Re ducktapeguy and GrantC

I would agree about the Goretex lined boot in hotter weather, they are not recommended. But in colder wetter weather I do find some other advantages to Goretex lined boots over more conventional leather boots. The goretex lined boot allows the boot to be designed slightly lighter, possibly saving 100-200 grams/boot for similar weather protection. This also reduces fatigue on long treks. Goretex lined boots are generally more waterproof than heavier conventional boots although breathability is about the same because a thinner leather boot is being used in comparison to the thicker heavier leather on the conventional boot. I also find that the goretex lining which is essentially a very thin fabric coated MVP PTFE also seems to reduce blistering because of the very low Coeffecient of Friction the material has. The goretex lined boot works very well for mountaineers and climbers in the colder wetter conditions we all to often get in Northern Europe. Of course the conditions in the warm humid southern states of the US are completely different to Northern Europe. Clothing and footware will be different.
In many ways, the warm humid conditions in southern Texas are actually more difficult to dress for because keeping dry in such conditions is difficult when it is raining. Rather than use goretex lined clothing in such conditions I would probably use a material called Ventile.
The Ventile Shirt is cool in summer conditions and warm in colder windy conditions and has a degree of waterproofness. The material is surpisingly capabable for such a wide range of weather conditions. As for socks I would stay away from any synthetic materials also when used in such warm weather. A cotton-woolen-silk mix would probably be best. If you go for a lightweight leather boot then a pair of Goretex socks can be used to supplement the boots during winter months.