Questions on footwear

[JR]

I'm concerned that maybe my gortex Salomon's are losing their waterproofing after just three months. Is that something that happens with gortex shoes? Do they develop cracks?

That's what i've heard and experienced. And the only waterproof sock i've tried Sealskinz are too hot for summer. A dry shoe doesn't smell as bad as a wet one and you don't need to dry it if you are in a two or more day tourney or a trip or something similar.