don't feel like they're considering the fungus
What do you mean?
If you have damp feet in a tropical environment you get foot fungus. Even though they drain well, your feet will still be damp due to inefficient evaporation due to high humidity and little air circulation
So I'm guessing the lack of absorption would compound the problem?
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