I'm not sure where you ride Mike but that's not enough for me riding here. Going through puddles puts water on your lower legs which drains directly into your sock and wicks down to the bottom. It's not bad when there isn't much standing water but when there is (and you are generally riding hard surface trails at that point that don't absorb much) leg coverage and/or waterproof socks are the way to go. And even the waterproof socks have the wicking issue.
Nov. 15, 2018, 5 p.m. - Cam McRae
I'm not sure where you ride Mike but that's not enough for me riding here. Going through puddles puts water on your lower legs which drains directly into your sock and wicks down to the bottom. It's not bad when there isn't much standing water but when there is (and you are generally riding hard surface trails at that point that don't absorb much) leg coverage and/or waterproof socks are the way to go. And even the waterproof socks have the wicking issue.