My hook and loop fastener does not close all the way leaving part of the hook section exposed.  With the hook section of the fastener on the bottom and the loop section on the top these tear up my pant cuffs.  If the loop section was on the bottom, any exposed portion would be soft not rough.  I almost never wear these for this reason and will probably give them away - it is cheaper than wearing out pant cuffs.  Maybe someone else will have a lower arch which will allow them to completely overlap and cover the hook section of the fastener.