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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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Mammut Aenergy Hike Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Dark Alpine Calamint Mammut Aenergy Hike Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Dark Alpine Calamint FLASH DAYS
Mammut
Hiking shoes Aenergy Hike Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Dark Alpine Calamint

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -46%

    £70.31

Mammut's Aenergy Hike Low Gore-Tex Women's Marine Dark Alpine Calamint hiking boots offer comfort, stability and lightness for an unrivalled hiking experience.
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  • Mammut Aenergy Hike Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Dark Alpine Calamint
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Hanwag Bluestrait Mid Es Asphalt Seablue Hanwag Bluestrait Mid Es Asphalt Seablue FLASH DAYS
Hanwag
Hiking shoes Bluestrait Mid Es Asphalt Seablue

  • Recommended price

    £219.91

    -48%

    £114.31
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  • Hanwag Bluestrait Mid Es Asphalt Seablue
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Hanwag Bluestrait Mid Lady Es Petrol Mint Hanwag Bluestrait Mid Lady Es Petrol Mint FLASH DAYS
Hanwag
Hiking shoes Bluestrait Mid Lady Es Petrol Mint

  • Recommended price

    £219.91

    -48%

    £114.31
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  • Hanwag Bluestrait Mid Lady Es Petrol Mint
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Hanwag Coastrock Low Lady Es Navy Pink Hanwag Fast Hiking Shoes Coastrock Low Lady Es Navy Pink Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Hanwag
Fast Hiking shoes Coastrock Low Lady Es Navy Pink

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -38%

    £96.71

The Hanwag Coastrock Low Lady Es Navy Pink women’s speed hiking shoe is lightweight, sporty and waterproof thanks to its high-quality Perwanger leather upper and PFC free EcoShell membrane.  
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  • Hanwag Coastrock Low Lady Es Navy Pink
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Kayland Duke Gore-Tex Black Red Kayland Duke Gore-Tex Black Red FLASH DAYS
Kayland
Fast Hiking shoes Duke Gore-Tex Black Red

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -44%

    £87.91

The Kayland Duke Gtx men’s fast hiking shoe features advanced technologies, a Quick Lace system, Vibram outsole and GTX membrane, offering comfort, lightness and excellent grip on any terrain. 
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  • Kayland Duke Gore-Tex Black Red
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Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze FLASH DAYS
Lowa
Fast Hiking shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -50%

    £70.31

Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze are lightweight, waterproof hiking boots ideal for brisk walking.
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  • Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze
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Millet G Trek 4 Gore-Tex W Dorite Millet G Trek 4 Gore-Tex W Dorite
Millet
Hiking shoes G Trek 4 Gore-Tex W Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £219.91

    -44%

    £123.11
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  • Millet G Trek 4 Gore-Tex W Dorite
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Columbia Konos Trs Outdry Greenscape Red Quartz Columbia Konos Trs Outdry Greenscape Red Quartz FLASH DAYS
Columbia
Hiking shoes Konos Trs Outdry Greenscape Red Quartz

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -45%

    £57.11

The Columbia Konos Trs Outdry Greenscape Red Quartz are lightweight, waterproof trail shoes with excellent support and traction for rugged terrain.
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  • Columbia Konos Trs Outdry Greenscape Red Quartz
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Lowa Maddox Pro Gore-Tex Lo SL Desert Olive FLASH DAYS
Lowa
Fast Hiking shoes Maddox Pro Gore-Tex Lo SL Desert Olive

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -25%

    £118.71

Designed for fast-paced use, the Lowa Maddox Pro Gore-Tex LO SL Desert Olive fast hiking boot offers mobility and comfort thanks to its lightweight structure and quick-fitting fit.
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  • Lowa Maddox Pro Gore-Tex Lo SL Desert Olive
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Scarpa Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex W Dark Anthacite Tropical Scarpa Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex W Dark Anthacite Tropical FLASH DAYS
Scarpa
Trekking boots Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex W Dark Anthacite Tropical

  • Recommended price

    £246.31

    -39%

    £149.51

The Mescalito Trek GTX W Dark Anthacite Tropical women's trekking and mountaineering boots from Scarpa offer comfort, waterproofing and sturdiness for demanding hikes.
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  • Scarpa Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex W Dark Anthacite Tropical
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Scarpa Mojito Trail Gore-Tex Wide Ocean Light Ocean Scarpa Mojito Trail Gore-Tex Wide Ocean Light Ocean FLASH DAYS
Scarpa
Hiking shoes Mojito Trail Gore-Tex Wide Ocean Light Ocean

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -20%

    £140.71
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  • Scarpa Mojito Trail Gore-Tex Wide Ocean Light Ocean
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Columbia Peakfreak Hera Outdry Black Wild Fuchsia Columbia Peakfreak Hera Outdry Black Wild Fuchsia FLASH DAYS
Columbia
Hiking shoes Peakfreak Hera Outdry Black Wild Fuchsia

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -45%

    £62.39

The Columbia Peakfreak Hera Outdry Black Wild Fuchsia is a versatile hiking boot offering comfort, protection and grip on all terrains.
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  • Columbia Peakfreak Hera Outdry Black Wild Fuchsia
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Scarpa Rapid Xt Wmn Gore-tex Shark Aqua Scarpa Rapid Xt Wmn Gore-tex Shark Aqua FLASH DAYS
Scarpa
Approach shoes Rapid Xt Wmn Gore-tex Shark Aqua

  • Recommended price

    £153.91

    -29%

    £108.15
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  • Scarpa Rapid Xt Wmn Gore-tex Shark Aqua
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Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Smoke Green Grey Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Smoke Green Grey FLASH DAYS
Lowa
Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Smoke Green Grey

  • Recommended price

    £202.31

    -30%

    £140.71

Lowa Renegade Evo GTX Mid Smoke Green Grey hiking boots combine rugged leather, long-lasting comfort and reliable grip to serenely tackle all types of trails.
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  • Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Smoke Green Grey
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Meindl Respond Lady Gore-Tex Graphite Ciel Meindl Respond Lady Gore-Tex Graphite Ciel FLASH DAYS
Meindl
Hiking shoes Respond Lady Gore-Tex Graphite Ciel

  • Recommended price

    £167.11

    -34%

    £109.91
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  • Meindl Respond Lady Gore-Tex Graphite Ciel
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Mammut Sapuen High Gore-Tex Women dark tin-amber green Mammut Hiking shoes Sapuen High Gore-Tex Women dark tin-amber green Keypoints FLASH DAYS
Mammut
Hiking shoes Sapuen High Gore-Tex Women dark tin-amber green

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -50%

    £92.31
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  • Mammut Sapuen High Gore-Tex Women dark tin-amber green
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Merrell Siren 4 Gore-Tex Monument Merrell Siren 4 Gore-Tex Monument FLASH DAYS
Merrell
Hiking shoes Siren 4 Gore-Tex Monument

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -46%

    £74.71
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  • Merrell Siren 4 Gore-Tex Monument
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Merrell Speed Strike 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Black Merrell Speed Strike 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Black FLASH DAYS
Merrell
Hiking shoes Speed Strike 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Black

  • Recommended price

    £123.11

    -35%

    £79.11

Explore the trails with confidence in Merrell's Speed Strike 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Black hiking boot, which is lightweight, grippy and waterproof.
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  • Merrell Speed Strike 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Black
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Kayland Tuono Gore-Tex Black Clay Kayland Tuono Gore-Tex Black Clay FLASH DAYS
Kayland
Fast Hiking shoes Tuono Gore-Tex Black Clay

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -40%

    £79.11

Kayland's Tuono Gore-Tex Black Clay fast hiking boot combines ruggedness, grip and comfort to excel on difficult terrain.
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  • Kayland Tuono Gore-Tex Black Clay
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La Sportiva Tx5 Evo Mid Gore-Tex Mocha Redwood La Sportiva Tx5 Evo Mid Gore-Tex Mocha Redwood FLASH DAYS
La Sportiva
Trekking boots Tx5 Evo Mid Gore-Tex Mocha Redwood

  • Recommended price

    £211.11

    -20%

    £168.87

The La Sportiva Tx5 Evo Mid Gore-Tex Mocha Redwood trekking boots are ideal for hiking and trekking on all types of terrain.
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  • La Sportiva Tx5 Evo Mid Gore-Tex Chestnut Grey
  • La Sportiva Tx5 Evo Mid Gore-Tex Mocha Redwood
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Millet Wanaka Gore-Tex Dark Denim Millet Wanaka Gore-Tex Dark Denim FLASH DAYS
Millet
Fast Hiking shoes Wanaka Gore-Tex Dark Denim

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -44%

    £87.91
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  • Millet Wanaka Gore-Tex Dark Denim
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Millet Wanaka Mid Gore-Tex Dorite Millet Wanaka Mid Gore-Tex Dorite FLASH DAYS
Millet
Hiking shoes Wanaka Mid Gore-Tex Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -45%

    £96.71

The Millet Wanaka Mid Gtx Dorite is a durable, lightweight hiking boot offering optimal foot support, grip on various terrains, and waterproof protection for year-round use.
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  • Millet Wanaka Mid Gore-Tex Dorite
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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