: Then I learned you're supposed to trim that #*@!!! neck gasket.

Latex neck gaskets are made to be trimmed to fit a larger neck more comfortably. If you trim down just one ring at a time until it's bearable it makes a big difference.

: Anything more comfortable on the horizon????

The manufacturers are getting closer to making a neoprene gasket that functions like a latex gasket. There are prototype neoprene gaskets being used now that are waterproof, very comfortable, repairable and much more durable than latex. These characteristics make this gasket a big upgrade from latex. I would think by next year one of the major manufacturers will be using it.

: Do you just put them on and let them ride where the may or do folks use
: suspenders to keep things in place?

Just wear them like a pair of overalls. Different manufacturers use different sizing so call them to see if they have something will fit your body type.

: I'm looking a Kokatat Gore Tex GMER with relief zipper and integral gore tex
: socks.

Thats what I have and I'm glad I have the socks and relief zipper.

: I assume you have to get over-sized water shoes to use with these socks,
: since you'd want regular socks inside. Is this so? How much bigger do you
: need to go? I don't want to win a Bozo the clown contest!

I wear a pair of thin nylon socks over my feet and a pair of 2mm neoprene socks over the drysuit socks. That works for me.