Thread: goretex socks
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Old February 3rd, 2014, 12:19   #13
danhay
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
My personal experience with Goretex lined boots is that once the membrane gets dirty (most likely with salt deposits from perspiration) it wicks moisture thus becoming leaktex. I find that the built in lining is impossible to adequately wash once it becomes dirty.

Goretex socks can be easily washed thus maintaining their water-proof qualities. The rule of thumb for Goretex care is 'wash a lot and dry it hot'.

If I'm worried about keeping my feet dry in wet conditions, short of a pair of wellies I have found that a pair of full leather boots which have been seam sealed and water-proofed (with some suitable non-silicon treatment) work quite well.

Just sayin'

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