Shift boot may cause tinkering that would be worth it but

So after I quickly sacs and Knauf had in my VW Bora from, I had the back off find that the shift boot is not long enough and not even simply can connect to the knob. Had course can shorten the rod as the new EH very high came, but the original leather shift knob is still like new. Had just pleased because I anyway had the delivery at the hubcaps. Got him on the same day with my colleagues at Nissan Primera mounted within minutes and is absolutely thrilled by the feel and appearance.
Can it therefore recommended only for switching bags, which bear directly on the rod.
Sits firmly on both vehicles and adapter will fit very well. Leather coarse grained as in photo, not one hundred percent fit to smooth-shiny leather trim)