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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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Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid Gore-Tex W Black Plum Kitten Shale Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid Gore-Tex W Black Plum Kitten Shale Extra 5% off
Salomon
Fast Hiking shoes X Ultra 360 Mid Gore-Tex W Black Plum Kitten Shale

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

    -33%

    £96.71

The Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid Gtx W Black Plum Kitten Shale are eco-friendly women's hiking boots offering superior support, stability, and waterproofness for all terrains.
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  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid Gore-Tex W Black Plum Kitten Shale
  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid Gore-Tex W Nine Iron Excalibur Shadow Gray
  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid Gore-Tex W Turbulence CarbonTourmaline
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Salomon X-Adventure Recon Gore-Tex Asphalt Castlerock Black Salomon X-Adventure Recon Gore-Tex Asphalt Castlerock Black Extra 5% off
Salomon
Hiking shoes X-Adventure Recon Gore-Tex Asphalt Castlerock Black

  • Recommended price

    £114.31

    -30%

    £79.11

The Salomon X-Adventure Recon Gore-Tex Asphalt Castlerock Black is a waterproof, breathable hiking shoe offering optimal foot support, agility, and exceptional grip for all terrains.
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  • Salomon X-Adventure Recon Gore-Tex Asphalt Castlerock Black
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Scarpa Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Wmn Anthracite Lavender Scarpa Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Wmn Anthracite Lavender Extra 5% off
Scarpa
Trekking boots Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Wmn Anthracite Lavender

  • Recommended price

    £263.91

    -10%

    £236.63

The Scarpa Zodiac Trek Gtx Wmn Anthracite Lavender is a durable, waterproof women's mountain boot with advanced technology for comfort, grip, and stability on all terrains.
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  • Scarpa Zodiac Trek Gore-Tex Wmn Anthracite Lavender
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Dolomite 54 Low Evo Blue Cord
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Low Evo Blue Cord

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -20%

    £104.63

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
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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

    -20%

    £118.71

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

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -20%

    £104.63

The Dolomite 54 Low Evo Pistacchio Grey hiking shoes deliver excellent grip with their Vibram® outsole.
Colour
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Blue Cord
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Gunmetal Grey Black
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Pistacchio Grey
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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

    -20%

    £168.87
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  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Everglade
  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Everglade
  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Malibu Blue
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La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Malibu Blue La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Malibu Blue
La Sportiva
Hiking shoes Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Malibu Blue

  • Recommended price

    £211.11

    -31%

    £145.11
Colour
  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Everglade
  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Everglade
  • La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Malibu Blue
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La Sportiva Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Redwood Rosebay La Sportiva Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Redwood Rosebay
La Sportiva
Fast Hiking shoes Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Redwood Rosebay

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -20%

    £126.63
Colour
  • La Sportiva Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Juniper
  • La Sportiva Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Redwood Rosebay
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Mammut Alnasca IV Low Gore-Tex Deep Silver Sage Pinea Mammut Alnasca IV Low Gore-Tex Deep Silver Sage Pinea
Mammut
Approach shoes Alnasca IV Low Gore-Tex Deep Silver Sage Pinea

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -22%

    £123.11

Thanks to Flextron® technology, the Mammut Alnasca IV Low Gore-Tex Deep Silver Sage Pinea approach shoes enhance your natural stride while reducing fatigue on rugged trails.
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  • Mammut Alnasca IV Low Gore-Tex Deep Silver Sage Pinea
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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

    -22%

    £123.11

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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Kayland Alpha Knit Gore-Tex W Turq. Red Kayland Alpha Knit Gore-Tex W Turq. Red Extra 5% off
Kayland
Hiking shoes Alpha Knit Gore-Tex W Turq. Red

  • Recommended price

    £145.16

    -39%

    £87.91

With its Turquoise Red Gore-Tex Invisible Fit membrane, the Kayland Alpha Knit Gore-Tex W hiking shoe delivers lasting waterproof protection while enhancing comfort and fit.
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  • Kayland Alpha Knit Gore-Tex W Turq. Red
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Merrell Bryce Radius Mid Gore-Tex Charcoal Exuberance Merrell Bryce Radius Mid Gore-Tex Charcoal Exuberance Extra 5% off
Merrell
Hiking shoes Bryce Radius Mid Gore-Tex Charcoal Exuberance

  • Recommended price

    £154.00

    -20%

    £123.11

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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Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex Brown Graphit Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex Brown Graphit
Lowa
Trekking boots Camino Evo Gore-Tex Brown Graphit

  • Recommended price

    £255.20

    -31%

    £175.91
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  • Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex Black Orange
  • Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex Brown Graphit
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Millet Cimaï Gore-Tex M Dark Grey Millet Cimaï Gore-Tex M Dark Grey
Millet
Approach shoes Cimaï Gore-Tex M Dark Grey

  • Recommended price

    £167.11

    -10%

    £149.51
Colour
  • Millet Cimaï Gore-Tex M Dark Grey
  • Millet Cimaï Gore-Tex M Maracuja
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Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex W Coronet Blue Millet Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex W Coronet Blue
Millet
Approach shoes Cimaï Pro Gore-Tex W Coronet Blue

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -20%

    £146.87

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
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Regatta Fast Hiking Shoes Cruize Dark Storm Brick Overview Regatta Fast Hiking Shoes Cruize Dark Storm Brick Side Extra 5% off
Regatta
Fast Hiking shoes Cruize Dark Storm Brick

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -37%

    £87.91

DARE2B's Cruize Dark Storm Brick fast hiking boots feature a waterproof-breathable ISOTEX membrane for optimum comfort on the trail.
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  • Regatta Fast Hiking Shoes Cruize Dark Storm Brick Overview
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Lowa Explorer Gore-Tex Mid Humus Brown Lowa Hiking shoes Explorer Gore-Tex Mid Humus Brown Side New colour Extra 5% off
Lowa
Hiking shoes Explorer Gore-Tex Mid Humus Brown

  • Recommended price

    £202.31

    -15%

    £171.51

The Lowa Explorer Gore-Tex Mid Humus Brown hiking boot is designed for walkers seeking reliable support, Gore-Tex breathability, and stable footing on technical terrain.
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  • Lowa Explorer Gore-Tex Mid Humus Brown
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Lowa Explorer Gore-Tex Mid Ws Grey Pink New colour
Lowa
Hiking shoes Explorer Gore-Tex Mid Ws Grey Pink

  • Recommended price

    £202.31

    -15%

    £171.51

Designed for technical trails, the Lowa Explorer Gore-Tex Mid Ws Grey Pink women’s hiking boot combines secure mid-cut support, a durable leather-textile upper, and a perfectly balanced fit.
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  • Lowa Explorer Gore-Tex Mid Ws Grey Pink
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Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Grey Rose Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Grey Rose Extra 5% off
Lowa
Hiking shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Grey Rose

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -44%

    £87.91
Colour
  • Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Stone
  • Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Grey Rose
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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

    -20%

    £175.91
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

    -10%

    £153.91
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

    -10%

    £153.91
Colour
  • Tecnica Forge Hike Mid Gore-Tex Ws Beige Lt Green
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Millet Friction Eu U Dorite Millet Friction Eu U Dorite Extra 5% off
Millet
Approach shoes Friction Eu U Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £167.11

    -21%

    £131.91

Millet Friction Eu U Dorite approach boots offer stability, comfort and precision, making them the ideal choice for hiking and technical approaches.
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  • Millet Friction Eu U Dorite
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Millet Friction Gore-Tex U Saphir Millet Friction Gore-Tex U Saphir Extra 5% off
Millet
Approach shoes Friction Gore-Tex U Saphir

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -25%

    £131.91

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Colour
  • Millet Friction Gore-Tex U Saphir
Size
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

    -20%

    £140.71
Colour
  • Lowa Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Seaweed Dune
Size
Lowa Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Rose Lowa Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Rose
Lowa
Hiking shoes Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Rose

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -20%

    £140.71
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  • Lowa Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Rose
Size
Lowa Lady Light Evo Gore-Tex Ws Navy Peach
Lowa
Trekking boots Lady Light Evo Gore-Tex Ws Navy Peach

  • Recommended price

    £228.71

    -20%

    £182.95

Suitable for long hikes, the Lowa Lady Light Evo Gore-Tex Ws Navy Peach trekking and mountain boot combines precise fit, reliable support and abrasion resistance.
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  • Lowa Lady Light Evo Gore-Tex Ws Navy Peach
Size
Lowa Lady Light LL Ardoise Turquoise Lowa Hiking shoes Lady Light LL Ardoise Turquoise Keypoints Extra 5% off
Lowa
Hiking shoes Lady Light LL Ardoise Turquoise

  • Recommended price

    £228.71

    -42%

    £131.91

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.
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  • Lowa Lady Light LL Ardoise Turquoise
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Lowa Maddox Pro Gore-Tex Lo SL Desert Olive
Lowa
Fast Hiking shoes Maddox Pro Gore-Tex Lo SL Desert Olive

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -20%

    £126.63

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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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