The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

Best Waterproof Hiking Shoes Ranking

Picked by AI, checked by people.

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The top 20 products brands right now.

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Current race ?

This week ?

Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX holds #1.

#1 in 19 of the last 25 weeks

2 debuts1 backbiggest climb 153 out

All 30 moves ↓

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#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekX Ultra 5 GTXSalomonAlso #2 Best Hiking Shoes for Beginners · #3 Hiking Shoes · +2Last week #1 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#1

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.3879 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press1/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 4 publications
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    • CleverHikerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    The perfect summer hiking shoe? - The all new Salomon X-Ultra 5 GTXYouTube: Taunton Leisure · 33.8K views · Apr 2025

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  2. #2up 1 place since last weekAnacapa 2 Low GTXHokaAlso #1 Hiking Shoes · #1 Best Hiking Shoes for Beginners · +3Last week #3 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#16

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.2565 ratings · Jun 2026

    Watch · YouTube ?

    HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Hiking Shoes - Recycled Materials, Gore-Tex and SugarcaneYouTube: Engearment · 59.9K views · Jul 2023

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  3. #3down 1 place since last weekMoab Speed 2 GTXMerrellnot checkedAlso #6 Hiking Shoes · #14 Best Hiking Shoes for Beginners · +1Last week #2 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#6
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#15

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Press0/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • Switchback TravelMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Treeline ReviewMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Merrell Moab Speed 2 GTX
  4. #4same place as last weekTarghee IV WaterproofKEENnot checkedAlso #4 Best Hiking Shoes for Beginners · #5 Hiking Shoes · +1Last week #4 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemini#9
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#3
    6. Perplexity#13

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

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  5. #5up 1 place since last weekMoab 3 GTXMerrellnot checkedLast week #6 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

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    Merrell Moab 3 GTX Mid BootYouTube: Snowys Outdoors · 42.6K views · Aug 2023
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  6. #6down 1 place since last weekBreeze AT Mid GTXVasquenot checkedAlso #20 Hiking ShoesLast week #5 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#11
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#9
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

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  7. #7up 3 places since last weekTarghee IV Mid WaterproofKEENnot checkedAlso #11 Hiking Shoes · #13 Best Hiking Shoes for BeginnersLast week #10 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

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  8. #8up 3 places since last weekAerios FL 2 GTXArc'teryxLast week #11 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemini#10
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.630 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press0/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Switchback TravelMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • t3.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Arc'teryx Aerios FL 2 GTX SKU: 9721779YouTube: Shop Zappos · 9.3K views · Aug 2023
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  9. #9up 5 places since last weekX Ultra 5 Mid GTXSalomonnot checkedAlso #12 Best Hiking Shoes for Beginners · #14 Hiking ShoesLast week #14 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Watch · YouTube ?

    First Steps: Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX Hiking BootsYouTube: Sun & Ski Sports · 25.7K views · Jul 2025

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  10. #10down 3 places since last weekAnacapa 2 Mid GTXHokaAlso #20 Best Hiking Shoes for BeginnersLast week #7 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#6
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.2575 ratings · Oct 2026

    Watch · YouTube ?

    HOKA Anacapa 2 Mid GTX | HIKING SHOE REVIEW | Heavier but SO MUCH BETTER!YouTube: Road Runner Sports · 42.1K views · Oct 2023

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  11. #11up 7 places since last weekX Ultra 360 GTXSalomonnot checkedLast week #18 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

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    Search Google for Salomon X Ultra 360 GTX
  12. #12same place as last weekMoab 3 Gore-TexMerrellnot checkedLast week #12 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Merrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex
  13. #13up 4 places since last weekSpire GTXLa Sportivanot checkedAlso #7 Hiking Shoes · #7 Best Hiking Shoes for Beginners · +1Last week #17 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#11

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Product Review: La Sportiva Spire GTXYouTube: La Sportiva North America · 27.3K views · Feb 2018

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    Search Google for La Sportiva Spire GTX
  14. #14up 2 places since last weekTarghee Apex WaterproofKEENnot checkedLast week #16 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#4

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

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    Search Google for KEEN Targhee Apex Waterproof
  15. #15up 15 places since last weekZodiac Plus GTXScarpaRe-entryBiggest climbAlso #7 Best Hiking Boots for Winter · #18 Hiking ShoesLast week #30 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#13
    3. Gemini#12
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#14
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.6126 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    SCARPA Zodiac Plus GTX Mountaineering BootYouTube: SCARPA North America · 26.5K views · Aug 2018

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX
  16. #16down 3 places since last weekRenegade GTX MidLowaLast week #13 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#12
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#12
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.51,753 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press0/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • Switchback TravelMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CleverHikerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Search Google for Lowa Renegade GTX Mid
  17. #17up 6 places since last weekFree Hiker 2.0 Low GTXAdidas TerrexDebutnot checkedLast week #23 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

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    Search Google for Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX
  18. #18down 10 places since last weekKatabatic LT Low GTXObozLast week #8 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating3.876 ratings · Jul 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 3 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    Search Google for Oboz Katabatic LT Low GTX
  19. #19down 4 places since last weekQuest 4 GTXSalomonAlso #3 Best Hiking Boots for Winter · #15 Hiking ShoesLast week #15 · 14 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#16
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#17
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.737 ratings · Oct 2026

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    Search Google for Salomon Quest 4 GTX
  20. #20up 2 places since last weekTrailventure 2 WPTopo AthleticDebutnot checkedLast week #22 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#18
    2. Claude#19
    3. Gemini#17
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

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    Search Google for Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
  1. #21Cascadia 19 GTXBrooks · last wk #9 3 wks in top 20
  2. #22Freehiker 3 Low GORE-TEXAdidas Terrex · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Offtrail Hike GORE-TEXThe North Face · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Rush 2 Pro Mid GTXScarpa · last wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25Rush 2 Pro GTXScarpa · last wk #21 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Moab 3 Mid GTXMerrell · last wk #20 5 wks in top 20
  7. #27Lone Peak Hiker 2Altra · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Lone Peak 9 GTXAltra · last wk #19 6 wks in top 20
  9. #29Cascadia 18 GTXBrooks · last wk #38 10 wks in top 20
  10. #30Newton Ridge Plus III WaterproofColumbia · last wk #47 4 wks in top 20
  11. #31Spire Gore-TexLa Sportiva · last wk #29 2 wks in top 20
  12. #32Renegade EVO GTX MidLowa · last wk #46 4 wks in top 20
  13. #33Nucleo High II GTXLa Sportiva · last wk #28 4 wks in top 20
  14. #34Katabatic RT Low WaterproofOboz · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35X Ultra 4 Mid GORE-TEXSalomon · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Breeze AT Low GTXVasque · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Trail 2650 Campo Gore-TexDanner · last wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Ultra Raptor II Mid GTXLa Sportiva · last wk #64 2 wks in top 20
  19. #39X Ultra 6 GTXSalomon · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Trail 2650 GTXDanner · last wk #48 11 wks in top 20
  21. #41Lone Peak All-Wthr Low 2Altra · last wk #24 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Sawtooth X Low WaterproofOboz · last wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43TX4 Evo GTXLa Sportiva · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Lone Peak 9 Waterproof LowAltra · last wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Challenger 8 GTXHoka · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Kaha 3 Low GTXHoka · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Newton Ridge Plus II WaterproofColumbia · last wk #90 3 wks in top 20
  28. #48Ribelle Run 2 GTXScarpa · last wk #27 1 wk in top 20
  29. #49Renegade GTX LowLowa · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Aerios FL 2 GORE-TEXArc'teryx · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51XA Pro 3D V9 Gore-TexSalomon · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Cloudrock 2 Low WaterproofOn · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Sawtooth X Mid WaterproofOboz · last wk — 7 wks in top 20
  34. #54Speedgoat 6 GTXHoka · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Sawtooth X Low B-DryOboz · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Hedgehog Fastpack II WaterproofThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Katabatic Low LT GTXOboz · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Moab Speed 2 Mid GTXMerrell · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59X Ultra 5 Gore-Tex ($175)Salomon · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Nucleo High II Gore-TexLa Sportiva · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Vectiv Exploris 2 Mid FUTURELIGHTThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Vectiv Fastpack FuturelightThe North Face · last wk #59 5 wks in top 20
  43. #63Moab 3 GORE-TEX / WaterproofMerrell · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Spire GTX ($219)La Sportiva · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Men's Moab 3 Mid GTXMerrell · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Men's Moab Speed 2 GTXMerrell · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Moab Speed 3 WaterproofMerrell · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68X Ultra 5 GTX (Best Overall)Salomon · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Speedcross 6 Gore-TexSalomon · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Lone Peak 9 Waterproof ($165)Altra · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Elixir Gore-TexSalomon · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Lone Peak GTX (Best for Wide Toe Boxes)Altra · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Konos TRS OutDry MidColumbia · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Transverse Hike WaterproofColumbia · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Moab 3 Mid GORE-TEXMerrell · last wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Peregrine 16 GTXSaucony · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Crestwood Waterproof ($80)Columbia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2Inov-8 · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Bridger Mid B-DryOboz · last wk #84 1 wk in top 20
  60. #80X Ultra Pioneer Gore-TexSalomon · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Targhee V WaterproofKEEN · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Renegade EVO GTX LoLowa · last wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83X Ultra 5 GTX LowSalomon · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Hedgehog Fastpack III GTXThe North Face · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Moab 3 Mid WaterproofMerrell · last wk — 14 wks in top 20
  66. #86Moab 4 GTXMerrell · last wk #92 8 wks in top 20
  67. #87Peregrine 15 GTXSaucony · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Moab 3 WaterproofMerrell · last wk #58 10 wks in top 20
  69. #89Moab 3 Low GTXMerrell · last wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Targhee IV WPKEEN · last wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Lone Peak 8 All-Weather LowAltra · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Fugitive GTXAsolo · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Vectiv Exploris 2 Mid GTXThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94TX4 GTXLa Sportiva · last wk #98 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Hightrail WaterproofKEEN · last wk #37 2 wks in top 20
  76. #96Mountain 600 GTXDanner · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Targhee IV Low WaterproofKEEN · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98TX Hike Mid Leather GTXLa Sportiva · last wk #100 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Roclite G 345 GTX V2Inov-8 · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Trail 2650 Campo GTXDanner · last wk — 1 wk in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Merrell holds #1.

#1 in 5 of the last 25 weeks

All 13 moves ↓

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#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekMerrellModels here: #3 Moab Speed 2 GTX · #5 Moab 3 GTX · +12Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Merrell products here ?

    14 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #3 Moab Speed 2 GTXnot checked
    2. #5 Moab 3 GTXnot checked
    3. #12 Moab 3 Gore-Texnot checked
    4. #26 Moab 3 Mid GTXbelow the top 20
    5. #58 Moab Speed 2 Mid GTXbelow the top 20

    Where Merrell is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Merrell waterproof hiking shoes
  2. #2same place as last weekSalomonModels here: #1 X Ultra 5 GTX · #9 X Ultra 5 Mid GTX · +11Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Salomon products here ?

    13 products in the top 100 · 4 in the top 20

    1. #1 X Ultra 5 GTXBuyers’ rating 4.3 · 879 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #9 X Ultra 5 Mid GTXnot checked
    3. #11 X Ultra 360 GTXnot checked
    4. #19 Quest 4 GTXBuyers’ rating 4.7 · 37 ratings · Oct 2026
    5. #35 X Ultra 4 Mid GORE-TEXbelow the top 20

    Where Salomon is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Salomon waterproof hiking shoes
  3. #3same place as last weekHokaModels here: #2 Anacapa 2 Low GTX · #10 Anacapa 2 Mid GTX · +3Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Hoka products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #2 Anacapa 2 Low GTXBuyers’ rating 4.2 · 565 ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #10 Anacapa 2 Mid GTXBuyers’ rating 4.2 · 575 ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #45 Challenger 8 GTXbelow the top 20
    4. #46 Kaha 3 Low GTXbelow the top 20
    5. #54 Speedgoat 6 GTXbelow the top 20

    Where Hoka is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Hoka waterproof hiking shoes
  4. #4same place as last weekKEENModels here: #4 Targhee IV Waterproof · #7 Targhee IV Mid Waterproof · +5Last week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20

    KEEN products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #4 Targhee IV Waterproofnot checked
    2. #7 Targhee IV Mid Waterproofnot checked
    3. #14 Targhee Apex Waterproofnot checked
    4. #81 Targhee V Waterproofbelow the top 20
    5. #90 Targhee IV WPbelow the top 20

    Where KEEN is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for KEEN waterproof hiking shoes
  5. #5same place as last weekLa SportivaModels here: #13 Spire GTX · #31 Spire Gore-Tex · +7Last week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20

    La Sportiva products here ?

    9 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #13 Spire GTXnot checked
    2. #31 Spire Gore-Texbelow the top 20
    3. #33 Nucleo High II GTXbelow the top 20
    4. #38 Ultra Raptor II Mid GTXbelow the top 20
    5. #43 TX4 Evo GTXbelow the top 20

    Where La Sportiva is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for La Sportiva waterproof hiking shoes
  6. #6same place as last weekObozModels here: #18 Katabatic LT Low GTX · #34 Katabatic RT Low Waterproof · +5Last week #6 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Oboz products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #18 Katabatic LT Low GTXBuyers’ rating 3.8 · 76 ratings · Jul 2026
    2. #34 Katabatic RT Low Waterproofbelow the top 20
    3. #42 Sawtooth X Low Waterproofbelow the top 20
    4. #53 Sawtooth X Mid Waterproofbelow the top 20
    5. #55 Sawtooth X Low B-Drybelow the top 20

    Where Oboz is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Oboz waterproof hiking shoes
  7. #7up 1 place since last weekAltraModels here: #27 Lone Peak Hiker 2 · #28 Lone Peak 9 GTX · +5Last week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Altra products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #27 Lone Peak Hiker 2below the top 20
    2. #28 Lone Peak 9 GTXbelow the top 20
    3. #41 Lone Peak All-Wthr Low 2below the top 20
    4. #44 Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Lowbelow the top 20
    5. #70 Lone Peak 9 Waterproof ($165)below the top 20

    Where Altra is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Altra waterproof hiking shoes
  8. #8down 1 place since last weekScarpaModels here: #15 Zodiac Plus GTX · #24 Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX · +2Last week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Scarpa products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #15 Zodiac Plus GTXBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 126 ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #24 Rush 2 Pro Mid GTXbelow the top 20
    3. #25 Rush 2 Pro GTXbelow the top 20
    4. #48 Ribelle Run 2 GTXbelow the top 20

    Where Scarpa is strong · top 20 ?

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  9. #9same place as last weekColumbiaModels here: #30 Newton Ridge Plus III Waterproof · #47 Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof · +3Last week #9 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Columbia products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #30 Newton Ridge Plus III Waterproofbelow the top 20
    2. #47 Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproofbelow the top 20
    3. #73 Konos TRS OutDry Midbelow the top 20
    4. #74 Transverse Hike Waterproofbelow the top 20
    5. #77 Crestwood Waterproof ($80)below the top 20

    Where Columbia is strong · top 20 ?

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  10. #10same place as last weekThe North FaceModels here: #23 Offtrail Hike GORE-TEX · #56 Hedgehog Fastpack II Waterproof · +4Last week #10 · 25 weeks in top 20

    The North Face products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #23 Offtrail Hike GORE-TEXbelow the top 20
    2. #56 Hedgehog Fastpack II Waterproofbelow the top 20
    3. #61 Vectiv Exploris 2 Mid FUTURELIGHTbelow the top 20
    4. #62 Vectiv Fastpack Futurelightbelow the top 20
    5. #84 Hedgehog Fastpack III GTXbelow the top 20

    Where The North Face is strong · top 20 ?

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  11. #11same place as last weekLowaModels here: #16 Renegade GTX Mid · #32 Renegade EVO GTX Mid · +2Last week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Lowa products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #16 Renegade GTX MidBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 1.8K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #32 Renegade EVO GTX Midbelow the top 20
    3. #49 Renegade GTX Lowbelow the top 20
    4. #82 Renegade EVO GTX Lobelow the top 20

    Where Lowa is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Lowa waterproof hiking shoes
  12. #12same place as last weekVasqueModels here: #6 Breeze AT Mid GTX · #36 Breeze AT Low GTXLast week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Vasque products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #6 Breeze AT Mid GTXnot checked
    2. #36 Breeze AT Low GTXbelow the top 20

    Where Vasque is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Vasque waterproof hiking shoes
  13. #13same place as last weekAdidas TerrexModels here: #17 Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX · #22 Freehiker 3 Low GORE-TEXLast week #13 · 22 weeks in top 20

    Adidas Terrex products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #17 Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTXnot checked
    2. #22 Freehiker 3 Low GORE-TEXbelow the top 20

    Where Adidas Terrex is strong · top 20 ?

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  14. #14same place as last weekDannerModels here: #37 Trail 2650 Campo Gore-Tex · #40 Trail 2650 GTX · +2Last week #14 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Danner products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #37 Trail 2650 Campo Gore-Texbelow the top 20
    2. #40 Trail 2650 GTXbelow the top 20
    3. #96 Mountain 600 GTXbelow the top 20
    4. #100 Trail 2650 Campo GTXbelow the top 20

    Where Danner is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Danner waterproof hiking shoes
  15. #15same place as last weekArc'teryxModels here: #8 Aerios FL 2 GTX · #50 Aerios FL 2 GORE-TEXLast week #15 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Arc'teryx products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #8 Aerios FL 2 GTXBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 30 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #50 Aerios FL 2 GORE-TEXbelow the top 20

    Where Arc'teryx is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Arc'teryx waterproof hiking shoes
  16. #16same place as last weekBrooksModels here: #21 Cascadia 19 GTX · #29 Cascadia 18 GTXLast week #16 · 23 weeks in top 20

    Brooks products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #21 Cascadia 19 GTXbelow the top 20
    2. #29 Cascadia 18 GTXbelow the top 20

    Where Brooks is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Brooks waterproof hiking shoes
  17. #17same place as last weekMammutAlso #8 Best Softshell Jackets · #17 Jackets · +3Last week #17 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#9
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#11
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Where Mammut is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Mammut waterproof hiking shoes
  18. #18same place as last weekTopo AthleticModels here: #20 Trailventure 2 WPLast week #18 · 12 weeks in top 20

    Topo Athletic products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #20 Trailventure 2 WPnot checked

    Where Topo Athletic is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Topo Athletic waterproof hiking shoes
  19. #19same place as last weekInov-8Models here: #78 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 · #99 Roclite G 345 GTX V2Last week #19 · 4 weeks in top 20

    Inov-8 products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #78 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2below the top 20
    2. #99 Roclite G 345 GTX V2below the top 20

    Where Inov-8 is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Inov-8 waterproof hiking shoes
  20. #20same place as last weekSauconyModels here: #76 Peregrine 16 GTX · #87 Peregrine 15 GTXLast week #20 · 4 weeks in top 20

    Saucony products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #76 Peregrine 16 GTXbelow the top 20
    2. #87 Peregrine 15 GTXbelow the top 20

    Where Saucony is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Saucony waterproof hiking shoes
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  1. #21Asololast wk #22 10 wks in top 20
  2. #22Adidaslast wk #21 20 wks in top 20
  3. #23Zamberlanlast wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Under Armourlast wk #23 1 wk in top 20
  5. #25Onlast wk #24 12 wks in top 20
  6. #26Timberlandlast wk #25 2 wks in top 20
  7. #27Hanwaglast wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Meindllast wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Salewalast wk #27 12 wks in top 20
  10. #30Renegade Evo Gtx Midlast wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31NNormallast wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Nikelast wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Nortivlast wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34ASICSlast wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Tecnicalast wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Mizunolast wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Black Diamondlast wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Tevalast wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Garmontlast wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40New Balancelast wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41PEARLlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Hi-Teclast wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Baffinlast wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Cotopaxilast wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Jack Wolfskinlast wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Pumalast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Vivobarefootlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Montraillast wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Eccolast wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Lemslast wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Forsakelast wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52AKUlast wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Dolomitelast wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Lundhagslast wk #53 0 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products, not brands. ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 and each AI’s own #1, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1X Ultra 5 GTX112/6
#2Anacapa 2 Low GTX3316, well below the others3/6
#3Moab Speed 2 GTX6, well above the others15, well below the others2/6
#4Targhee IV Waterproof593, well above the others13, well below the others4/6
#5Moab 3 GTX222/6
#6Breeze AT Mid GTX1192/6
#7Targhee IV Mid Waterproof61/6
#8Aerios FL 2 GTX7102/6
#9X Ultra 5 Mid GTX11/6
#10Anacapa 2 Mid GTX362/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#11X Ultra 360 GTX, Claude’s #111/6

Further down: Grok’s #1 X Ultra 6 GTX (#39 on this chart)AI Mode’s #1 X Ultra 5 Gore-Tex ($175) (#59 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Merrell2223226/6
#2Salomon1111116/6
#3Hoka3336656/6
#4KEEN659345/6
#5La Sportiva44427, well below the others11, well below the others6/6
#6Oboz12, well below the others983, well above the others4/6
#7Altra17, well below the others864, well above the others95/6
#8Scarpa71312144/6
#9Columbia101416, well below the others5, well above the others5, well above the others28, well below the others6/6
#10The North Face1123, well below the others4, well above the others84/6

Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

27 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 139 AI answers over 28 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings18,979
  • Review videos40
  • Owner threads15
  • Press outlets5
  • Recall checks29

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Waterproof Hiking Shoes”, and for how long?

    Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 19 of the last 25 weeks. Merrell is the #1 brand, #1 for 5 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    9 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX, and it is still #1. Among brands, 2 new names joined the top 20.

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