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

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -47%

    £92.31

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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Dolomite 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Paprika Red Dolomite Hiking shoes 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Paprika Red Keypoints Sale
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Hike Evo Gore-Tex W Paprika Red

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -47%

    £92.31
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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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Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex W Dorite Millet Ubic Trek Gore-Tex W Dorite Sale
Millet
Trekking boots Ubic Trek Gore-Tex W Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £211.11

    -36%

    £134.55
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  • 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 Sale
Kayland
Trekking boots Grand Tour Gore-Tex Cognac Brown

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -30%

    £123.11

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  • Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Cognac Brown
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Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Black Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Black Sale
Merrell
Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Black

  • Recommended price

    £149.51

    -29%

    £105.51
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  • 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 Nougat
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Scarpa Mustang Trek Gore-Tex Shark Tonic Scarpa Mustang Trek Gore-Tex Shark Tonic Sale
Scarpa
Trekking boots Mustang Trek Gore-Tex Shark Tonic

  • Recommended price

    £193.51

    -22%

    £149.51
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  • 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 Sale
Tecnica
Approach shoes Sulfur Ms Light Grey Ultratra Orange

  • Recommended price

    £162.71

    -29%

    £114.31
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  • Tecnica Sulfur Ms Light Grey Ultratra Orange
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood La Sportiva Fast Hiking Shoes Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood Keypoints Sale
La Sportiva
Fast Hiking shoes Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood

  • Recommended price

    £162.71

    -20%

    From £130.15

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 Carbon Redwood
  • La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Gore-Tex Cypress Black
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Dolomite W's 54 Low Evo Cork Brown Dolomite W's 54 Low Evo Cork Brown Sale
Dolomite
Hiking shoes W's 54 Low Evo Cork Brown

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -30%

    £92.31

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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adidas Terrex Anylander R.rdy Cardbo Cblack Shaoli adidas Terrex Anylander R.rdy Cardbo Cblack Shaoli Sale
adidas
Fast Hiking shoes Terrex Anylander R.rdy Cardbo Cblack Shaoli

  • Recommended price

    £74.71

    -35%

    £48.31

The adidas Terrex Anylander R.rdy Cardbo Cblack Shaoli fast hiking boots offer a Waterproof_Basic waterproof membrane to keep your feet dry.
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  • adidas Terrex Anylander R.rdy Cardbo Cblack Shaoli
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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

    -47%

    £92.31

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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Millet Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond Millet Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond
Millet
Trekking boots Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond

  • Recommended price

    £307.91

    -22%

    £237.51

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  • Millet Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond
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Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black Keypoints Sale
Millet
Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -37%

    £110.79
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  • Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black
  • Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir
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Scarpa Mescalito Gore-Tex Shark Azur Scarpa Mescalito Gore-Tex Shark Azur Sale
Scarpa
Approach shoes Mescalito Gore-Tex Shark Azur

  • Recommended price

    £193.51

    -20%

    £153.91

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 Mescalito Gore-Tex Shark Azur
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Scarpa Mescalito Titanium Mango Scarpa Mescalito Titanium Mango Sale
Scarpa
Approach shoes Mescalito Titanium Mango

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -20%

    £140.71

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  • Scarpa Mescalito Titanium Mango
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Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey Keypoints Sale
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Black Grey

  • Recommended price

    £154.00

    -31%

    £105.51
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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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Scarpa Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Titanium Mustard Scarpa Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Titanium Mustard Sale
Scarpa
Hiking shoes Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Titanium Mustard

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -20%

    £147.75
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  • Scarpa Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Titanium Mustard
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La Sportiva Prodigio Hike Gore-Tex Black Savana La Sportiva Prodigio Hike Gore-Tex Black Savana Sale
La Sportiva
Fast Hiking shoes Prodigio Hike Gore-Tex Black Savana

  • Recommended price

    £167.11

    -31%

    £114.31

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 Prodigio Hike Gore-Tex Black Savana
  • La Sportiva Prodigio Hike Gore-Tex Onyx Mountain Red
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Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Navy Blue Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Navy Blue Sale
Lowa
Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Navy Blue

  • Recommended price

    £202.31

    -30%

    £140.71
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  • Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Black Dun
  • Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Dark Brown Black
  • Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Navy Blue
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La Sportiva Trango Trk Leather Gore-Tex Ivy Tango Red La Sportiva Trango Trk Leather Gore-Tex Ivy Tango Red Sale
La Sportiva
Trekking boots Trango Trk Leather Gore-Tex Ivy Tango Red

  • Recommended price

    £215.51

    -20%

    £171.60

The La Sportiva Trango Trk Leather Gtx Ivy Tango Red trekking and mountain hiking boot provides comfort, support, grip and stability, essentials characteristics to be able to hike long distances with maximum comfort.  
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  • La Sportiva Trango Trk Leather Gore-Tex Ivy Tango Red
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Millet Ubic Mid Gore-Tex Dorite Millet Ubic Mid Gore-Tex Dorite Sale
Millet
Trekking boots Ubic Mid Gore-Tex Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -32%

    £118.71

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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  • Millet Ubic Mid Gore-Tex Dark Grey
  • Millet Ubic Mid Gore-Tex Dorite
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La Sportiva TX5 Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Paprika La Sportiva TX5 Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Paprika Sale
La Sportiva
Trekking boots TX5 Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Paprika

  • Recommended price

    £206.71

    -49%

    £103.75

The TX5 Woman Gtx Carbon Paprika from La Sportiva is a trekking and mountain hiking boot offering comfort, stability and grip. The Gore-Tex membrane protects your feet from the wet while being breathable.

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  • La Sportiva TX5 Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Paprika
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Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange Sale
Lowa
Trekking boots Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange

  • Recommended price

    £255.11

    -31%

    £175.91

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 Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange
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Scarpa Mescalito Gore-Tex Women's Midgray Aqua Scarpa Mescalito Gore-Tex Women's Midgray Aqua Sale
Scarpa
Approach shoes Mescalito Gore-Tex Women's Midgray Aqua

  • Recommended price

    £193.51

    -20%

    £153.91

Designed by Scarpa, the Mescalito Gtx Women's Midgray Aqua women’s approach shoe protects your feet from the elements, offers good support as well as good grip on all types of terrain.

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  • Scarpa Mescalito Gore-Tex Women's Midgray Aqua
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Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga Sale
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -31%

    £96.71

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 Bracken
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Granite Poseidon
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive
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Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Bracken Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Bracken Keypoints Sale
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Bracken

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -31%

    £96.71
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  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Bracken
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Granite Poseidon
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive
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Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Granite Poseidon Merrell Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Granite Poseidon Keypoints Sale
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Gore-Tex Granite Poseidon

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -31%

    £96.71
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  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Beluga
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Bracken
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Granite Poseidon
  • Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex Olive
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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