The North Face Waterproof Footwear

A GORE-TEX membrane sits inside the shoe or boot, blocking rain and puddles from getting in while letting some sweat vapour escape, so feet stay dry without overheating.

For most of the year, yes. A waterproof build keeps feet dry through the showers, mud and wet grass that come with hiking and walking here. In very warm, dry spells a non-waterproof shoe breathes and dries faster.

Brush off dirt, let boots dry naturally away from direct heat, and refresh the outer with a waterproofing treatment when water stops beading. Keeping the uppers clean helps the membrane keep working.

A waterproof membrane is a little less breathable than a mesh shoe, so on a hot, dry summer day feet can feel warmer, which is the trade-off for staying dry the rest of the year. For most of the Irish calendar the dryness is worth it, but if you mainly walk in dry, warm conditions a non-membrane shoe breathes better. Water can also still come in over the collar in deep puddles, however dry the membrane keeps you.

Yes, choose Click & Collect at checkout. Orders are usually ready within 24 hours and you will get an email when ready. Available from our Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown and Cork City Centre stores.

Yes, we offer free standard delivery on all orders over €100.

We have four stores across Ireland: Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown, Cork City Centre and Arnotts Dublin.