So glad to have found this thread. I am purchasing the M-100's and have been going back and forth in regards to getting the XL pads. I have three cartilage piercings that are taking forever to heal. So even though I have small ears, I need extra room. Do you think I would have that with the XL...

  Looks like Ocean Blue to me. Either way they look great! Definitely interested in learning how the design was done. I have the design for one shield and now I need the design for the other. Definitely want it to be my initials (mine aren't a cool as your though)! :)