Michael Schlink:My old drysuit by Seatec, made for diving, had latex "socks" and I used the suit for years and NEVER had a problem with the seals. Contrary to some posts there were drysuits made for diving with these type of seals. We simply used a std neoprene scuba bootie. In fact I passed that old suit onto a friend and he still has it. With a little bit of care they work fine, the neck and wrist seals are more prone to damage.
I agree I have used diving suits with latex socks.. just use a good wetsuit bootie and you will be fine..