I've hiked with a number of people over the years who walk through the streams and think noting of it and continue hiking until they hit camp which is sometimes 8 to 10 miles.
I'll approach a stream, stop, remove my socks and shoes and cross the stream. My friends end up waiting on me.
I hiked 12 miles in wet socks one year, not on purpose, but fell into a stream and just continued. Absolutely no problems. It wasn't enjoyable, but I had no issues.
paul
