The smallest size pad you can use is always best, as long as you can follow the line at the toe. Your description sounds like the pad you have is way too large. You would certainly want some solid rubber left, beyond the X's or diamonds, at the heel and toe. I think the "Old English" style, from Pachmayr is as classy a look as you can get. The Decelerator pads are my favorites, for looks and durability. They come in a good variety of sizes and also in red, for the old fashioned look.

> Jim Legg <