The pin is awesome but the pin is too long for the end piece. (I've posted pictures on what I mean) Also you need really thick fabric to keep the pin in place or else it's going to lean over to one side. If you're just planning to put these on your shoe laces you'll be fine.<br /><br />IF you're worried about your pins breaking or pieces being lost, don't worry they put EACH PIN in a bag, in a bag, in another bag and in the shipping package with bubble wrap.