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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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Millet Trekking shoes Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond Overview Millet Trekking shoes Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond Side Deals
Millet
Trekking boots Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond

  • Recommended price

    £304.41

    -24%

    £228.72

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  • Millet Trekking shoes Bouthan Gore-Tex Almond Overview
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Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange Deals
Lowa
Trekking boots Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange

  • Recommended price

    £252.21

    -20%

    £200.01

The Lowa Camino Evo Gtx Black/Orange trekking boot, featuring a Gore-Tex membrane, impresses with its comfort, durability and exceptional grip on a variety of terrains.
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  • Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex 2 Black Orange
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Asolo Cerium Gv Women Graphite North Sea Asolo Cerium Gv Women Graphite North Sea Deals
Asolo
Hiking shoes Cerium Gv Women Graphite North Sea

  • Recommended price

    £200.01

    -27%

    £144.42

The Cerium Gv Women Graphite North Sea from Asolo it a versatile waterproof hiking boot you can take for all your hikes.

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  • Asolo Cerium Gv Women Graphite North Sea
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Millet Approach shoes Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Deep Bottle Overview Millet Approach shoes Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Deep Bottle Side Deals
Millet
Approach shoes Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Deep Bottle

  • Recommended price

    £182.61

    -15%

    £155.21

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.
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  • Millet Approach shoes Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Deep Bottle Overview
  • Millet Approach shoes Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Saphir Overview
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Millet Approach shoes Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Saphir Overview Millet Approach shoes Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Saphir Side Deals
Millet
Approach shoes Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Saphir

  • Recommended price

    £182.61

    -10%

    £164.34

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.
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  • Millet Approach shoes Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Deep Bottle Overview
  • Millet Approach shoes Cimai Pro Gore-Tex Saphir Overview
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Hanwag Fast Hiking Shoes Coastrock Low Es Steel Frost Overview Hanwag Fast Hiking Shoes Coastrock Low Es Steel Frost Back Deals
Hanwag
Fast Hiking shoes Coastrock Low Es Steel Frost

  • Recommended price

    £156.51

    -16%

    £130.41

The Hanwag Coastrock Low Es Steel Frost speed hiking shoe is lightweight, durable and features a sporty design. Its PFC free EcoShell membrane guarantees waterproofness and breathability. 
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  • Hanwag Fast Hiking Shoes Coastrock Low Es Steel Frost Overview
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Hanwag Fast Hiking Shoes Coastrock Low Lady Es Navy Pink Overview Hanwag Fast Hiking Shoes Coastrock Low Lady Es Navy Pink Back Deals
Hanwag
Fast Hiking shoes Coastrock Low Lady Es Navy Pink

  • Recommended price

    £156.51

    -16%

    £130.41

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 Fast Hiking Shoes Coastrock Low Lady Es Navy Pink Overview
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Dolomite Hiking shoes Croda Nera Hi Gore-Tex Gunmetal Grey Lime Green Overview Dolomite Hiking shoes Croda Nera Hi Gore-Tex Gunmetal Grey Lime Green Side Deals
Dolomite
Hiking shoes Croda Nera Hi Gore-Tex Gunmetal Grey Lime Green

  • Recommended price

    £173.91

    -40%

    £104.31

Enjoying a casual style, the Croda Nera Hi Gtx from Dolomite is a high-performance hiking boot, whose Gore-Tex membrane keeps feet dry.
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  • Dolomite Hiking shoes Croda Nera Hi Gore-Tex Black Overview
  • Dolomite Hiking shoes Croda Nera Hi Gore-Tex Gunmetal Grey Lime Green Overview
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Kayland Duke Gore-Tex Black Red Kayland Duke Gore-Tex Black Red Deals
Kayland
Fast Hiking shoes Duke Gore-Tex Black Red

  • Recommended price

    £156.51

    -26%

    £114.75

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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Kayland Hiking shoes Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Orange Overview Kayland Hiking shoes Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Orange Side Deals
Kayland
Hiking shoes Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Orange

  • Recommended price

    £173.91

    -25%

    £130.41

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  • Kayland Hiking shoes Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Orange Overview
  • Kayland Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Red
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Kayland Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Red Kayland Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Red Deals
Kayland
Hiking shoes Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Red

  • Recommended price

    £173.91

    -15%

    £147.81

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  • Kayland Hiking shoes Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Orange Overview
  • Kayland Duke Mid Gore-Tex Black Red
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Kayland Duke W'S Gore-Tex Black Lightgreen Kayland Duke W'S Gore-Tex Black Lightgreen Deals
Kayland
Fast Hiking shoes Duke W'S Gore-Tex Black Lightgreen

  • Recommended price

    £156.51

    -26%

    £114.75

The Kayland Duke W'S Gtx hiking shoes offer lightness and performance, with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex membrane, Vibram outsoles for excellent grip, a quick lace system and abrasion and tear resistant technical fabric upper. 
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  • Kayland Duke W'S Gore-Tex Black Lightgreen
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Asolo Eldo GV Green Oasis Smokey Grey Asolo Eldo GV Green Oasis Smokey Grey Deals
Asolo
Approach shoes Eldo GV Green Oasis Smokey Grey

  • Recommended price

    £165.21

    -21%

    £130.41

The Eldo GV Green Oasis Smokey Grey from Asolo is a comfortable and waterproof approach shoe, enabling you to tackle steep scrambling areas thanks to the climbing zone.
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  • Asolo Eldo GV Green Oasis Smokey Grey
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Columbia Facet 75 Mid Outdry Graphite Canvas Tan Columbia Facet 75 Mid Outdry Graphite Canvas Tan Deals
Columbia
Hiking shoes Facet 75 Mid Outdry Graphite Canvas Tan

  • Recommended price

    £130.41

    -46%

    £69.51
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  • Columbia Facet 75 Mid Outdry Graphite Canvas Tan
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Columbia Facet 75 Mid Outdry Wmn Dark Stone Dark Fuchsia Columbia Facet 75 Mid Outdry Wmn Dark Stone Dark Fuchsia Deals
Columbia
Hiking shoes Facet 75 Mid Outdry Wmn Dark Stone Dark Fuchsia

  • Recommended price

    £130.41

    -40%

    £78.21
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  • Columbia Facet 75 Mid Outdry Wmn Dark Stone Dark Fuchsia
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Columbia Facet 75 Outdry Dark Stone Black Columbia Facet 75 Outdry Dark Stone Black Deals
Columbia
Hiking shoes Facet 75 Outdry Dark Stone Black

  • Recommended price

    £121.71

    -35%

    £78.21

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  • Columbia Facet 75 Outdry Dark Stone Black
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Columbia Facet 75 Outdry Wmn Sedona Sage Sunance Columbia Facet 75 Outdry Wmn Sedona Sage Sunance Deals
Columbia
Hiking shoes Facet 75 Outdry Wmn Sedona Sage Sunance

  • Recommended price

    £121.71

    -46%

    £65.25

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  • Columbia Facet 75 Outdry Wmn Sedona Sage Sunance
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Asolo Hiking shoes Falcon Evo Jaquard Gv II Women Black Aquagreen Overview Asolo Hiking shoes Falcon Evo Jaquard Gv II Women Black Aquagreen Side Deals
Asolo
Hiking shoes Falcon Evo Jaquard Gv II Women Black Aquagreen

  • Recommended price

    £191.31

    -20%

    £153.03

The Asolo Falcon Evo Jacquard GV Women Black Aquagreen is a lightweight, technical hiking boot offering comfort, waterproofing and optimal grip.
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  • Asolo Hiking shoes Falcon Evo Jaquard Gv II Women Black Aquagreen Overview
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Lowa Hiking shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Stone Overview Lowa Hiking shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Stone Side Deals
Lowa
Hiking shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Stone

  • Recommended price

    £156.51

    -25%

    £116.49
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  • Lowa Hiking shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Stone Overview
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Asolo Freney Evo Lth GV II Major Brown Red Asolo Freney Evo Lth GV II Major Brown Red Deals
Asolo
Hiking shoes Freney Evo Lth GV II Major Brown Red

  • Recommended price

    £295.71

    -26%

    £217.41

Designed by Asolo, the Freney Evo Lth GV II Major Brown Red is a trekking shoe, ideal for technical terrain and long backpacking walks.
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  • Asolo Freney Evo Lth GV II Major Brown Red
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Asolo Fugitive Gore-Tex MM Truffle Stone Asolo Fugitive Gore-Tex MM Truffle Stone Deals
Asolo
Hiking shoes Fugitive Gore-Tex MM Truffle Stone

  • Recommended price

    £234.81

    -16%

    £195.66

Asolo Fugitive Gore-Tex MM Truffle Stone hiking boots offer comfort, waterproofing and grip for avid walkers on long treks.
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  • Asolo Fugitive Gore-Tex MM Truffle Stone
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Millet Trekking shoes G trek 5 Gore-Tex W Black Overview Millet Trekking shoes G trek 5 Gore-Tex W Black Side Deals
Millet
Trekking boots G trek 5 Gore-Tex W Black

  • Recommended price

    £260.91

    -20%

    £208.71
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  • Millet Trekking shoes G trek 5 Gore-Tex W Black Overview
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Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Brown Green Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Brown Green Deals
Kayland
Trekking boots Grand Tour Gore-Tex Brown Green

  • Recommended price

    £173.91

    -24%

    £132.15

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  • Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Brown Green
  • Kayland Grand Tour Gore-Tex Grey Red
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Kayland Grand Tour W's Gore-Tex Grey Light Green Kayland Grand Tour W's Gore-Tex Grey Light Green Deals
Kayland
Trekking boots Grand Tour W's Gore-Tex Grey Light Green

  • Recommended price

    £173.91

    -24%

    £132.15

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  • Kayland Grand Tour W's Gore-Tex Grey Light Green
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Asolo Greenwood Evo GV II Major Brown Asolo Greenwood Evo GV II Major Brown Deals
Asolo
Hiking shoes Greenwood Evo GV II Major Brown

  • Recommended price

    £216.54

    -20%

    £173.04

The Greenwood Evo GV II Major Brown hiking boots are rugged models from Asolo, featuring a Gore-Tex membrane, leather sole, high-quality midsole and outsole.
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  • Asolo Greenwood Evo GV II Major Brown
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Asolo Greenwood Evo GV ML II Women Petroleum Asolo Greenwood Evo GV ML II Women Petroleum Deals
Asolo
Hiking shoes Greenwood Evo GV ML II Women Petroleum

  • Recommended price

    £216.54

    -20%

    £173.04

The Asolo Greenwood Evo GV ML II Women Petroleum are eco-responsible, lightweight and sturdy hiking boots, offering optimal support and excellent waterproofing thanks to their Gore-Tex membrane.
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  • Asolo Greenwood Evo GV ML II Women Petroleum
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Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black 2 Overview Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black 2 Side Deals
Millet
Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black 2

  • Recommended price

    £173.91

    -20%

    £138.33
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  • Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Black 2 Overview
  • Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex Ivy Noir 2 Overview
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Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Black 2 Overview Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Black 2 Side Deals
Millet
Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Black 2

  • Recommended price

    £173.91

    -20%

    £138.33
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  • Millet Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Black 2 Overview
  • Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Dorite 2
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Millet Fast Hiking Shoes Hike up Gore-Tex W Hydro Overview Millet Fast Hiking Shoes Hike up Gore-Tex W Hydro Face Deals
Millet
Fast Hiking shoes Hike up Gore-Tex W Hydro

  • Recommended price

    £156.51

    -25%

    £116.49
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  • Millet Fast Hiking Shoes Hike up Gore-Tex W Dark Grey Overview
  • Millet Fast Hiking Shoes Hike up Gore-Tex W Hydro Overview
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Lowa Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Dune Grey Lowa Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Dune Grey Deals
Lowa
Hiking shoes Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Dune Grey

  • Recommended price

    £173.91

    -20%

    £139.11

The Lowa Innovo Gtx Mid are versatile, lightweight and robust hiking boots, offering comfort and protection thanks to their Gore-Tex membrane and shock-absorbing sole.
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  • Lowa Innovo Gore-Tex Mid Dune 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