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Waterproof hiking shoes and boots

Waterproof hiking shoes or boots keep your feet dry in all seasons and under any weather conditions. At Glisshop, our trekking and hiking specialists offer a complete selection of waterproof shoes for women and men. Whether in leather, Gore-Tex, or another membrane, high, low, or mid-cut uppers, you’ll have plenty of choices among the most reputable hiking footwear brands.

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Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex Ivy 2 Overview Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex Ivy 2 Side
Millet
Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex Ivy 2

  • Recommended price

    £186.92

    -36%

    £118.91
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  • Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex Ivy Overview
  • Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex Ivy 2 Overview
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Lowa Hiking shoes Explorer II Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Lime Overview Lowa Hiking shoes Explorer II Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Lime Base Extra 20% off
Lowa
Hiking shoes Explorer II Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Lime

  • Recommended price

    £195.41

    -39%

    £118.91
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  • Lowa Hiking shoes Explorer II Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Lime Overview
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Millet Fast Hiking Shoes Hike Up Gore-Tex Saphir Overview Millet Fast Hiking Shoes Hike Up Gore-Tex Saphir Side Extra 20% off
Millet
Fast Hiking shoes Hike Up Gore-Tex Saphir

  • Recommended price

    £152.91

    -41%

    £89.16

The Millet Hike Up Gtx Saphir hiking shoe offers high performances, it is lightweight and comfortable for maximum efficiency during short hikes. 

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  • Millet Fast Hiking Shoes Hike Up Gore-Tex Black 2 Overview
  • Millet Fast Hiking Shoes Hike Up Gore-Tex Saphir Overview
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Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir 2 Overview Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir 2 Side Extra 20% off
Millet
Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir 2

  • Recommended price

    £169.91

    -27%

    £123.17
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  • Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black 2
  • Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir 2 Overview
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Scarpa Mescalito Titanium Mango Scarpa Mescalito Titanium Mango
Scarpa
Approach shoes Mescalito Titanium Mango

  • Recommended price

    £169.91

    -5%

    £161.42

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  • Scarpa Mescalito Titanium Mango
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Hanwag Hiking shoes Tatra II Bunion Lady Gtx Navy Light Grey Overview Hanwag Hiking shoes Tatra II Bunion Lady Gtx Navy Light Grey Back
Hanwag
Hiking shoes Tatra II Bunion Lady Gtx Navy Light Grey

  • Recommended price

    £271.91

    -21%

    £212.42
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  • Hanwag Hiking shoes Tatra II Bunion Lady Gtx Navy Light Grey Overview
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Lafuma Hiking shoes Access Clim Mid Black Overview Lafuma Hiking shoes Access Clim Mid Black Side
Lafuma
Hiking shoes Access Clim Mid Black

  • Recommended price

    £110.42

    -34%

    £72.17

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  • Lafuma Hiking shoes Access Clim Mid Black Overview
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Salewa Hiking shoes Alp Mate Mid WP Wmn Duck Green Rhododendon Overview Salewa Hiking shoes Alp Mate Mid WP Wmn Duck Green Rhododendon Side
Salewa
Hiking shoes Alp Mate Mid WP Wmn Duck Green Rhododendon

  • Recommended price

    £152.91

    -24%

    £115.52

The Salewa Alp Mate Mid WP Wmn Duck Green Rhododendon women’s hiking boot is ideal for your mountain hikes, it provides traction, support, waterproofness and cushioning. 

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  • Salewa Hiking shoes Alp Mate Mid WP Wmn Brindle Oatmeal Overview
  • Salewa Hiking shoes Alp Mate Mid WP Wmn Duck Green Rhododendon Overview
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Hanwag Hiking shoes Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint Overview Hanwag Hiking shoes Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint Side
Hanwag
Hiking shoes Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint

  • Recommended price

    £229.41

    -18%

    £186.92
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  • Hanwag Hiking shoes Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint Overview
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Icepeak Ansio M Noir Icepeak Ansio M Noir Extra 20% off
Icepeak
Hiking shoes Ansio M Noir

  • Recommended price

    £84.92

    -55%

    £38.16

The Ansio M Black hiking boots from Icepeak combine comfort, waterproofing and durability for optimum foot protection.
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  • Icepeak Ansio M Noir
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Lowa Trekking shoes Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange Overview Lowa Trekking shoes Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange Side
Lowa
Trekking boots Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange

  • Recommended price

    £246.41

    -20%

    £195.41

The Lowa Camino Evo Gtx Black/Orange trekking boot, featuring a Gore-Tex membrane, impresses with its comfort, durability and exceptional grip on a variety of terrains.
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  • Lowa Trekking shoes Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange Overview
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VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire Overview VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire Side Extra 20% off
VEJA
Fast Hiking shoes Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire

  • Recommended price

    £148.67

    -17%

    £123.17

The VEJA Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire is a durable, eco-friendly fast hiking shoe, featuring superior ventilation, effective moisture management, and excellent grip on various terrains.
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  • VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire Overview
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Kayland Hiking shoes Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Orange Overview Kayland Hiking shoes Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Orange Side
Kayland
Hiking shoes Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Orange

  • Recommended price

    £169.91

    -25%

    £127.41

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  • Kayland Hiking shoes Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Orange Overview
  • Kayland Hiking shoes Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Red Overview
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Millet Approach shoes Friction Gore-Tex U Ivy 2 Overview Millet Approach shoes Friction Gore-Tex U Ivy 2 Side Extra 20% off
Millet
Approach shoes Friction Gore-Tex U Ivy 2

  • Recommended price

    £169.91

    -22%

    £131.66

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  • Millet Approach shoes Friction Gore-Tex U Ivy 2 Overview
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Millet Lafuma
Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Grey Red Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Grey Red
Kayland
Trekking boots Grand Tour Gore-Tex Grey Red

  • Recommended price

    £169.91

    -15%

    £144.41

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  • Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Brown Green
  • Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Grey Red
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Meindl Hiking shoes Kapstadt Gore-Tex Anthracite Vert Overview Meindl Hiking shoes Kapstadt Gore-Tex Anthracite Vert Side
Meindl
Hiking shoes Kapstadt Gore-Tex Anthracite Vert

  • Recommended price

    £186.92

    -20%

    £148.67

The Meindl Kapstadt Gore-Tex Anthracite Vert hiking boots combine technical materials and functional design for optimum performance on varied terrain.
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  • Meindl Hiking shoes Kapstadt Gore-Tex Anthracite Vert Overview
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Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes MQM 3 Gore-Tex Black Exuberance Overview Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes MQM 3 Gore-Tex Black Exuberance Side
Merrell
Fast Hiking shoes MQM 3 Gore-Tex Black Exuberance

  • Recommended price

    £140.16

    -30%

    £97.67
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes MQM 3 Gore-Tex Black Exuberance Overview
  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes MQM 3 Gore-Tex Boulder Overview
  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes MQM 3 Gore-Tex Coyote Black Overview
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Lowa Trekking shoes Mauria Evo Gore-Tex Ws Navy Berry Overview Lowa Trekking shoes Mauria Evo Gore-Tex Ws Navy Berry Base Extra 20% off
Lowa
Trekking boots Mauria Evo Gore-Tex Ws Navy Berry

  • Recommended price

    £246.41

    -27%

    £178.41
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  • Lowa Trekking shoes Mauria Evo Gore-Tex Ws Navy Berry Overview
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Scarpa Approach shoes Mescalito Gore-Tex Shark Azur Overview Scarpa Approach shoes Mescalito Gore-Tex Shark Azur Side
Scarpa
Approach shoes Mescalito Gore-Tex Shark Azur

  • Recommended price

    £186.92

    -4%

    £178.41

The Scarpa Mescalito Gtx Shark Azur men’s approach shoe is a technical model designed with a Gore-Tex waterproof membrane and a Vibram sole to provide grip and protection from the elements. 

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  • Scarpa Approach shoes Mescalito Gore-Tex Shark Azur Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Olive Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Olive Side Extra 20% off
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Olive

  • Recommended price

    £131.66

    -25%

    £97.67
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Aluminium Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Olive Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Sedona Sage Overview
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Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Coyote Overview Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Coyote Side Extra 20% off
Merrell
Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Coyote

  • Recommended price

    £144.41

    -5%

    £136.76
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Black Overview
  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Coyote Overview
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Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Ltr Wp Tan Tan Overview Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Ltr Wp Tan Tan Side Extra 20% off
Merrell
Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Ltr Wp Tan Tan

  • Recommended price

    £152.91

    -33%

    £101.91

The Merrell Moab Speed 2 Ltr Wp Tan is a low-cut leather hiking boot with a Vibram sole and waterproof membrane.
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Ltr Wp Tan Mole Side
  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Ltr Wp Tan Tan Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Peach Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Peach Side Extra 20% off
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Peach

  • Recommended price

    £157.16

    -40%

    £93.41

The Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Peach is a lightweight hiking boot that offers reliable ankle support. Its Vibram outsole provides grip and its Gore-Tex membrane keeps your feet dry.
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Charcoal Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Peach Overview
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Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Graphite Abricot Overview Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Graphite Abricot Side
Lowa
Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Graphite Abricot

  • Recommended price

    £195.41

    -19%

    £157.16
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  • Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Graphite Abricot Overview
  • Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Navy Blue Overview
  • Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Steelblue Old Rose Overview
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Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Slate Black Berry Overview Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Slate Black Berry Side
Lowa
Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Slate Black Berry

  • Recommended price

    £186.92

    -20%

    £148.67
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  • Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Slate Black Berry Overview
  • Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Slate Blackberry Overview
  • Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Smoke Blue Overview
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Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Slate Blackberry Overview Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Slate Blackberry Base Extra 20% off
Lowa
Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Slate Blackberry

  • Recommended price

    £186.92

    -22%

    £144.41
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  • Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Slate Black Berry Overview
  • Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Slate Blackberry Overview
  • Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Ws Smoke Blue Overview
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Scarpa Fast Hiking Shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur Overview Scarpa Fast Hiking Shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur Side
Scarpa
Fast Hiking shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur

  • Recommended price

    £161.42

    -23%

    £123.17

The Scarpa Rush 2 GTX Moss Sulphur approach shoes are lightweight, waterproof and comfortable, ideal for hikers who survey all types of trails.
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  • Scarpa Fast Hiking Shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur Overview
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One of the golden rules of hiking—and even more so for long-distance trekking—is to keep your socks and feet dry to prevent blisters. While some models designed for hot summer hikes prioritize breathability, most modern hiking boots are waterproof, allowing multi-day hikes on various terrains without worry.

Waterproof Hiking Shoes and Boots: Are They Essential?

Waterproof and Breathable Membranes

Waterproof and breathable membranes have revolutionized hiking footwear by providing two key benefits. Designed to create a barrier against water while allowing moisture to escape, they ensure optimal comfort even in tough conditions. Today, many manufacturers invest in developing their own membrane technologies as cost-effective alternatives to the premium Gore-Tex membrane, which remains the high-end benchmark.

In terms of construction, the breathable membrane lines the interior of the shoe, forming an invisible yet effective protective barrier.

Key benefits:

  • Protection against external moisture while allowing breathability
  • Compatible with various outer materials (nylon, fabric, leather)
  • More affordable alternative to Gore-Tex for some manufacturers
  • Double-layer construction preserves shoe integrity

waterproof hiking boot

Gore-Tex Mountain Shoes and Boots: A Benchmark

Gore-Tex represents excellence in waterproof and breathable membranes. A pioneer in this field, it has set the standard for quality and performance. This technology, also used in jackets, trousers, and gloves for mountaineering, now comes in several versions offering varying levels of breathability and waterproofness to suit different needs.

Shoes with this technology are easily recognizable by the GTX suffix in their name, a mark of quality for demanding hikers.

Advantages of Gore-Tex:

  • Pioneering technology that continues to improve
  • Diverse range tailored for different activities
  • Easy identification with the GTX label
  • Proven performance in extreme conditions

Are Leather Hiking Boots Waterproof?

Before the rise of technical membranes, leather was the dominant material for hiking boots due to its exceptional durability. Leather naturally offers some water resistance, but it is limited and requires regular maintenance to stay effective. Frequent waxing helps create a hydrophobic barrier, allowing water to bead off rather than penetrate the material.

Maintenance goes beyond waterproofing—regular conditioning is essential to prevent leather from drying out and cracking, which would compromise its water resistance. Given these requirements, leading waterproof footwear brands often combine leather with an internal Gore-Tex membrane, blending traditional durability with modern technology.

Key points about leather hiking boots:

  • Unmatched natural durability
  • Limited water resistance requiring regular waxing
  • Essential maintenance to prevent drying and cracking
  • Often paired with an internal membrane for optimal protection

The Advantage of Waterproof Shoes for Summer Trekking

Choosing a good pair of waterproof hiking shoes is a smart move even for summer hikes. Their versatility ensures adaptability to various conditions, from unexpected rain showers to traversing wet terrain. For trekking, waterproof shoes become essential, allowing hikers to cross streams and snow patches without compromising comfort.

The adaptability of these shoes makes them a worthwhile investment for regular hikers who want a single pair suitable for different conditions.

Why opt for waterproof footwear even in summer:

  • Protection against unexpected weather changes
  • Freedom to traverse wet terrain without worry
  • Single investment for a versatile solution

Warm Models for Winter Hiking

For winter hiking, specially designed models combine waterproofing with thermal insulation. These boots, lined with insulating materials like Primaloft and fitted with Vibram soles optimized for icy terrain, ensure maximum comfort even in freezing temperatures.

These technologies keep feet warm and dry—two essential factors in preventing frostbite and other cold-related issues.

Features of warm hiking boots:

  • Primaloft or similar insulated lining
  • Vibram soles designed for grip on icy surfaces
  • Thermal performance even in sub-zero conditions
  • Complete protection against cold and moisture

Choosing Waterproof Hiking Shoes or Boots: Adapt to Your Needs

Waterproof hiking shoes or boots are a strategic investment for any hiker looking to explore without worrying about the elements. Their versatility and ability to adapt to different terrains and climates make them essential for mountain and outdoor enthusiasts.

Key considerations before purchasing:

  • Frequency and type of hiking (occasional or regular)
  • Typical weather conditions you’ll encounter
  • Preferred terrain (dry trails, wet areas, mountains)
  • Need for versatility vs. specific use
  • Available budget and desired quality-to-price ratio