The corner of one of the glides was bent and many of the rubber slides were peeling away as was the edge guide. 1 INCHES LISTED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. I was practicing at 70% song speed so it wasnt like I was full on Master Jedi/Sith spinning the sabers around. Great shirt One of my better investments. Work just fine Packaging inferior. I can?t even tell they?re on. That is first one out of all the ones I ever own that has that many tap feature and for only around $30. I have plantar faciitis and there were recommended to me by a neighbor.