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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

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    £197.91

    -38%

    £121.41
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  • Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex Ivy 2 Overview
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Millet Trekking shoes G Trek 5 Gore-Tex Black Overview Millet Trekking shoes G Trek 5 Gore-Tex Black Side
Millet
Trekking boots G Trek 5 Gore-Tex Black

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    £269.91

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    £229.41
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  • Millet Trekking shoes G Trek 5 Gore-Tex Black Overview
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La Sportiva Hiking shoes Ultra Raptor II Mid Gore-Tex Black Clay Overview La Sportiva Hiking shoes Ultra Raptor II Mid Gore-Tex Black Clay Side
La Sportiva
Hiking shoes Ultra Raptor II Mid Gore-Tex Black Clay

  • Recommended price

    £179.91

    -25%

    £134.91

The Ultra Raptor II Mid Gtx Black Clay from La Sportiva is a performance hiking boot, providing you grip, cushioning and support on any terrain.

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Salewa Approach shoes Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex W Syrah Black Overview Salewa Approach shoes Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex W Syrah Black Front
Salewa
Approach shoes Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex W Syrah Black

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    £179.91

    -19%

    £145.35

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Millet Trekking shoes G trek 5 Gore-Tex W Black Overview Millet Trekking shoes G trek 5 Gore-Tex W Black Side
Millet
Trekking boots G trek 5 Gore-Tex W Black

  • Recommended price

    £269.91

    -15%

    £229.41
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  • Millet Trekking shoes G trek 5 Gore-Tex W Black Overview
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Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir Overview Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir Side
Millet
Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir

  • Recommended price

    £179.91

    -30%

    £125.10
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  • Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black Overview
  • Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir Overview
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Scarpa Approach shoes Mescalito Titanium Mango Overview Scarpa Approach shoes Mescalito Titanium Mango Side
Scarpa
Approach shoes Mescalito Titanium Mango

  • Recommended price

    £179.91

    -15%

    £152.91

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  • Scarpa Approach shoes Mescalito Titanium Mango Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga Side
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga

  • Recommended price

    £139.41

    -29%

    £98.91

The Moab 3 Gtx Beluga from Merrell is part of the Moab range, the most popular hiking shoes in the world. 

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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Bracken Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude Side
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude

  • Recommended price

    £139.41

    -29%

    £98.91
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga Side
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga

  • Recommended price

    £152.91

    -24%

    £115.20

The Moab 3 Mid Gtx Beluga is one of the best-selling models from Merrell.
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Pecan Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey Side
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey

  • Recommended price

    £152.91

    -24%

    £115.20
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga Overview
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive Side
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive

  • Recommended price

    £152.91

    -26%

    £112.41

Merrell’s Moab 3 Mid Gtx Olive is a versatile and popular hiking boot for men
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Pecan Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Pecan Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Pecan Side
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Pecan

  • Recommended price

    £152.91

    -24%

    £115.20
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Pecan Overview
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Millet Approach shoes Super Trident Gore-Tex Tarmac Overview Millet Approach shoes Super Trident Gore-Tex Tarmac Side
Millet
Approach shoes Super Trident Gore-Tex Tarmac

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    £215.91

    -16%

    £179.91
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  • Millet Approach shoes Super Trident Gore-Tex Tarmac Overview
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Millet Trekking shoes Ubic Mid Gore-Tex Dorite Overview Millet Trekking shoes Ubic Mid Gore-Tex Dorite Side
Millet
Trekking boots Ubic Mid Gore-Tex Dorite
  • £179.91

Millet Ubic Mid Gore-Tex trekking boots combine comfort, performance and durability for adventurers seeking versatility on all types of terrain.
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Dolomite Hiking shoes 54 Hike Low Evo Gore-Tex Gunmetal Grey Overview Dolomite Hiking shoes 54 Hike Low Evo Gore-Tex Gunmetal Grey Side
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Hike Low Evo Gore-Tex Gunmetal Grey

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    £152.91

    -23%

    £116.91

Perfect both to go to work or for short hikes, the Dolomite 54 Hike Low Evo Gtx Gunmetal Grey men’s hiking shoe offers comfort, grip and cushioning. 

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  • Dolomite Hiking shoes 54 Hike Low Evo Gore-Tex Golden Yellow Overview
  • Dolomite Hiking shoes 54 Hike Low Evo Gore-Tex Gunmetal Grey Overview
  • Dolomite Hiking shoes 54 Hike Low Evo Gore-Tex Olive Green Overview
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Salewa Hiking shoes Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Denim Fluo Orange Overview Salewa Hiking shoes Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Denim Fluo Orange Side
Salewa
Hiking shoes Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Denim Fluo Orange

  • Recommended price

    £197.91

    -15%

    £166.41
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  • Salewa Hiking shoes Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Denim Fluo Orange Overview
  • Salewa Hiking shoes Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wallnut Fluo Orange Overview
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Meindl Trekking shoes Engadin Men Mfs Old Loden Overview Meindl Trekking shoes Engadin Men Mfs Old Loden Detail
Meindl
Trekking boots Engadin Men Mfs Old Loden

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    £305.91

    -35%

    £197.91
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  • Meindl Trekking shoes Engadin Men Mfs Old Loden Overview
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Lowa Explorer II Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Lime Lowa Explorer II Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Lime
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Hiking shoes Explorer II Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Lime

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    £206.91

    -39%

    £125.91
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Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 4 Gore-Tex Urban Chic 2 Overview Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 4 Gore-Tex Urban Chic 2 Side
Millet
Hiking shoes G Trek 4 Gore-Tex Urban Chic 2

  • Recommended price

    £224.91

    -32%

    £152.91
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  • Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 4 Gore-Tex Ivy 2 Overview
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Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black Overview Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black Side
Millet
Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black

  • Recommended price

    £179.91

    -21%

    £142.11
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  • Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black Overview
  • Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Granite Poseidon Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Granite Poseidon Side
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Granite Poseidon

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    £139.41

    -29%

    £98.91
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Bracken Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Granite Poseidon Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude Side
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude

  • Recommended price

    £152.91

    -24%

    £115.20
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Olive Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Sedona Sage Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Sedona Sage Side
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Sedona Sage

  • Recommended price

    £152.91

    -24%

    £115.20

The Moab 3 Mid Gtx Wmn Sedona Sage is a women’s hiking boot particularly robust and comfortable from Merrell.

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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Olive Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Sedona Sage Overview
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Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Slate Overview Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Slate Side
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Slate

  • Recommended price

    £166.41

    -40%

    £98.91
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Asphalt Overview
  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Black Overview
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Clay Overview
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Slate Overview
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La Sportiva Fast Hiking Shoes Prodigio Hike Gore-Tex Black Savana Overview La Sportiva Fast Hiking Shoes Prodigio Hike Gore-Tex Black Savana Side
La Sportiva
Fast Hiking shoes Prodigio Hike Gore-Tex Black Savana

  • Recommended price

    £170.91

    -10%

    £152.91

The Sportiva Prodigio Hike Gore-Tex Black Savana fast hiking shoe offers optimal comfort and a dynamic stride thanks to its responsive cushioning and ergonomic construction.
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  • La Sportiva Fast Hiking Shoes Prodigio Hike Gore-Tex Black Savana Overview
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Scarpa Hiking shoes Rapid Xt Mid Gore-Tex Caribou Rust Overview Scarpa Hiking shoes Rapid Xt Mid Gore-Tex Caribou Rust Side
Scarpa
Hiking shoes Rapid Xt Mid Gore-Tex Caribou Rust

  • Recommended price

    £179.91

    -25%

    £134.91

The Scarpa Rapid Xt Mid Gore-Tex Caribou Rust is a robust, comfortable hiking boot designed for optimum protection and high technical performance.
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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

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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