The Best Waterproof Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoes

Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX

Probably the best known and longest serving shoe out there, the Pegasus has been redesigned into this everyday trail shoe that works on pavements and trails alike. A ReactX midsole gives a durable, lightweight, and more responsive feel that soaks up uneven terrain with ease.

HOKA Challenger 7 GTX

For when you head out the door on the pavement, hit a trail, find a road to follow, cross a field, and head back through the urban environment, the Challenger is the perfect partner. Pavement focused, this road-to-trail shoe offers a huge stack of cushioning, and an outsole that provides a smoother ride across paved surfaces without sacrificing traction across the trail. Invisible fit GORE-TEX offers a more flexible, but still guaranteed waterproof layer.

New Balance Hierro v7 GTX

Using buttery smooth Fresh Foam cushioning, and a brand new Vibram Megagrip outsole, the Hierro offers traction and cushioning for miles. 4.5mm lugs mean you get grip even on ascents and descents and across any off-road terrain.

Saucony Peregrine 14 GTX

Ok, you might not reach the speeds of the fastest animal in the world, but the Peregrine helps you soar across the trails. It has a dedicated trail outsole made from PWRTRAC rubber and a traction pattern design for maximising grip across a variety of terrains. A debris resistant upper is lined with Invisible Fit Gore Tex for improved breathability and the PWRRUN midsole help you find speed, lightness, and cushioning for a smooth ride.

On Cloudvista 2 Waterproof

An agile shoe with a low to the ground feel for precision and speed across the trails, the Cloudvista 2 is waterproof without using Gore-Tex. The propriety CloudTec “clouds” within the midsole work alongside Helion foam to give forward feeling cushioning that drives you across the land. The grip comes from MissionGrip rubber and short 2.5mm lugs that are perfect for grip across hard packed earth and gravel trails.

Nike Juniper Trail 2 GTX

The cheapest shoe on this list, the Juniper offers GORE-TEX protection, durable trail running and the always desirable Nike Swoosh all for only £105. Tapered lugs on the outsole offers fast traction uphill or down, while flywire cables through the upper provide a locked in fit.

Merrell Moab Speed 2 GTX

With a Vibram TC5+ outsole formulated exclusively for Merrell; the Moab Speed 2 is designed for traction across multi-sport activities. A lightweight FlexPlate provides torsional and lateral stability while allowing the forefoot to flex and combines with the FloatPro foam through the midsole to give lightweight and long lasting comfort.

HOKA Speedgoat 6 GTX

Subjectively the best name in trail running, the Speedgoat has been updated from a technical trail workhorse, the 6th version has, less weight, an improved fit, and an even faster feel, leaving you more agile across any kind of terrain. With its signature smooth and cushioned forward feel, this is a go anywhere shoe with improved speed.

On Cloudsurfer Trail Waterproof

Like the Nike Pegasus Trail the Cloudsurfer trail is successful road going shoes given the Trail, and now waterproof treatment. Its unique selling point is the slanted CloudTec Phase midsole voids that compress forwards through your stride for extra momentum and an effortless feeling run. Ideal for tackling moderate terrain in comfort, it uses MissionGrip rubber in the outsole and a waterproof membrane in the upper.

Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

From 5k’s to Ultra marathons, from training to race day, the Agility Peak is a protective, cushioned and grippy runner that is designed to take on the toughest terrains. Vibram MegaGrip rubber with 5mm traction lugs offers exceptional grip in the wet or dry, and across a variety of terrains.