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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 Sale Further reductions
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Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex Ivy 2

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    £191.31

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    £104.31
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  • Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex Ivy 2 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 Sale Further reductions
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Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir

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    £173.91

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    £99.09
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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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Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade lll Gore-Tex Lo Ws Marron Denim Overview Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade lll Gore-Tex Lo Ws Marron Denim Side Sale Further reductions
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Hiking shoes Renegade lll Gore-Tex Lo Ws Marron Denim

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    £139.11

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    £69.51

At ease on the plains and in the mid-range mountains, Lowa Renegade lll Gore-Tex Lo Ws Marron Denim women's hiking boots are totally protective against moisture.
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  • Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade lll Gore-Tex Lo Ws Marron Denim Overview
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Dolomite Hiking shoes 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Sage Green Overview Dolomite Hiking shoes 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Sage Green Detail Sale Further reductions
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Hiking shoes 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Sage Green

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    £173.91

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    £86.91

The Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gtx Sage Green women’s hiking boot protects your feet from torsions, impacts and the rain. 

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  • Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Gunmetal Grey
  • Dolomite Hiking shoes 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Sage Green Overview
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Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Wmn Duck Green Rhododendon Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Wmn Duck Green Rhododendon Sale
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Hiking shoes Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Wmn Duck Green Rhododendon

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    £191.31

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    £130.41

The Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Wmn Duck Green Rhododendon women’s hiking boot protects from the wet and impacts, provides great traction and good support. 

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  • Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Wmn Duck Green Rhododendon
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Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wallnut Fluo Orange Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wallnut Fluo Orange Sale
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Hiking shoes Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wallnut Fluo Orange

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    £191.31

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    £130.41

The Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Wallnut Fluo Orange men’s hiking boot features a durable, waterproof and breathable construction, offering comfort and optimum performance. 
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  • Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Denim Fluo Orange
  • Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wallnut Fluo Orange
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Hanwag Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint Hanwag Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint Sale
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Hiking shoes Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint

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    £234.81

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    £156.51
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  • Hanwag Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint
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Millet Approach shoes Cimaï Gore-Tex M Maracuja Overview Millet Approach shoes Cimaï Gore-Tex M Maracuja Side Sale Further reductions
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Approach shoes Cimaï Gore-Tex M Maracuja

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    £165.30

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    £91.26

The Millet Cimaï Gore-Tex M Maracuja are robust, comfortable approach boots, ideal for technical terrain thanks to their Vibram® sole and GORE-TEX membrane.
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VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire Overview VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire Side Sale Further reductions
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Fast Hiking shoes Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire

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    £152.16

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    £86.91

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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Lowa Hiking shoes Explorer II Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Lime Overview Lowa Hiking shoes Explorer II Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Lime Base Sale Further reductions
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Hiking shoes Explorer II Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Lime

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    £200.01

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    £95.61
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  • Lowa Hiking shoes Explorer II Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Lime Overview
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Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex W Hydro Overview Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex W Hydro Face Sale Further reductions
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Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex W Hydro

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    £191.31

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    £91.26
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  • Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex W Black 2 Overview
  • Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 3 Gore-Tex W Hydro Overview
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Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 4 Gore-Tex Ivy 2 Overview Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 4 Gore-Tex Ivy 2 Side Sale
Millet
Hiking shoes G Trek 4 Gore-Tex Ivy 2

  • Recommended price

    £217.41

    -30%

    £152.16
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  • Millet Hiking shoes G Trek 4 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 Sale
Millet
Trekking boots G Trek 5 Gore-Tex Black

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    £260.91

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    £182.61
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  • Millet Trekking shoes G Trek 5 Gore-Tex Black Overview
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Scarpa Mescalito Titanium Mango Scarpa Mescalito Titanium Mango Sale
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Approach shoes Mescalito Titanium Mango

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    £173.91

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    £139.11

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Scarpa Mescalito Wmn Conifer Gray Scarpa Mescalito Wmn Conifer Gray Sale
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Approach shoes Mescalito Wmn Conifer Gray

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    £173.91

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    £130.41
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  • Scarpa Mescalito Wmn Conifer Gray
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Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Black Grey Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Black Grey Sale Further reductions
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Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Black Grey

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    £134.76

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    £73.86
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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 Granite Poseidon
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Olive Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Olive Side Sale Further reductions
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Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Olive

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    £134.76

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    £73.86
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  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Olive Overview
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Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Sedona Sage Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Sedona Sage Sale
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Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Sedona Sage

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    £134.76

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    £86.91

The Moab 3 Gtx Wmn Sedona Sage is among the most popular women’s hiking shoes from Merrell. 

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  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Wmn Olive Overview
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Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive Sale
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Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Olive

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    £147.81

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    £95.61

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

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    £147.81

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    £95.61
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  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Black
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Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Coyote Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Coyote Sale
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Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Coyote

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    £147.81

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    £95.61
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  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Black
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Coyote
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Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Greige

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Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Charcoal

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Mammut Hiking shoes Nova Iv Low Gore-Tex Safari Salmon Overview Mammut Hiking shoes Nova Iv Low Gore-Tex Safari Salmon Side Sale Further reductions
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Hiking shoes Nova Iv Low Gore-Tex Safari Salmon

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    £156.51

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    £69.51

The Mammut Nova IV Low GTX Safari Salmon hiking shoe is waterproof, breathable and features a Vibram outsole for superior grip on every terrain.
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  • Mammut Nova Iv Low Gore-Tex Black Apricot Brandy
  • Mammut Nova Iv Low Gore-Tex Marine Black
  • Mammut Hiking shoes Nova Iv Low Gore-Tex Safari Salmon Overview
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Salomon Quest Element Gore-Tex Black Deep Lichen Green Salomon Quest Element Gore-Tex Black Deep Lichen Green Sale
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Trekking boots Quest Element Gore-Tex Black Deep Lichen Green

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    £165.21

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    £95.61

Perfect for long distance hikes, the Quest Element GTX from Salomon are lightweight high ankle trekking boots. 
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  • Salomon Quest Element Gore-Tex Black Deep Lichen Green
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Columbia Redmond III Mid Waterproof Brown Columbia Redmond III Mid Waterproof Brown Sale
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Hiking shoes Redmond III Mid Waterproof Brown

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    £86.91

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    £47.76

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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