hi,

So I got hotspots with my new heavy hiking boots, and I was advised to get NON-goretex trailrunners instead of hiking boots and - if heading into wet terrain, wearing Rocky Goretex socks.

So that is the plan. I'm looking at La Sportiva Wildcats or Ultra Raptors.

My question is, when using in wet or cold weather, would I be wearing some wool socks along with the Rocky Goretex socks? If so, what sort of wool socks (super thin or regular/thick) ? And would they go on first before the Rocky Goretex socks, or after?

I'm asking all this because I figure I should go shopping for my trailrunners wearing whatever sock configuration I'm going to use, to account for thickness.

On the other hand, since I'm in southern california and my backpacking trips will be dry most of the time, does that mean that the shoe will be too loose if I shop for them wearing the above socks?

thank you,
Adam