The block bit of the tie is pointing down on each one where it cant catch on anything, but yes im sure you are right that there is a better solution possible if you really tried, but it was certainly a lot better than the duct tape, we did try the local rally place for some proper padding but they didnt have any in stock that fitted so she just made these with some fabric she grabbed at a material place in town. Lee was pretty pleased with it for a temp fix but im sure he'll come up with something better at some point