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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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Salewa Wildfire Nxt Gore-Tex M Quicksand Dark Denim Salewa Wildfire Nxt Gore-Tex M Quicksand Dark Denim
Salewa
Approach shoes Wildfire Nxt Gore-Tex M Quicksand Dark Denim

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -30%

    £123.11

Salewa's Wildfire Nxt Gore-Tex M Quicksand Dark Denim is a rugged, lightweight, waterproof approach shoe, perfect for varied terrain thanks to its Vibram sole.
Colour
  • Salewa Wildfire Nxt Gore-Tex M Onyx Irish Green
  • Salewa Wildfire Nxt Gore-Tex M Quicksand Dark Denim
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Salomon X Ultra 360 Ltr Gore-tex Dark Earth Delicioso Sharkskin Salomon Fast Hiking Shoes X Ultra 360 Ltr Gore-tex Dark Earth Delicioso Sharkskin Keypoints
Salomon
Fast Hiking shoes X Ultra 360 Ltr Gore-tex Dark Earth Delicioso Sharkskin

  • Recommended price

    £127.51

    -20%

    £101.11

The Salomon X Ultra 360 Ltr Gore-Tex is a durable, comfortable, and waterproof fast hiking shoe, providing superior grip and stability on varied terrains.
Colour
  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Ltr Gore-tex Dark Earth Delicioso Sharkskin
Size
Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Deep Bottle Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Deep Bottle
Millet
Approach shoes Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Deep Bottle

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -28%

    £131.91

The Millet Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Deep Bottle is a high-performance, waterproof approach shoe, offering superior comfort and grip for climbing and hiking adventures.
Colour
  • Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Deep Bottle
  • Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Green
  • Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Saphir
Size
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Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Saphir Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Saphir
Millet
Approach shoes Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Saphir

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -28%

    £131.91

The Millet Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Saphir is a high-performance, waterproof approach shoe, offering exceptional comfort, stability, and grip for climbing and hiking adventures.
Colour
  • Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Deep Bottle
  • Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Green
  • Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Saphir
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Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Dorite Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Dorite Keypoints
Millet
Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -35%

    £114.31
Colour
  • Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Black
  • Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Dorite
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Scarpa Moraine Mid Pro Gore-Tex W Mineral Scarpa Moraine Mid Pro Gore-Tex W Mineral
Scarpa
Hiking shoes Moraine Mid Pro Gore-Tex Wmn Mineral

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -30%

    £123.11

The Scarpa Moraine Mid Pro Gtx W Mineral is a women's hiking boot offering optimal comfort, supreme protection with a Gore-Tex membrane, and enhanced safety with an integrated RECCO system.
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  • Scarpa Moraine Mid Pro Gore-Tex W Mineral
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Lowa Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Black Dun Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Black Dun Keypoints
Lowa
Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Black Dun

  • Recommended price

    £202.31

    -30%

    £140.71
Colour
  • 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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Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Black Olive Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Black Olive
Scarpa
Fast Hiking shoes Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Black Olive

  • Recommended price

    £167.11

    -21%

    £131.91
Colour
  • Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Black Olive
Size
Millet Ubic Low Gore-tex Saphir Millet Ubic Low Gore-tex Saphir
Millet
Hiking shoes Ubic Low Gore-tex Saphir

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -27%

    £114.31

Millet Ubic Low Gore-tex Saphir hiking boots combine comfort, protection and grip for all your outdoor adventures.
Colour
  • Millet Ubic Low Gore-tex Saphir
  • Millet Ubic Low Gore-tex Spice
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Hanwag Tatra II Bunion Lady Gtx Navy Light Grey Hanwag Tatra II Bunion Lady Gtx Navy Light Grey
Hanwag
Hiking shoes Tatra II Bunion Lady Gtx Navy Light Grey

  • Recommended price

    £281.51

    -15%

    £237.51
Colour
  • Hanwag Tatra II Bunion Lady Gtx Navy Light Grey
Size
Promos
La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Gore-Tex Carbon Yellow La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Gore-Tex Carbon Yellow
La Sportiva
Hiking shoes Aequilibrium Hike Gore-Tex Carbon Yellow

  • Recommended price

    £211.11

    -20%

    £168.87

The La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike GTX Carbon Yellow is a durable, comfortable hiking boot with waterproof Gore-Tex lining, supportive insole, and a tough Vibram rubber outsole for reliable traction.
Colour
  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Gore-Tex Carbon Papaya
  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Gore-Tex Carbon Yellow
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Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex W Syrah Black Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex W Syrah Black
Salewa
Approach shoes Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex W Syrah Black

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -25%

    £131.03

-
Colour
  • Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex W Syrah Black
Size
Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Denim Fluo Orange Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Denim Fluo Orange
Salewa
Hiking shoes Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Denim Fluo Orange

  • Recommended price

    £193.51

    -20%

    £153.91
Colour
  • 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 Banks Sf Extra Gore-Tex Graphite Shadow Hanwag Banks Sf Extra Gore-Tex Graphite Shadow
Hanwag
Hiking shoes Banks Sf Extra Gore-Tex Graphite Shadow

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -14%

    £202.31

The Hanwag Banks Sf Extra Gtx Graphite Shadow is a comfortable, environmentally-friendly hiking boot made from LWG-certified nubuck leather, designed for wider feet with shock-absorbing foam and extra toe room.
Colour
  • Hanwag Banks Sf Extra Gore-Tex Graphite Shadow
Size
Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Bronze Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Bronze
Lowa
Fast Hiking shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Bronze

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -44%

    £87.91
Colour
  • Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Anthracite Bronze
Size
Kayland Grand Tour W's Gore-Tex Grey Light Green Kayland Grand Tour W's Gore-Tex Grey Light Green
Kayland
Trekking boots Grand Tour W's Gore-Tex Grey Light Green

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -25%

    £131.91

-
Colour
  • Kayland Grand Tour W's Gore-Tex Grey Light Green
Size
Kayland Legacy Gore-Tex Grey Red Kayland Legacy Gore-Tex Grey Red
Kayland
Hiking shoes Legacy Gore-Tex Grey Red

  • Recommended price

    £167.11

    -21%

    £131.91

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Colour
  • Kayland Legacy Gore-Tex Grey Red
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Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex W Bungee Cord Black Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex W Bungee Cord Black
Salewa
Hiking shoes MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex W Bungee Cord Black

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -20%

    £189.11

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Colour
  • Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex W Bungee Cord Black
  • Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex W Dark Denim Black
  • Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex W Red Dahlia Black
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Scarpa Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Smoke Jade Scarpa Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Smoke Jade
Scarpa
Hiking shoes Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Smoke Jade

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -20%

    £147.75

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Colour
  • Scarpa Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Smoke Jade
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Salewa Puez Leather Mid Ptx W Bungee Cord Onyx Salewa Puez Leather Mid Ptx W Bungee Cord Onyx
Salewa
Hiking shoes Puez Leather Mid Ptx W Bungee Cord Onyx

  • Recommended price

    £193.51

    -31%

    £131.91

Women's trekking shoes Salewa Puez Leather Mid Ptx W Bungee Cord Onyx combine sturdiness, grip and waterproof protection.
Colour
  • Salewa Puez Leather Mid Ptx W Bungee Cord Onyx
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Scarpa Rapid Xt Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Birch Coral Scarpa Rapid Xt Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Birch Coral
Scarpa
Hiking shoes Rapid Xt Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Birch Coral

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -20%

    £140.71

Scarpa's Rapid Xt Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Birch Coral hiking boots combine protection, performance and comfort for an unrivalled hiking experience.
Colour
  • Scarpa Rapid Xt Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Birch Coral
Size
Lowa Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Espresso Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Espresso Keypoints
Lowa
Hiking shoes Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Espresso

  • Recommended price

    £193.51

    -30%

    £135.43
Colour
  • Lowa Renegade Gore-Tex Mid Espresso
Size
Lowa Tibet Evo Gore-Tex Lowa Tibet Evo Gore-Tex
Lowa
Trekking boots Tibet Evo Gore-Tex Navy Graphite

  • Recommended price

    £281.51

    -25%

    £211.11

Lowa's Tibet Evo Gtx Navy/Graphite hiking boot, featuring a rugged leather upper and Gore-Tex membrane, excels in durability and waterproofing.
Colour
  • Lowa Tibet Evo Gore-Tex
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Salewa Wildfire Nxt Gore-Tex W Quicksand Etruscan Red Salewa Wildfire Nxt Gore-Tex W Quicksand Etruscan Red
Salewa
Approach shoes Wildfire Nxt Gore-Tex W Quicksand Etruscan Red

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -20%

    £140.71

Thanks to their Gore-Tex® membrane and Vibram® soles, the Wildfire Nxt Gore-Tex W Quicksand Etruscan Red women's approach boots from Salewa combine waterproofing and grip.
Colour
  • Salewa Wildfire Nxt Gore-Tex W Quicksand Etruscan Red
Size
Scarpa Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Petrol Rust Orange Scarpa Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Petrol Rust Orange
Scarpa
Trekking boots Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Petrol Rust Orange

  • Recommended price

    £263.91

    -22%

    £204.07

The Scarpa Zodiac Trek Gtx Petrol Rust Orange is a durable, comfortable hiking boot with advanced technology for superior grip, waterproofness, and adaptability across all terrains.
Colour
  • Scarpa Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Petrol Rust Orange
Size
Salewa MTN Trainer Lite Mid GTX Bungee Cord Black Salewa Trekking shoes MTN Trainer Lite Mid GTX Bungee Cord Black Keypoints
Salewa
Trekking boots MTN Trainer Lite Mid GTX Bungee Cord Black

  • Recommended price

    £193.51

    -50%

    £96.71

Great for mountain hikes, the Salewa MTN Trainer Lite Mid GTX Bungee Cord Black men’s trekking boot offers traction, support and stability while being waterproof and breathable. 

Colour
  • Salewa MTN Trainer Lite Mid GTX Bungee Cord Black
Size
Kayland Duke Mid W's Gore-Tex Black Azure Kayland Duke Mid W's Gore-Tex Black Azure
Kayland
Hiking shoes Duke Mid W's Gore-Tex Black Azure

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -42%

    £101.20

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Colour
  • Kayland Duke Mid W's Gore-Tex Black Azure
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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