This is not a gliding chair.  It's a reclining rocking chair.  The rocking motion is almost non-existent.  If like me, you want this chair for the rocking feature, don't buy it.  I decided to keep them, though, because other than that, the chairs are very nice and comfortable.   I like the fact that they didn't need assembly, they're foldable, they are the color I needed, can be used indoor or outdoor, and I don't want to go through the hassle of returning them.