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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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Merrell Siren 4 Traveller Mid Wp Nutshell Velvet Merrell Siren 4 Traveller Mid Wp Nutshell Velvet Extra 5% off
Merrell
Hiking shoes Siren 4 Traveller Mid Wp Nutshell Velvet

  • Recommended price

    £145.11

    -45%

    £79.11

The Merrell Siren 4 Traveller Mid Wp Nutshell Velvet is a versatile hiking boot, offering superior comfort, excellent traction, and effective protection for outdoor adventures.
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  • Merrell Siren 4 Traveller Mid Wp Nutshell Velvet
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Scarpa Zodiac Gore-Tex Anthracite Sulphur Scarpa Zodiac Gore-Tex Anthracite Sulphur Extra 5% off
Scarpa
Approach shoes Zodiac Gore-Tex Anthracite Sulphur

  • Recommended price

    £228.71

    -30%

    £158.31

The Scarpa Zodiac GTX Anthracite Sulphur is a versatile approach shoe, featuring advanced features like BAS technology, Gore-Tex waterproof membrane, and 37.5 temperature control.
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  • Scarpa Zodiac Gore-Tex Anthracite Sulphur
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Dolomite 54 Low Evo Gunmetal Grey Black
Dolomite
Hiking shoes 54 Low Evo Gunmetal Grey Black

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -20%

    £104.63

The Dolomite 54 Low Evo Gunmetal Grey Black hiking shoes offer exceptional comfort for outdoor walks and nature adventures.
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  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Blue Cord
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Gunmetal Grey Black
  • Dolomite 54 Low Evo Pistacchio Grey
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Mammut Aenergy Hike Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Dark Alpine Calamint Mammut Aenergy Hike Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Dark Alpine Calamint Extra 5% off
Mammut
Hiking shoes Aenergy Hike Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Dark Alpine Calamint

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -40%

    £79.11

Mammut's Aenergy Hike Low Gore-Tex Women's Marine Dark Alpine Calamint hiking boots offer comfort, stability and lightness for an unrivalled hiking experience.
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  • Mammut Aenergy Hike Low Gore-Tex Women Marine Dark Alpine Calamint
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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

    -31%

    £145.11

The La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike Woman GTX Carbon Everglade is a high-performance, comfortable hiking boot, featuring Gore-Tex membrane, abrasion-resistant fabric, adaptive cushioning, and a Vibram rubber outsole for exceptional grip and stability.
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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 Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Juniper La Sportiva Akyra II Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Juniper Extra 5% off
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 Redwood Rosebay
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Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Onyx Black Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Onyx Black Extra 5% off
Salewa
Approach shoes Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Onyx Black

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -25%

    £131.03

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  • Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Bungee Cord Black
  • Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Gore-Tex Onyx Black
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Kayland Alpha Knit Gore-Tex Black Kayland Alpha Knit Gore-Tex Black Extra 5% off
Kayland
Hiking shoes Alpha Knit Gore-Tex Black

  • Recommended price

    £145.16

    -39%

    £87.91

Designed for diverse terrains, the Kayland Alpha Knit Gore-Tex Black hiking shoe combines lightness, waterproof protection and breathability to support dynamic, demanding adventures.
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  • Kayland Alpha Knit Gore-Tex Black
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Hanwag Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Mocca Black Hanwag Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Mocca Black
Hanwag
Hiking shoes Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Mocca Black

  • Recommended price

    £246.31

    -23%

    £189.11
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  • Hanwag Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Asphalt Mint
  • Hanwag Alta Bunion II Lady Gore-Tex Mocca Black
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Hanwag Blueridge Es Asphalt Yellow Hanwag Blueridge Es Asphalt Yellow
Hanwag
Hiking shoes Blueridge Es Asphalt Yellow

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -45%

    £101.20

The Hanwag Blueridge Es Asphalt Yellow is a lightweight and waterproof backpacking boot made of high-quality Perwanger leather.

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  • Hanwag Blueridge Es Asphalt Yellow
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Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex Black Orange Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex Black Orange Extra 5% off
Lowa
Trekking boots Camino Evo Gore-Tex Black Orange

  • Recommended price

    £255.11

    -31%

    £175.91

The Camino Evo Gtx Black Orange from Lowa is a trekking boot for men. Waterproof, flexible and easy to lace, it features several technologies allowing it to adapt to your foot. 

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  • Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex Black Orange
  • Lowa Camino Evo Gore-Tex Brown Graphit
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Hanwag Coastrock Low Es Steel Frost Hanwag Fast Hiking Shoes Coastrock Low Es Steel Frost Keypoints
Hanwag
Fast Hiking shoes Coastrock Low Es Steel Frost

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -33%

    £105.51

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 Coastrock Low Es Steel Frost
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Lowa Corvara Gore-tex Mid Black Orange Lowa Corvara Gore-tex Mid Black Orange Extra 5% off
Lowa
Trekking boots Corvara Gore-tex Mid Black Orange

  • Recommended price

    £211.11

    -20%

    £168.87

The Lowa Corvara Gore-Tex Mid Black Orange is a lightweight, durable boot designed for optimal comfort and performance across various terrains, featuring intermediate stiffness, Dynapu+ technology, and a resoleable outsole.
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  • Lowa Corvara Gore-tex Mid Black Orange
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VEJA Dekkan Women Black Oxford Grey Tonic VEJA Dekkan Women Black Oxford Grey Tonic Extra 5% off
VEJA
Fast Hiking shoes Dekkan Women Black Oxford Grey Tonic

  • Recommended price

    £153.91

    -37%

    £96.71
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  • VEJA Dekkan Women Black Oxford Grey Tonic
  • VEJA Dekkan Women Natural White
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VEJA Dekkan Women Natural White VEJA Dekkan Women Natural White Extra 5% off
VEJA
Fast Hiking shoes Dekkan Women Natural White

  • Recommended price

    £153.91

    -31%

    £105.51
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  • VEJA Dekkan Women Black Oxford Grey Tonic
  • VEJA Dekkan Women Natural White
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Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze
Lowa
Fast Hiking shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze

  • Recommended price

    £140.71

    -37%

    £87.91

Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze are lightweight, waterproof hiking boots ideal for brisk walking.
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  • Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze
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Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Stone Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Stone
Lowa
Hiking shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Stone

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -38%

    £96.71
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  • Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Brown Rose Stone
  • Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Mid Ws Grey Rose
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Millet G Trek 4 Gore-Tex W Dorite Millet G Trek 4 Gore-Tex W Dorite Extra 5% off
Millet
Hiking shoes G Trek 4 Gore-Tex W Dorite

  • Recommended price

    £219.91

    -44%

    £123.11
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  • Millet G Trek 4 Gore-Tex W Dorite
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Kayland Globo Gore-Tex Brown Kayland Globo Gore-Tex Brown Extra 5% off
Kayland
Trekking boots Globo Gore-Tex Brown

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -11%

    £211.11

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  • Kayland Globo Gore-Tex Brown
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Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Black Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Black
Millet
Hiking shoes Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Black

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -30%

    £123.11
Colour
  • Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Black
  • Millet Hike Up Mid Gore-Tex W Dorite
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Lowa Innox Pro Gore-Tex Mid TF Black Lowa Innox Pro Gore-Tex Mid TF Black Extra 5% off
Lowa
Hiking shoes Innox Pro Gore-Tex Mid TF Black

  • Recommended price

    £184.71

    -38%

    £114.31

Lowa Innox Pro Gore-Tex Mid TF Black hiking boots offer reliable waterproofing thanks to their high-performance Gore-Tex membrane.
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  • Lowa Innox Pro Gore-Tex Mid TF Black
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Lowa Lady Light Gore-Tex Graphite Jade Lowa Lady Light Gore-Tex Graphite Jade
Lowa
Hiking shoes Lady Light Gore-Tex Graphite Jade

  • Recommended price

    £228.71

    -38%

    £140.71
Colour
  • Lowa Lady Light Gore-Tex Graphite Jade
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Hanwag Makra Light Gore-Tex Asphalt Orange Hanwag Makra Light Gore-Tex Asphalt Orange Extra 5% off
Hanwag
Trekking boots Makra Light Gore-Tex Asphalt Orange

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -25%

    £175.91
Colour
  • Hanwag Makra Light Gore-Tex Asphalt Orange
  • Hanwag Makra Light Gore-Tex Seablue Orange
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Hanwag Makra Light Gore-Tex Seablue Orange Hanwag Makra Light Gore-Tex Seablue Orange Extra 5% off
Hanwag
Trekking boots Makra Light Gore-Tex Seablue Orange

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -37%

    £149.51
Colour
  • Hanwag Makra Light Gore-Tex Asphalt Orange
  • Hanwag Makra Light Gore-Tex Seablue Orange
Size
Hanwag Makra Light Lady Gore-Tex Blue Green Black Hanwag Makra Light Lady Gore-Tex Blue Green Black
Hanwag
Trekking boots Makra Light Lady Gore-Tex Blue Green Black

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -40%

    £140.71
Colour
  • Hanwag Makra Light Lady Gore-Tex Blue Green Black
Size
Lowa Mauria Evo Gore-Tex Ws Anthracite Turquoise Lowa Mauria Evo Gore-Tex Ws Anthracite Turquoise
Lowa
Trekking boots Mauria Evo Gore-Tex Ws Anthracite Turquoise

  • Recommended price

    £237.51

    -40%

    £140.71
Colour
  • Lowa Mauria Evo Gore-Tex Ws Anthracite Turquoise
  • Lowa Mauria Evo Gore-Tex Ws Navy Berry
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Scarpa Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex Dark Anthracite Mustard Scarpa Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex Dark Anthracite Mustard Extra 5% off
Scarpa
Trekking boots Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex Dark Anthracite Mustard

  • Recommended price

    £246.31

    -20%

    £197.03

Scarpa's Mescalito Trek Gtx Dark Anthracite Mustard trekking and mountain boots offer robustness, comfort and protection for long hikes in demanding terrain.
Colour
  • Scarpa Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex Dark Anthracite Mustard
Size
Scarpa Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex W Dark Anthacite Tropical Scarpa Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex W Dark Anthacite Tropical
Scarpa
Trekking boots Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex W Dark Anthacite Tropical

  • Recommended price

    £246.31

    -20%

    £197.03

The Mescalito Trek GTX W Dark Anthacite Tropical women's trekking and mountaineering boots from Scarpa offer comfort, waterproofing and sturdiness for demanding hikes.
Colour
  • Scarpa Mescalito Trek Gore-Tex W Dark Anthacite Tropical
Size
Kayland Miura W's Gore-Tex Grey Coral Kayland Miura W's Gore-Tex Grey Coral Extra 5% off
Kayland
Trekking boots Miura W's Gore-Tex Grey Coral

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -11%

    £140.71

Kayland's Miura W's Gore-Tex Grey Coral women's trekking and mountain boots are ideal for hikers looking for support, waterproofing and comfort on demanding terrain.
Colour
  • Kayland Miura W's Gore-Tex Grey Coral
Size
Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Asphalt Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Asphalt Extra 5% off
Merrell
Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Asphalt

  • Recommended price

    £149.51

    -23%

    £114.31
Colour
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Asphalt
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Black
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Cairn
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Nori
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Stucco
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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