Which ones are better for the wetter climate like heavy constant rainfall and or jungle environment.

The romans went on for miles and miles across the whole world in just sandals (feet could breathe better) and they dry out much faster too. So is it better to just invest into some expensive pair of sandals or something?

I know that GTX boots take forever to dry. However the downside of sandals is that your toes are exposed so you can cut yourself on a rock...