Best waterproof walking boots for women

In its favour

• Vibram Energy II sole in XS Trek compound is named, a known outsole for mixed UK hill ground.
• Leather upper over Gore-Tex Standard ePE gives a waterproof boot for long wet days.
• The listing states all weather grip and suits dirt and gravel surfaces, the typical British footpath.

Good to know

• The listed weight of 465 g does not say whether it is per boot, so compare carefully.
• Listed seasons are spring and summer, so check warmth if you walk mostly in winter.

In its favour

• The listing names a Vibram outsole and nubuck leather upper, a durable pairing on rough paths.
• A removable insole is listed, so you can swap in an aftermarket insole if your arch needs it.
• Gore-Tex in the title and a waterproof rating in the listing for wet grass and peat.

Good to know

• The listing's department field says men's even though the title says women's, so check the size chart.
• The listing gives 1.32 kg without saying if it is per boot or per pair.

In its favour

• A Gore-Tex lining is named in the listing, the core of a waterproof walking boot.
• A synthetic upper usually dries faster than full leather after a wet day.
• Listed as a mid-top trekking boot, a cut that suits UK hill paths and trekking holidays.

Good to know

• The listing gives water resistant rather than waterproof in one field, so confirm with Salewa.
• The outsole is listed only as synthetic, with no compound or maker named.

In its favour

• Leather upper with a leather lining and leather insole are all listed, a hard-wearing build.
• Gore-Tex is named in the title, giving a waterproof liner behind the leather.
• Listed for all seasons, so it can serve as a year-round women's walking boot.

Good to know

• Italian sizing can differ from UK brands, so check La Sportiva's chart before ordering.
• The outsole is listed only as rubber, with no compound named.

In its favour

• Gore-Tex is named in the title and the listing gives a waterproof rating.
• Listed for autumn and winter, which matches the wettest months of British walking.
• A suede upper is usually more flexible from new than thick full-grain leather.

Good to know

• The lining is listed only as cold lining, so the material is not clear from the page.
• No outsole compound or B rating is stated, so it is not for winter mountain routes without checking.

In its favour

• Listed as a women's backpacking boot, the type built for carrying a heavy rucksack.
• Leather upper and leather lining behind a Gore-Tex membrane are all stated.
• A memory foam insole is listed for cushioning underfoot on long descents.

Good to know

• A full leather backpacking boot is more than most day walkers need on good paths.
• The listing does not state a B rating or crampon compatibility.

In its favour

• Waterproof leather upper and Gore-Tex membrane are both listed for wet grass and puddles.
• An EVA insole with moderate cushioning is listed, which suits long days on hard tracks.
• Moderate pronation correction is listed, which some walkers look for in a supportive boot.

Good to know

• The closure is listed as hook and loop in one field, which conflicts with a lace-up boot, so check photos.
• A softer, cushioned boot is less suited to rough rocky ground than stiffer mountain boots.