Great hiking boots from MERRELL In great used condition, I wore these about 10 times hiking last summer, and they’ve got plenty of life left. There is some dirt on them, as you can see in the pictures. These were returned to me once, because someone was upset they were “glued”. I am writing this for my own protection: by purchasing these shoes you acknowledge that all shoes, including these boots, are glued together by the manufacturer. There is no sticky residue or glue on the interior or exterior of these boots. Offers encouraged!