Fall/winter is a time when we push a figurative button on our wardrobes, swapping sheer shirts for wool sweaters and adding weather-repellent function to our outerwear. Seasonal armor doesn't get much stronger than when equipped with GORE-TEX — the ultimate power in waterproof and breathability
GORE-TEX isn't just a reserve of outerwear, though. A far superior cold-weather wardrobe can be achieved by decking yourself out head to toe in the stuff, and every solid fit starts with the feet. Enter GORE-TEX sneakers.
Over recent seasons, sportswear names have become increasingly fond of using GORE-TEX for casual sneakers, resulting in weather-ready footwear that isn't a bulky mountain boot. Below, we've picked out a handful of pairs that put W. L. Gore's pioneering fabric to use.
Shop the best GORE-TEX sneakers on the market below.
ASICS Gel-Trabuco 9 GT-X Sneakers
It's a funny world that we live in. A recent conversation at Highsnobiety HQ revolved around how much many of this season's high-fashion silhouettes looked like utilitarian ASICS designs. The Gel-Trabuco 9 GT-X is stylish and reinforced by waterproof GORE-TEX for a warm, dry season.
Reebok CRITIC Edition Club C 85 Sneakers
CRITIC Edition Club C 85 Sneakers
Reebok
15% off sitewide FW2021
15% off sitewide FW2021
We love seeing the lifespan of our favorite models extended and that's exactly what this GORE-TEX edition of the Reebok Club C 85 does. No longer is this staple silhouette a summer special, it now extends into the depths of fall and winter, too.
11 by Boris Bidjan Saberi x Salomon Bamba 2 High Sneakers
Salomon Bamba 2 High Sneakers
11 by Boris Bidjan Saberi
15% off sitewide FW2021
15% off sitewide FW2021
Designer Boris Bidjan Saberi's ongoing partnership with Salomon is one of the most underrated collaborations in the world of sneakers today. Each drop sees Salomon's fan-favorite sneakers flipped on their head with dystopian aesthetics. This pair of waterproof Bamba 2 High Sneakers is ready for the apocalypse.
adidas Terrex Swift R-3 Hiking Shoes
Terrex Swift R-3 Hiking Shoes
adidas
adidas' Terrex range is basically the extreme-weather arm of the sportswear giant. Hard-wearing sole units and waterproof uppers act as suits of armor for the Three Stripes' sleek silhouettes.
HOKA One One Kaha Low GTX
Kaha Low GTX
HOKA One One
HOKA One One's wildly comfortable running sneakers invaded our lifestyle rotations a long time ago. Now they're even applicable throughout fall and winter thanks to a rugged Vibram sole unit and waterproof upper.
Nike ACG Mountain Fly GORE-TEX Sneakers
ACG Mountain Fly GORE-TEX Sneakers
Nike
Nike's answer to adidas Terrex is Nike All Conditions Gear or Nike ACG for short. The Nike Mountain Fly silhouette feels like a sleek runner but a wrap-around sole unit, wide laces, and GORE-TEX upper suggest that this pair was designed to deal with more than your evening run through the park.
Clarks Originals GORE-TEX Wallabees
For those looking to add a bit of diversity to their fall/winter rotations, this pair of Clarks Originals Wallabees is the answer. A fresh white sole unit replaces the usual crepe gum sole while the paneled upper now features a GORE-TEX shell to deal with the unpredictability of the season.
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