Waterproof running shoe reviews

Guide Best waterproof trail running shoes

20 shoes reviewed

Sort by

Waterproof

We buy shoes ourselves. We earn commissions when you buy through us, at no extra cost. Why trust us

Hoka Clifton 9 GTX

85

Good

Any color
$Hoka Clifton 9 GTX - Asphalt Grey/Gravel (ALTG)$

$160 $132

Save 18%

See on Hoka
Nike Pegasus 41 GTX

86

Great

Any color
$Nike Pegasus 41 GTX - Black (FQ1356001)$
$Nike Pegasus 41 GTX - Summit White White Photon Dust Off White (FQ1356101)$
$Nike Pegasus 41 GTX - Black Summit White Anthracite Iron Grey (FQ1356002)$

$160 $119

Save 26%

See on Nike
Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX

88

Great

Any color
$Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX - Black (L474654)$

$165 $124

Save 25%

See on Amazon
Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GTX

83

Good

$160 $140

Save 13%

See on Fleet Feet
Hoka Speedgoat 6 GTX

73

Bad

$170 $111

Save 35%

See on Zappos
Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX

76

Decent

$170 $100

Save 41%

See on Amazon
Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX

86

Great

$160 $104

Save 35%

See on Amazon
Brooks Ghost 17 GTX
New

70

Bad

$170 $130

Save 24%

See on Zappos
Altra Timp 5 GTX

82

Good

$175 $137

Save 22%

See on Amazon
Nike Juniper Trail 2 GTX

75

Bad

$130 $67

Save 49%

See on Amazon
Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX

87

Great

$170

See on Amazon
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX

74

Bad

$160 $120

Save 25%

See on Amazon
On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

69

Bad

$170 $143

Save 16%

See on Amazon
On Cloud Waterproof

89

Great

$301

See on Amazon
Hoka Challenger 7 GTX

78

Decent

$154

See on Amazon
Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX

82

Good

$178

See on Amazon
Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GTX

87

Great

$300

See on Amazon
Xero Shoes Mesa Trail WP

66

Bad

$140 $98

Save 30%

See on Amazon
Brooks Divide 5 GTX

78

Decent

$140 $93

Save 34%

See on eBay
Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

81

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops

Filters

Select size for the best results

Men Women
Gender
Size
- 5.5 (1)
- 6 (1)
- 6.5 (1)
- 7 (1)
- 7.5 (1)
- 8 (1)
- 8.5 (1)
- 9 (1)
- 9.5 (1)
- 10 (1)
Terrain
- Road (6)
- Trail (14)
Pace
- Daily running / easy (6)
Brand
- Nike (5)
- New Balance (1)
- HOKA (4)
- Brooks (2)
- On (2)
- Altra (1)
- Salomon (3)
- Merrell (1)
- Xero Shoes (1)
Use
- Long distance (4)
- Jogging (6)
- All-day wear (4)
- Walking (6)
- For beginners (1)
- Off-trail (2)
- Hiking (6)
- Spartan race (OCR) (1)
Pronation
- Overpronation (3)
- Neutral pronation (17)
- Supination (18)
- Underpronation (18)
Heel to toe drop
- < 1 mm (1)
- 1 mm - 5 mm (1)
- 5 mm - 8 mm (2)
- 8 mm - 12 mm (13)
- > 12 mm (3)
0 mm - 14 mm

0 mm 14 mm
Width / Fit
- Narrow (5)
- Medium (13)
- Wide (2)
91 mm - 100 mm

91 mm 100 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (3)
- Medium (10)
- Wide (5)
69 mm - 84 mm

69 mm 84 mm
Release date
- 2026 (1)
- 2025 (4)
- 2024 (9)
- 2023 (4)
- 2022 or older (2)
- New (1)
- Hide low stock (16)
- Hide previous models (16)
Audience score
- 80-90 (11)
- 70-80 (6)
- < 70 (3)
66 - 89

66 89
Energy return
- Moderate (2)
- Low (6)
47% - 58%

47% 58%
Shock absorption
- High (1)
- Moderate (6)
- Low (1)
92 SA - 132 SA

92 SA 132 SA
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (10)
- Heel strike (16)
Type
- For heavy runners (2)
- Cushioned (7)
- Durable (7)
- For big guys (2)
- Comfortable (1)
- Maximalist (10)
- Low drop (2)
- Zero drop (1)
- Minimalist (1)
- Barefoot (1)
Heel stack
- < 20 mm (1)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (1)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (8)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (10)
14 mm - 40 mm

14 mm 40 mm
Width
- Narrow (20)
- Normal
- Wide (20)
- X-Wide (20)
Price
- < $100 (4)
- $100 - $130 (7)
- $130 - $150 (12)
- $150 - $170 (12)
- > $170 (15)
Breathability
- Moderate (2)
- Warm (18)
Features
- Rocker (5)
- Orthotic friendly (20)
- Removable insole (20)
- Rock plate (2)
- Sustainable (5)
Arch support
- Stability (3)
- Neutral (17)
Midsole softness
- Balanced (4)
36.2 AC - 40.6 AC

36.2 AC 40.6 AC
Condition
- Flat feet (3)
- Plantar fasciitis (2)
- Achilles tendonitis (1)
- Shin splints (2)
- Bunions (2)
- Haglund's deformity (4)
Outsole durability
- Good (13)
- Decent (4)
- Bad (1)
0.25 mm - 2.2 mm

0.25 mm 2.2 mm
Toebox durability
- Good (11)
- Decent (7)
Stiffness
- Moderate (5)
- Stiff (3)
12N - 23N

12N 23N
Arch Type
- High arch (17)
- Low arch (3)
Season
- Winter (20)
- All seasons (1)
Heel padding durability
- Good (9)
- Decent (4)
- Bad (5)
Waterproofing
- Waterproof
- Water repellent (+6)
Weight
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (11)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (7)
- > 12.3 oz (2)
9.2 oz - 13.4 oz

9.2 oz 13.4 oz
Forefoot stack
- < 15 mm (1)
- 15 mm - 20 mm (1)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (8)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (10)
13 mm - 29 mm

13 mm 29 mm
Color
Collection
- On Cloud (2)
- Nike Pegasus (4)
- New Balance Fresh Foam (1)
- Brooks Ghost (1)
- Hoka Clifton (1)
- Hoka Speedgoat (2)
- New Balance Fresh Foam X (1)
- Nike React (2)
- Salomon Quicklace (3)
- Nike Pegasus Trail (3)
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (4)
- Moderate (6)
- Stiff (10)
Toebox height
- Low (7)
- Medium (8)
22 mm - 28.5 mm

22 mm 28.5 mm
Deals
- On sale (12)
- Deals (7)
- Outlet (3)
- Under $100 (5)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (1)
- Moderate (3)
- Stiff (16)
Traction
- High (4)
- Moderate (2)
0.38 - 0.7

0.38 0.7
Trail terrain
- Gravel / Road-to-trail (12)
- Versatile / Moderate terrain (9)
- Rocky / Technical terrain (3)
- Mud / Soft ground (2)
- Snow / Icy terrain (5)
Discount
- 50% - 70% (1)
- 30% - 50% (7)
- < 30% (18)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (18)
- Vibram (1)
- Ortholite (1)
Material
- Mesh (15)
- Knit (1)
- Vegan (2)
- Reflective (10)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (3)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (9)
- > 4 mm (2)
2.7 mm - 5 mm

2.7 mm 5 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (13)
- Normal (5)
- Big (1)
9% - 57%

9% 57%

Overall review lists

Running shoes

Similar review lists

Best guides

For those who need a friend for rainy days, we've reviewed several waterproof running shoes that can play that part. We test each shoe vigilantly, so that every feature of the shoe (not just its waterproofness) is reliable for your use. We test waterproof running shoes for any purpose - whether if it's for roads or trails, narrow or wide feet, and forefoot or heel-strikers.