Men's Dart 290 Waterproof Hiking Shoe
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 4.6 (352)
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A 290g waterproof hiking shoe for fast days on the hill and long trails.
Free click and collect from all 128 shops, usually the next day.
- Free delivery on orders over £50, next day for £6.95.
- 60 days to return anything unused.
- Water-repellent finish made without PFAS.
About this product
The Dart 290 weighs 290g a shoe in a UK 8, and it's the shoe we sell most to people walking long trails without boots. A Lightseal membrane under recycled mesh handles wet grass and puddles, and the Uplift foam midsole stays springy on long days.
Under the forefoot, the Fleet Grip sole uses a softer rubber with 4.5mm lugs that holds on wet rock. A good few customers have walked the whole Coast to Coast in a pair.
- 290g per shoe in a UK 8
- Lightseal membrane under a recycled mesh upper
- Uplift foam midsole, 8mm heel-to-toe drop
- Fleet Grip sole with 4.5mm lugs in a softer rubber
- PFAS-free water repellency on the upper
Specification
| Upper | Recycled polyester mesh with TPU overlays |
|---|---|
| Waterproofing | Lightseal membrane |
| Outsole | Fleet Grip rubber, 4.5mm lugs |
| Midsole | Uplift foam |
| Drop | 8mm |
| Weight | 580g per pair (UK 8) |
| Terrain | Hill paths and long-distance trails |
| Width | Standard |
| Product code | FW1035 |
Materials
Recycled polyester mesh upper with TPU overlays. Polyurethane membrane and recycled polyester lining. Foam midsole, rubber outsole.
Care
Rinse off mud with cold water and dry at room temperature. Spray the mesh with a proofer when it starts to soak through.
Reviews
4.6 out of 5
352 reviews
Reviews on this demo are invented, like everything else here.
3 out of 5
Membrane started leaking
Great for the first six months. After that my right foot got wet on long, rainy days. The shop replaced them without any fuss, which is why it still gets three stars.
Tariq, Hathersage · 2 February 2026 · Bought size 8.5, fits true to size
5 out of 5
Light enough to jog in
I use them for long days in the Cairngorms when I can't face boots. Grip on wet granite is excellent. Water does come in over the top if you step in a bog.
Neil, Aviemore · 24 August 2025 · Bought size 10, fits true to size
5 out of 5
Coast to Coast in one pair
Walked St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay in these. 190 miles, dry feet most days and only one blister, which was my own fault. They're worn now but still going.
Jamie, Kendal · 13 July 2025 · Bought size 9, fits true to size
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