The welds are inconspicuous, yet solid. Decorated with beads and stones. Being a trike, that meant I needed 2 of them for my front tires. Now they are flopping on my heals like a flip flop. Once you get them wet the lights no longer work. I love the look, the size, the way it fits in my closet . All in all, a great product, while it works. Unless you have just straight bits, any other bit will take up 2 to 3 holes in each direction. Would not pair, no sound. They fit just like I wanted it too.