I tried them all too. The best luck was with a leather one, but it soon stretched out and I spent more time chasing a dropped thimble than sewing. So here is what I do now. When my finger starts to get sore, I take some blue painter's tape and wrap the end. I just tear a skinny strip off so there isn't too much bulk. The bonus is the cost is alot cheaper than all those thimbles sitting in the drawer now. Give it a try. :)