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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 Low Evo Blue Cord Dolomite 54 Low Evo Blue Cord
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Low Evo Blue Cord

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -14%

    £112.55

Featuring Vibram soles, the Dolomite 54 Low Evo Blue Cord hiking shoes are perfect for everyday walks and trail adventures.
Colour
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Blue Cord
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Gunmetal Grey Black
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Pistacchio Grey
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Thyme Green
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Dolomite 54 Low Evo Gore-Tex Avio Grey Dolomite 54 Low Evo Gore-Tex Avio Grey
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Low Evo Gore-Tex Avio Grey

  • Recommended price

    £149.51

    -14%

    £127.51

The Dolomite 54 Low Evo Gore-Tex Avio Grey waterproof hiking shoes are perfect for summer walks, keeping your feet dry and comfortable.
Colour
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Gore-Tex Avio Grey
Size
Dolomite 54 Low Evo Thyme Green Dolomite 54 Low Evo Thyme Green
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Low Evo Thyme Green

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -14%

    £112.55
Colour
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Blue Cord
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Gunmetal Grey Black
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Pistacchio Grey
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Thyme Green
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Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Autumn Brown Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Autumn Brown
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Autumn Brown

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -15%

    £134.55
Colour
  • Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Autumn Brown
  • Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Blue Navy
  • Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Dark Brown
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Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Blue Navy Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Blue Navy
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Blue Navy

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -15%

    £134.55

The Gore-Tex membrane in the 54 Low FG Evo Gore-Tex Blue Navy hiking shoes provides optimal waterproofness to keep your feet dry.
Colour
  • Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Autumn Brown
  • Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Blue Navy
  • Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Dark Brown
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Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Dark Brown Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Dark Brown
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Dark Brown

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -15%

    £134.55
Colour
  • Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Autumn Brown
  • Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Blue Navy
  • Dolomite 54 Low Fg Evo Gore-tex Dark Brown
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Garmont 9.81 Onyx Mb Gore-Tex Balsam Green Navy Blue Garmont 9.81 Onyx Mb Gore-Tex Balsam Green Navy Blue
Garmont
Approach shoes 9.81 Onyx Mb Gore-Tex Balsam Green Navy Blue

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -20%

    £140.71

Garmont 9.81 Onyx MB Gore-Tex women’s approach shoes in Balsam Green/Navy Blue combine a Gore-Tex membrane, heel support and a Vibram Megagrip sole.
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  • Garmont 9.81 Onyx Mb Gore-Tex Balsam Green Navy Blue
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Garmont 9.81 Onyx Mb Gore-Tex Kelp Green Beluga Black Garmont 9.81 Onyx Mb Gore-Tex Kelp Green Beluga Black
Garmont
Approach shoes 9.81 Onyx Mb Gore-Tex Kelp Green Beluga Black

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -20%

    £140.71

Designed for technical terrain, the Garmont 9.81 Onyx Mb Gore-Tex Kelp Green Beluga Black approach shoe offers excellent grip, precise support, waterproof protection and lasting comfort.
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  • Garmont 9.81 Onyx Mb Gore-Tex Kelp Green Beluga Black
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La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Everglade La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Everglade
La Sportiva
Hiking shoes Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Everglade

  • Recommended price

    £211.11

    -15%

    £179.43
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  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Everglade
  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Malibu Blue
  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Limestone Azalea
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La Sportiva Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Juniper La Sportiva Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Juniper
La Sportiva
Fast Hiking shoes Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Juniper

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -20%

    £126.63

La Sportiva's Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Juniper hiking boots offer lightness, stability and waterproofing for demanding adventurers.
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  • La Sportiva Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Juniper
  • La Sportiva Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Limestone
  • La Sportiva Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Redwood Rosebay
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Mammut Alnasca IV Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Nebla Mammut Alnasca IV Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Nebla
Mammut
Approach shoes Alnasca IV Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Nebla

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -30%

    £109.91

On technical terrain, the Mammut Alnasca IV Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Nebla approach boots provide support, grip and breathability.
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  • Mammut Alnasca IV Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Nebla
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Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black
Salewa
Approach shoes Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -25%

    £131.91

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Colour
  • Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black
  • Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Onyx Black
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Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Onyx Black Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Onyx Black
Salewa
Approach shoes Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Onyx Black

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -25%

    £131.91

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Colour
  • Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black
  • Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Onyx Black
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Merrell Bryce Radius Mid Gore-Tex Charcoal Exuberance Merrell Bryce Radius Mid Gore-Tex Charcoal Exuberance
Merrell
Hiking shoes Bryce Radius Mid Gore-Tex Charcoal Exuberance

  • Recommended price

    £153.91

    -37%

    £96.71

The Merrell Bryce Radius Mid Gore-Tex Charcoal Exuberance mid-high hiking boot guarantees secure ankle support and infallible grip on the most uneven terrain.
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  • Merrell Bryce Radius Mid Gore-Tex Charcoal Exuberance
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Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex W Coronet Blue Millet Approach shoes Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex W Coronet Blue Side
Millet
Approach shoes Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex W Coronet Blue

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -40%

    £109.91

Designed for rocky terrain, the Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Coronet Blue approach boots combine an adjustable suede upper, Vibram Megagrip sole and protective Overlast stone guard to secure every step.
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  • Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex W Coronet Blue
  • Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Green
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Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Green Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Green
Millet
Approach shoes Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex W Green

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -38%

    £114.31

The Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex W Green women's approach shoe delivers excellent grip on rocky terrain thanks to its Vibram Megagrip outsole.
Colour
  • Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex W Coronet Blue
  • Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex Green
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VEJA Dekkan Women Natural White VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Dekkan Women Natural White Keypoints
VEJA
Fast Hiking shoes Dekkan Women Natural White

  • Recommended price

    £153.91

    -48%

    £79.11
Colour
  • VEJA Dekkan Women Natural White
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Garmont Dragontail Lt Evo Corsair Blue Garmont Orange Garmont Dragontail Lt Evo Corsair Blue Garmont Orange
Garmont
Approach shoes Dragontail Lt Evo Corsair Blue Garmont Orange

  • Recommended price

    £149.51

    -24%

    £112.55

Designed for technical routes, the Garmont Dragontail LT Evo Corsair Blue Garmont Orange approach shoe offers an adjustable fit, effective Heel Lock and lasting comfort across varied terrain.
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  • Garmont Dragontail Lt Evo Corsair Blue Garmont Orange
Size
Garmont Dragontail Mnt Evo Gore-Tex Insigna Blue Frost Grey Garmont Dragontail Mnt Evo Gore-Tex Insigna Blue Frost Grey
Garmont
Approach shoes Dragontail Mnt Evo Gore-Tex Insigna Blue Frost Grey

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -28%

    £125.75

The Garmont Dragontail Mnt Evo Gore-Tex Insigna Blue Frost Grey low-cut approach shoe uses the Vibram Maton outsole in Megagrip rubber to grip rocky surfaces.
Colour
  • Garmont Dragontail Mnt Evo Gore-Tex Black Olivine Green
  • Garmont Dragontail Mnt Evo Gore-Tex Insigna Blue Frost Grey
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Tecnica Forge 3.0 Gore-Tex Ms Dp Grey Orange Tecnica Forge 3.0 Gore-Tex Ms Dp Grey Orange
Tecnica
Trekking boots Forge 3.0 Gore-Tex Ms Dp Grey Orange

  • Recommended price

    £219.91

    -25%

    £163.59
Colour
  • Tecnica Forge 3.0 Gore-Tex Ms Dp Grey Orange
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Tecnica Forge Hike Mid Gore-Tex Grey Blue Tecnica Forge Hike Mid Gore-Tex Grey Blue
Tecnica
Hiking shoes Forge Hike Mid Gore-Tex Grey Blue

  • Recommended price

    £171.51

    -35%

    £110.79
Colour
  • Tecnica Forge Hike Mid Gore-Tex Grey Blue
Size
Tecnica Forge Hike Mid Gore-Tex Ws Beige Lt Green Tecnica Forge Hike Mid Gore-Tex Ws Beige Lt Green
Tecnica
Hiking shoes Forge Hike Mid Gore-Tex Ws Beige Lt Green

  • Recommended price

    £171.51

    -35%

    £110.79
Colour
  • Tecnica Forge Hike Mid Gore-Tex Ws Beige Lt Green
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Millet Friction Eu Gore-Tex U Truffle Millet Friction Eu Gore-Tex U Truffle
Millet
Approach shoes Friction Eu Gore-Tex U Truffle

  • Recommended price

    £193.51

    -20%

    £154.79

The Millet Friction Eu Gore-Tex U Truffle approach shoe boosts precision on technical sections with low lacing, a snug fit and excellent grip.
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  • Millet Friction Eu Gore-Tex U Truffle
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Millet G Trek 4E Gore-Tex W Dorite Millet G Trek 4E Gore-Tex W Dorite
Millet
Hiking shoes G Trek 4E Gore-Tex W Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £219.91

    -16%

    £184.71

On technical routes, the Millet G Trek 4E Gore-Tex W Dorite hiking boot delivers secure footing thanks to its Vibram sole and precise support.
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  • Millet G Trek 4E Gore-Tex W Dorite
Size
Millet G Trek 5E Gore-Tex Black Millet G Trek 5E Gore-Tex Black
Millet
Trekking boots G Trek 5E Gore-Tex Black

  • Recommended price

    £263.91

    -15%

    £223.43

Designed for long hikes, the Millet G Trek 5E Gore-Tex Black hiking boot combines dual-density cushioning, long-lasting support, and stability underfoot.
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  • Millet G Trek 5E Gore-Tex Black
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Kayland Globo Gore-Tex Brown Kayland Globo Gore-Tex Brown
Kayland
Trekking boots Globo Gore-Tex Brown

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -14%

    £202.31

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  • Kayland Globo Gore-Tex Brown
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Lowa Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Seaweed Dune Lowa Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Seaweed Dune
Lowa
Hiking shoes Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Seaweed Dune

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -30%

    £123.11
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  • Lowa Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Seaweed Dune
Size
Lowa Lady Light LL Ardoise Turquoise Lowa Hiking shoes Lady Light LL Ardoise Turquoise Keypoints
Lowa
Hiking shoes Lady Light LL Ardoise Turquoise

  • Recommended price

    £228.71

    -40%

    £136.31

The Lowa Lady Light LL Ardoise Turquoise is a robust, comfortable hiking boot for women, offering superior stability, optimal shock absorption, and excellent grip, even in harsh weather conditions.
Colour
  • Lowa Lady Light LL Ardoise Turquoise
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Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Onyx Black Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Onyx Black
Salewa
Trekking boots MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Onyx Black

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -20%

    £189.11

The Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid GTX Onyx Black men’s hiking boot has a mid cut upper that protects and supports the ankle, a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex membrane and a Vibram outsole. 

Colour
  • Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black
  • Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Onyx Black
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Hanwag Makra Trek Gore-Tex Asphalt Light Grey Hanwag Makra Trek Gore-Tex Asphalt Light Grey
Hanwag
Trekking boots Makra Trek Gore-Tex Asphalt Light Grey

  • Recommended price

    £272.71

    -17%

    £224.31

Hanwag Makra Trek Gore-Tex hiking boots in Asphalt Light Grey deliver comfort, support, and waterproof protection for your outdoor adventures.
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  • Hanwag Makra Trek Gore-Tex Asphalt Light Grey
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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