The first time I used these kayak pads, my kayak was sliding forward on my luggage rack before I was a block away from my house. I suppose its by design, to keep the cord off to the left side of the neck for active use. Buy this product today! How do I know to do this? My husband bought a pair in his size and I tried them on and the width was perfect. The outsole rubber is very grippy and i dont anticipate any issues with slipping or durability. Love the look love the quality. Will update in few months after I get some time with the hauling 2 kayaks all over , will replace the locking wing nut with a locking bolt system, not a fan of wings, as they loosen will road travel. The hook design is much more convenient in my opinion. Ca commence par un mauvais contacte et plus rien du tout. Very comfortable but dont know how long the pile is going to hold up and it states they are washableUpdate: Love so much just purchase my third pair so I could have different colors