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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 Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Asphalt Overview Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Asphalt Side Extra 10% off
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Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Asphalt

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    £149.51

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    £112.11
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Asphalt Overview
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Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Nori Overview Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Nori Side Extra 10% off
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Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Nori

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    £149.51

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    £123.11
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Asphalt Overview
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Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Stucco

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    £149.51

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    £112.11
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Asphalt Overview
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Nori Overview
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Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Belize Overview Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Belize Side New colour
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Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Belize

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    £149.51

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    £112.11
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Belize Overview
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Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Black

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    £149.51

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    £123.11
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Belize Overview
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Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Marble Pink Overview Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Marble Pink Side New colour
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Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Marble Pink

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    £149.51

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    £112.11
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Belize Overview
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Marble Pink Overview
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Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Nougat Overview Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Nougat Side Extra 10% off
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Fast Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Nougat

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    £149.51

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    £112.11
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  • Merrell Fast Hiking Shoes Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Belize Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Calcite Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Calcite Side Extra 10% off
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Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Calcite

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    £162.71

    -29%

    £114.31
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Black Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Greige Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Greige Side Extra 10% off
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Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Greige

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    £162.71

    -29%

    £114.31
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Moab Speed 2 Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Greige Overview
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Scarpa Trekking shoes Mustang Trek Gore-Tex Wmn Smoke Ceramic Overview Scarpa Trekking shoes Mustang Trek Gore-Tex Wmn Smoke Ceramic Side New colour
Scarpa
Trekking boots Mustang Trek Gore-Tex Wmn Smoke Ceramic

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    £193.51

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    £174.15
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Salewa Hiking shoes Pedroc Pro Mid Ptx M Black Overview Salewa Hiking shoes Pedroc Pro Mid Ptx M Black Side Extra 10% off
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Hiking shoes Pedroc Pro Mid Ptx M Black

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    £193.51

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    £114.31

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Hiking shoes Pedroc Pro Mid Ptx W Black

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    £193.51

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    £114.31

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La Sportiva Fast Hiking Shoes Prodigio Hike Woman Gore-Tex Night Sky Azalea Overview La Sportiva Fast Hiking Shoes Prodigio Hike Woman Gore-Tex Night Sky Azalea Back New colour
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Fast Hiking shoes Prodigio Hike Woman Gore-Tex Night Sky Azalea

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    £167.11

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    £149.51

La Sportiva Prodigio Hike Woman Gore-Tex Night Sky Azalea fast hiking shoes offer women protection and comfort on diverse trails.
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Salewa Hiking shoes Puez 2 Mid PowerTex M Golden Brown Shadow Overview Salewa Hiking shoes Puez 2 Mid PowerTex M Golden Brown Shadow Side Extra 10% off
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Hiking shoes Puez 2 Mid PowerTex M Golden Brown Shadow

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    £175.91

    -32%

    £118.71

The Puez 2 Mid PowerTex M Golden Brown Shadow hiking boots from Salewa offer protection, comfort and support for all types of terrain in all seasons.
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Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Smoke Green Grey Overview Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Smoke Green Grey Side Extra 10% off
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Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Smoke Green Grey

  • Recommended price

    £202.31

    -15%

    £171.51

Lowa Renegade Evo GTX Mid Smoke Green Grey hiking boots combine rugged leather, long-lasting comfort and reliable grip to serenely tackle all types of trails.
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  • Lowa Hiking shoes Renegade Evo Gore-Tex Mid Smoke Green Grey Overview
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Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Gore-Tex Fog Lemon Curry Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Gore-Tex Fog Lemon Curry Extra 10% off
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Fast Hiking shoes Ribelle Cross 2 Gore-Tex Fog Lemon Curry

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -11%

    £140.71

The Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX Fog Lemon Curry fast hiking boots combine lightness, waterproofing and grip to work efficiently on varied terrain.
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Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Fog Lemon Curry Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Fog Lemon Curry Extra 10% off
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Fast Hiking shoes Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Fog Lemon Curry

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    £167.19

    -15%

    £140.71
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  • Scarpa Fast Hiking Shoes Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Black Olive Overview
  • Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Mid Gore-Tex Fog Lemon Curry
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Hanwag Approach shoes Rotpunkt Light Low Gore-Tex Deep Olive Light Olive Overview Hanwag Approach shoes Rotpunkt Light Low Gore-Tex Deep Olive Light Olive Side Extra 10% off
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Approach shoes Rotpunkt Light Low Gore-Tex Deep Olive Light Olive

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    £175.91

    -37%

    £110.00
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  • Hanwag Approach shoes Rotpunkt Light Low Gore-Tex Deep Olive Light Olive Overview
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Hanwag Approach shoes Rotpunkt Light Low Lady Gore-Tex Rose Purple Overview Hanwag Approach shoes Rotpunkt Light Low Lady Gore-Tex Rose Purple Side Extra 10% off
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Approach shoes Rotpunkt Light Low Lady Gore-Tex Rose Purple

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    £175.91

    -37%

    £110.00
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  • Hanwag Approach shoes Rotpunkt Light Low Lady Gore-Tex Rose Purple Overview
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Scarpa Fast Hiking Shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur Overview Scarpa Fast Hiking Shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur Side Extra 10% off
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Fast Hiking shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur

  • Recommended price

    £158.31

    -22%

    £123.11

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 Fast Hiking Shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur Overview
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Scarpa Hiking shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Burgundy Dusty Orange Overview Scarpa Hiking shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Burgundy Dusty Orange Side Extra 10% off
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Hiking shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Burgundy Dusty Orange

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    £158.31

    -22%

    £123.11

The Scarpa brand has designed the Rush 2 Pro Gore-Tex Wmn Burgundy Dusty Orange hiking boots especially for women, equipping them with a nubuck upper and a waterproof-breathable membrane.
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  • Scarpa Hiking shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Wmn Burgundy Dusty Orange Overview
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Scarpa Hiking shoes Rush 2 Pro Mid Gore-Tex Brown Sulphur Overview Scarpa Hiking shoes Rush 2 Pro Mid Gore-Tex Brown Sulphur Side Extra 10% off
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Hiking shoes Rush 2 Pro Mid Gore-Tex Brown Sulphur

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    £175.91

    -32%

    £118.71

It's to the excellent Scarpa brand that we owe the Rush 2 Pro Mid Gore-Tex Brown Sulphur hiking boots, which offer comfort and stability, but also waterproofing thanks to their Gore-Tex membrane.
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  • Scarpa Hiking shoes Rush 2 Pro Mid Gore-Tex Brown Sulphur Overview
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Scarpa Hiking shoes Rush 2 Pro Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Sage Aloe Overview Scarpa Hiking shoes Rush 2 Pro Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Sage Aloe Side Extra 10% off
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Hiking shoes Rush 2 Pro Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Sage Aloe

  • Recommended price

    £175.91

    -32%

    £118.71

Although they feature a mid upper, made from nubuck, the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Sage Aloe women's hiking boots also benefit from a Gore-Tex ePE membrane.
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  • Scarpa Hiking shoes Rush 2 Pro Mid Gore-Tex Wmn Sage Aloe Overview
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Merrell Hiking shoes Siren 4 Gore-Tex Black Overview Merrell Hiking shoes Siren 4 Gore-Tex Black Side Extra 10% off
Merrell
Hiking shoes Siren 4 Gore-Tex Black

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    £140.71

    -40%

    £83.60

The Merrell Siren 4 Gtx Black women’s hiking shoe offers performance and comfort with its breathable and waterproof Gore-Tex membrane.
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  • Merrell Hiking shoes Siren 4 Gore-Tex Black Overview
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Tecnica Approach shoes Sulfur Mid Gore-Tex Ws Deep Green Light Blue Overview Tecnica Approach shoes Sulfur Mid Gore-Tex Ws Deep Green Light Blue Side New colour
Tecnica
Approach shoes Sulfur Mid Gore-Tex Ws Deep Green Light Blue
  • £193.51
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  • Tecnica Approach shoes Sulfur Mid Gore-Tex Ws Deep Green Light Blue Overview
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Tecnica Approach shoes Sulfur S Gore-Tex Ws Deep Grey Light Petrol Overview Tecnica Approach shoes Sulfur S Gore-Tex Ws Deep Grey Light Petrol Side New colour
Tecnica
Approach shoes Sulfur S Gore-Tex Ws Deep Grey Light Petrol
  • £171.51
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  • Tecnica Approach shoes Sulfur S Gore-Tex Ws Deep Grey Light Petrol Overview
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Kayland Fast Hiking Shoes Tuono Gore-Tex Black Clay Overview Kayland Fast Hiking Shoes Tuono Gore-Tex Black Clay Side Extra 10% off
Kayland
Fast Hiking shoes Tuono Gore-Tex Black Clay

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -30%

    £92.31

Kayland's Tuono Gore-Tex Black Clay fast hiking boot combines ruggedness, grip and comfort to excel on difficult terrain.
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  • Kayland Fast Hiking Shoes Tuono Gore-Tex Black Clay Overview
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Kayland Hiking shoes Tuono W's Gore-Tex Black Azure Overview Kayland Hiking shoes Tuono W's Gore-Tex Black Azure Side Extra 10% off
Kayland
Hiking shoes Tuono W's Gore-Tex Black Azure

  • Recommended price

    £131.91

    -30%

    £92.31

Kayland Tuono W's Gore-Tex Black Azure are women's hiking boots combining Vibram® grip, Gore-Tex® waterproofing and durability for demanding trails.
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  • Kayland Hiking shoes Tuono W's Gore-Tex Black Azure Overview
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La Sportiva Trekking shoes Tx5 Evo Mid Gore-Tex Mocha Redwood Overview La Sportiva Trekking shoes Tx5 Evo Mid Gore-Tex Mocha Redwood Back New colour
La Sportiva
Trekking boots Tx5 Evo Mid Gore-Tex Mocha Redwood

  • Recommended price

    £211.11

    -10%

    £189.99

The La Sportiva Tx5 Evo Mid Gore-Tex Mocha Redwood trekking boots are ideal for hiking and trekking on all types of terrain.
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  • La Sportiva Trekking shoes Tx5 Evo Mid Gore-Tex Mocha Redwood Overview
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La Sportiva Trekking shoes Tx5 Evo Mid Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood Overview La Sportiva Trekking shoes Tx5 Evo Mid Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood Back New colour
La Sportiva
Trekking boots Tx5 Evo Mid Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood

  • Recommended price

    £211.11

    -10%

    £189.99

The La Sportiva Tx5 Evo Mid Woman Gore-Tex Carbon Redwood hiking boots deliver outstanding support on all types of terrain.
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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