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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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Scarpa Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Petrol Rust Orange Scarpa Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Petrol Rust Orange Extra 5% off
Scarpa
Trekking boots Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Petrol Rust Orange

  • Recommended price

    £263.91

    -10%

    £236.63

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.
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  • Scarpa Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Petrol Rust Orange
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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.
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  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Gore-Tex Carbon Yellow
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Columbia Facet 75 Outdry Dark Stone Black Columbia Facet 75 Outdry Dark Stone Black Extra 5% off
Columbia
Hiking shoes Facet 75 Outdry Dark Stone Black

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -40%

    £67.76

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  • Columbia Facet 75 Outdry Dark Stone Black
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Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black Extra 5% off
Salewa
Trekking boots MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -20%

    £189.11

The Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid GTX Bungee Cord Black men’s hiking boot offers performance and comfort, it provides protection to your ankle, keeps your feet dry and offers confidence inspiring traction.
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  • Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black
  • Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Java Blue Black
  • Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Onyx Black
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Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Black Olive Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Black Olive Extra 5% off
Scarpa
Fast Hiking shoes Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Black Olive

  • Recommended price

    £167.11

    -10%

    £149.51
Colour
  • Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Black Olive
  • Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Fog Lemon Curry
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Dolomite
Lowa Toro Pro Gore-Tex Lo Ws Navy Redwood Lowa Toro Pro Gore-Tex Lo Ws Navy Redwood
Lowa
Hiking shoes Toro Pro Gore-Tex Lo Ws Navy Redwood

  • Recommended price

    £149.51

    -41%

    £87.91
Colour
  • Lowa Toro Pro Gore-Tex Lo Ws Navy Redwood
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Millet Ubic Low Gore-Tex W Rope Millet Ubic Low Gore-Tex W Rope Extra 5% off
Millet
Hiking shoes Ubic Low Gore-Tex W Rope

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -27%

    £114.31

Millet Ubic Low Gore-Tex W Rope hiking boots combine comfort, lightness and performance with a low shaft, Vibram® XS Trek sole and Gore-Tex membrane for optimum outdoor versatility.
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  • Millet Ubic Low Gore-Tex W Rope
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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 Extra 5% off
La Sportiva
Fast Hiking shoes Ultra Raptor II Leather Gore-Tex Woman Charcoal Lollipop

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -20%

    £140.71
Colour
  • 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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Kayland Vision W's Gore-Tex Grey Azure Kayland Vision W's Gore-Tex Grey Azure Extra 5% off
Kayland
Hiking shoes Vision W's Gore-Tex Grey Azure

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -30%

    £123.11

The Kayland Vision W's Gtx Grey Azure are women's hiking boots offering unmatched comfort, optimal protection, and superior performance for all types of outdoor adventures.
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  • Kayland Vision W's Gore-Tex Grey Azure
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Millet Wanaka Gore-Tex Dark Denim Millet Wanaka Gore-Tex Dark Denim
Millet
Fast Hiking shoes Wanaka Gore-Tex Dark Denim

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -41%

    £92.40
Colour
  • Millet Wanaka Gore-Tex Dark Denim
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Millet Hike Up Gore-Tex Black Millet Hike Up Gore-Tex Black Extra 5% off
Millet
Fast Hiking shoes Hike Up Gore-Tex Black

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -27%

    £114.31
Colour
  • Millet Hike Up Gore-Tex Dorite
  • Millet Hike Up Gore-Tex Black
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Millet Hike Up Gore-Tex Dorite Millet Hike Up Gore-Tex Dorite Extra 5% off
Millet
Fast Hiking shoes Hike Up Gore-Tex Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -27%

    £114.31
Colour
  • Millet Hike Up Gore-Tex Dorite
  • Millet Hike Up Gore-Tex Black
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Millet Hike up Gore-Tex W Hydro Millet Hike up Gore-Tex W Hydro Extra 5% off
Millet
Fast Hiking shoes Hike up Gore-Tex W Hydro

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -27%

    £114.31
Colour
  • Millet Hike up Gore-Tex W Hydro
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Columbia Konos Trs Outdry Greenscape Red Quartz Columbia Konos Trs Outdry Greenscape Red Quartz Extra 5% off
Columbia
Hiking shoes Konos Trs Outdry Greenscape Red Quartz

  • Recommended price

    £105.51

    -44%

    £58.08

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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Meindl Litepeak Lady Gore-Tex Gris Meindl Litepeak Lady Gore-Tex Gris Extra 5% off
Meindl
Hiking shoes Litepeak Lady Gore-Tex Gris

  • Recommended price

    £263.91

    -30%

    £184.71

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  • Meindl Litepeak Lady Gore-Tex Gris
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Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Java Blue Black Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Java Blue Black Extra 5% off
Salewa
Trekking boots MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Java Blue Black

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -29%

    £167.11
Colour
  • Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black
  • Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Java Blue Black
  • Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Onyx Black
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Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex W Dark Denim Black Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex W Dark Denim Black Extra 5% off
Salewa
Hiking shoes MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex W Dark Denim Black

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -20%

    £189.11

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  • 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 Mescalito Trek Planet Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Black Scarpa Mescalito Trek Planet Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Black Extra 5% off
Scarpa
Trekking boots Mescalito Trek Planet Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Black

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -40%

    £140.71

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  • Scarpa Mescalito Trek Planet Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Black
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Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Black Grey Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Black Grey Extra 5% off
Merrell
Hiking shoes Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Black Grey

  • Recommended price

    £154.00

    -37%

    £96.71
Colour
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Altitude
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Black Grey
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Olive
  • Merrell Moab 3 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Sedona Sage
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Scarpa Mojito Trail Gore-Tex Titanium Mustard Scarpa Mojito Trail Gore-Tex Titanium Mustard Extra 5% off
Scarpa
Fast Hiking shoes Mojito Trail Gore-Tex Titanium Mustard

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -10%

    £157.43
Colour
  • Scarpa Mojito Trail Gore-Tex Titanium Mustard
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Dolomite Nibelia Gore-tex Goat Beige Dolomite Nibelia Gore-tex Goat Beige
Dolomite
Fast Hiking shoes Nibelia Gore-tex Goat Beige

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -44%

    £87.91

The Dolomite Nibelia Gore-Tex Goat Beige is a lightweight, breathable, and waterproof fast hiking shoe, offering excellent grip, stability, and cushioning for versatile high-performance hiking.
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  • Dolomite Nibelia Gore-tex Goat Beige
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Scarpa Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur Scarpa Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur Extra 5% off
Scarpa
Fast Hiking shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -30%

    £109.91

The Scarpa Rush 2 GTX Moss Sulphur approach shoes are lightweight, waterproof and comfortable, ideal for hikers who survey all types of trails.
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  • Scarpa Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur
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Lowa Tibet Evo Gore-Tex Lowa Tibet Evo Gore-Tex
Lowa
Trekking boots Tibet Evo Gore-Tex Navy Graphite

  • Recommended price

    £281.51

    -20%

    £225.19

Lowa's Tibet Evo Gtx Navy/Graphite hiking boot, featuring a rugged leather upper and Gore-Tex membrane, excels in durability and waterproofing.
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  • Lowa Tibet Evo Gore-Tex
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La Sportiva Tx4 Evo Gore-Tex Carbon Cherry Tomato La Sportiva Tx4 Evo Gore-Tex Carbon Cherry Tomato Extra 5% off
La Sportiva
Approach shoes Tx4 Evo Gore-Tex Carbon Cherry Tomato

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -20%

    £147.75

The La Sportiva TX4 Evo GTX Carbon Cherry Tomato is a durable, waterproof approach shoe with Gore-Tex lining, Ortholite Hybrid Approach insole, and Vibram MegaGrip outsole for optimal comfort, breathability, and grip on all terrains.
Colour
  • La Sportiva Tx4 Evo Gore-Tex Carbon Cherry Tomato
  • La Sportiva Tx4 Evo Gore-Tex Savana Jungle
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid Gore-Tex Black Yellow La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid Gore-Tex Black Yellow Extra 5% off
La Sportiva
Hiking shoes Ultra Raptor II Mid Gore-Tex Black Yellow

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -30%

    £123.11

The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX Black Yellow is a dynamic, lightweight, and comfortable mid-cut hiking boot, offering superior support, waterproof Gore-Tex technology, and excellent grip for rugged terrains.
Colour
  • La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid Gore-Tex Black Reflective
  • La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid Gore-Tex Black Yellow
  • La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid Gore-Tex Carbon Hawaiian Sun
  • La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid Gore-Tex Deep Sea Hurricane
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Meindl Vakuum Lady Top Gore-Tex Anthracite Meindl Vakuum Lady Top Gore-Tex Anthracite
Meindl
Trekking boots Vakuum Lady Top Gore-Tex Anthracite

  • Recommended price

    £307.91

    -30%

    £215.51

Meindl Vakuum Lady Top Gore-Tex trekking boots offer robustness, waterproofness and optimum comfort thanks to their innovative design.
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  • Meindl Vakuum Lady Top Gore-Tex Anthracite
Size
Millet Wanaka Mid Gore-Tex Dorite Millet Wanaka Mid Gore-Tex Dorite Extra 5% off
Millet
Hiking shoes Wanaka Mid Gore-Tex Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -40%

    £105.51

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
Size
Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex W Nine Iron Excalibur Shadow Gray Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex W Nine Iron Excalibur Shadow Gray
Salomon
Hiking shoes X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex W Nine Iron Excalibur Shadow Gray

  • Recommended price

    £127.51

    -24%

    £95.83
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 Sedona Sage Black Sea Foam
  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Gore-Tex W Sedona Sage Urban Chic Etherea
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Scarpa Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Smoke Jade Scarpa Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Smoke Jade Extra 5% off
Scarpa
Hiking shoes Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Smoke Jade

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -10%

    £164.47

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  • Scarpa Mojito Hike Gore-Tex Wmn Jade Smoke Jade
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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