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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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Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex Golden Yellow Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex Golden Yellow
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex Golden Yellow

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -50%

    £87.91

Guaranteeing total waterproofing during wet crossings, the Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gtx Golden Yellow hiking boot keeps your feet dry during effort.
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  • Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex Golden Yellow
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Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex Chocolate Brown Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex Chocolate Brown
Millet
Trekking boots Ubic Trek Gore-Tex Chocolate Brown

  • Recommended price

    £211.11

    -41%

    £123.11

The Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex Chocolate Brown trekking boots combine sturdiness, flexibility and protection to accompany your long hikes in the forest or at altitude.
Colour
  • Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex Chocolate Brown
  • Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex Deep Tarmac
  • Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex Dorite
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Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Paprika Red Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Paprika Red
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Paprika Red

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -50%

    £87.91
Colour
  • Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Gunmetal Grey
  • Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Paprika Red
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Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex W Dorite Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex W Dorite
Millet
Trekking boots Ubic Trek Gore-Tex W Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £211.11

    -41%

    £123.11
Colour
  • Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex W Deep Tarmac
  • Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex W Dorite
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Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Cognac Brown Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Cognac Brown
Kayland
Trekking boots Grand Tour Gore-Tex Cognac Brown

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -10%

    £158.31

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  • Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Cognac Brown
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Scarpa Mustang Trek Gore-Tex Shark Tonic Scarpa Mustang Trek Gore-Tex Shark Tonic
Scarpa
Trekking boots Mustang Trek Gore-Tex Shark Tonic

  • Recommended price

    £193.51

    -22%

    £149.51
Colour
  • Scarpa Mustang Trek Gore-Tex Shark Tonic
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Tecnica Sulfur Ms Light Grey Ultratra Orange Tecnica Sulfur Ms Light Grey Ultratra Orange
Tecnica
Approach shoes Sulfur Ms Light Grey Ultratra Orange

  • Recommended price

    £162.71

    -18%

    £131.91
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  • Tecnica Sulfur Ms Light Grey Ultratra Orange
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Dolomite W's 54 Low Evo Cork Brown Dolomite W's 54 Low Evo Cork Brown
Dolomite
Hiking shoes W's 54 Low Evo Cork Brown

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -14%

    £112.55

The Dolomite W's 54 Low Evo Cork Brown women’s hiking shoes provide excellent support with their durable suede low-cut design.
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  • Dolomite W's 54 Low Evo Cork Brown
  • Dolomite W's 54 Low Evo Evo Grey
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Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Dorite Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Dorite
Millet
Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -40%

    £105.51
Colour
  • Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Black
  • Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Dorite
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Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Black Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Black
Merrell
Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Black

  • Recommended price

    £149.51

    -30%

    £104.63
Colour
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Basalt Vermillion
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Belize
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Black
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Marble Pink
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Muted Sage
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Nougat
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood
La Sportiva
Fast Hiking shoes Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood

  • Recommended price

    £162.71

    -22%

    £126.63

The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood fast-hiking shoes deliver reliable waterproof protection with their Gore-Tex ePE Extended Comfort membrane.
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  • La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Black
  • La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood
  • La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Chestnut Night Sky
  • La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Cypress Black
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Leather Gore-Tex Woman Charcoal Lollipop La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Leather Gore-Tex Woman Charcoal Lollipop
La Sportiva
Fast Hiking shoes Ultra Raptor II Leather Gore-Tex Woman Charcoal Lollipop

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -30%

    £123.11
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  • La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Leather Gore-Tex Woman Charcoal Lollipop
  • La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Leather Gore-Tex Woman Cloud Redwood
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Hanwag Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint Hanwag Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint
Hanwag
Hiking shoes Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint

  • Recommended price

    £246.31

    -14%

    £211.11
Colour
  • Hanwag Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint
  • Hanwag Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Mocca Black
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Millet G Trek 3 Gore-Tex W Black Millet G Trek 3 Gore-Tex W Black
Millet
Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex W Black

  • Recommended price

    £193.51

    -54%

    £87.91
Colour
  • Millet G Trek 3 Gore-Tex W Black
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Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black
Millet
Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -40%

    £105.51
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  • Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black
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Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -25%

    £105.51

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 Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Black Grey
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Bracken
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Loden
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive Gum
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Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Black Grey Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Black Grey
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Black Grey

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -25%

    £105.51
Colour
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Black Grey
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Bracken
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Loden
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive Gum
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Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -25%

    £105.51

The Moab 3 Gtx Olive men’s hiking shoe from Merrell is the waterproof version of the Moab, a bestseller in its category.

Colour
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Black Grey
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Bracken
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Loden
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive Gum
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Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga

  • Recommended price

    £153.91

    -25%

    £114.31

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

  • Recommended price

    £153.91

    -31%

    £105.51
Colour
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Pecan
Size
Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive

  • Recommended price

    £153.91

    -25%

    £114.31

Merrell’s Moab 3 Mid Gtx Olive is a versatile and popular hiking boot for men
Colour
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Beluga
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Pecan
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Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Black Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Black
Merrell
Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Black

  • Recommended price

    £149.51

    -30%

    £104.63
Colour
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Asphalt
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Black
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Cairn
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Diorite Ember
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Nori
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Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Graphite Abricot Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Graphite Abricot
Lowa
Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Graphite Abricot

  • Recommended price

    £202.31

    -20%

    £160.95
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  • Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Graphite Abricot
  • Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Steelblue Old Rose
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Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Gunmetal Grey Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Gunmetal Grey
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Gunmetal Grey

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -50%

    £87.91

The 54 Hike Evo Gtx Gunmetal Grey from Dolomite is a high ankle women’s hiking boot with an urban and streamlined style. 

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  • Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Gunmetal Grey
  • Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Paprika Red
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Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex Castlerock Black Silver Cloud Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex Castlerock Black Silver Cloud
Salomon
Hiking shoes X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex Castlerock Black Silver Cloud

  • Recommended price

    £127.51

    -34%

    £83.51
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  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex Black Magnet Quiet Shade
  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex Castlerock Black Silver Cloud
  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex Olive Night Black Martini Olive
  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex Phantom Safari Caramel Cafe
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Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex W Sedona Sage Urban Chic Etherea Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex W Sedona Sage Urban Chic Etherea
Salomon
Hiking shoes X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex W Sedona Sage Urban Chic Etherea

  • Recommended price

    £127.51

    -34%

    £83.51
Colour
  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex W Burro Asphalt Pecan Brown
  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex W Nine Iron Excalibur Shadow Gray
  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex W Oxford Tan Pearl Blue
  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex W Sedona Sage Urban Chic Etherea
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Millet Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond Millet Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond
Millet
Trekking boots Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond

  • Recommended price

    £307.91

    -17%

    £255.11

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  • Millet Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond
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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