GORE-TEX British Army Military Waterproof/Breathable Boot Liners 8" Calf Length

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Goretex, if that is what they are, is breathable so sweat should evaporate and I must say the smell appears to be stronger OUTSIDE the boot liner and my socks themselves don't smell any worse than normal.

Lightweight fabric boots are great for warmer conditions but then wet feet are less likely to be a serious issue when its warmer - uncomfortable yes, but not life-threatening. I'm an enthusiastic outdoor type of guy who unfortunately spends far too much time sitting in front of a computer and not enough time out in the hills. Mine always have done, although after a few years the membrane tends to suffer wear and tear and become ineffective. I love Be Lenka because they fit most people due to their extra wide toe box and adjustability (on most models, the Polaris shown above is not adjustable).However I’ve decided to keep Steger on this list because because for some climates none of the others on this list will cut it and these are the closest to barefoot you’ll find at this warmth.

But if you are using conventional leather boots, it's harder to see what Gore-Tex offers compared to traditional waterproof dressings. Wet boots do smell anyway, I suspect this is an enhancing action from chemical reasons far beyond my knowledge. And I hear repeatedly from readers who have owned Stegers for 5, 10, even 20 years and they are still going strong.I used them in summer boots for an entire winter snowshoeing (had forgotten my winter boots far from home and couldn't retrieve them until summer). The durable textured surface is impervious to dust, grit and dog hairs and also resistant to grease and oil.