Gigi, try to adjust your thinking about this. I live in a very wet part of the county and wear WHITE leather footwear all the time. No problem what so ever. And I'm walking on the city streets probably more than you are. (Granted, I do not stomp around in puddles, or go for a woodsy walk in my city footwear).
Wear leather and suede shoes in the wet. Spray them with a protectant. Get Blondo, Aquatalia and La Canadienne footwear that's 100% weather proof for EXTRA dry feet.