PURE ERA Carpet Stair Treads Ultra Plush 9.5″ X 30″Soft Bullnose Indoor Stair Protectors Pet-Friendly Non-Slip Skid Resistant Tape Free Washable Reusable(14 Pieces,Gray)

Pleasantly surprised
I’ve never used the treads before for the stairs, so I was taking a gamble.When they arrived, I was impressed with the pile of the tread. Nice and thick and soft. It was easy to put them on.I’ve had them on for about 3 months, and am happy to say that they haven’t slipped at all. The carpet is still fluffy and feels good. We don’t walk on the carpet with our shoes. I would suggest wearing a pair of flip flops or slippers that haven’t been used outside. It really keeps them clean.In conclusion– they exceed my expectations, they stay put, and vacuuming often keeps them clean and looking new.

Dogs can now run down the stairs
My dogs are getting older (and, heck, so am I for that matter). I wanted them to feel safe going up and down the stairs. I purchased these because of the bullnose.Likes: I like that these are fluffy so they offer some grip for their paws. I also like that the bullnose has a slight, hard bump that lets you know you are at the edge of the stair. This is a really nice feature as I’m having a difficult time with depth perception as I get older so the bump let’s me know where my foot is on the stair. These were also easier to install then I originally thought (I was over-thinking it).Dislikes: The color. There aren’t a lot of options and the brown that I originally ordered was really dark brown so I returned for this “gray/beige” color. Fitting. I thought the bullnose would “wrap” the stair edge. It does not. There is a slight outcrop or bulge (see pictures). I was worried I would catch a toe going up the stairs but it hasn’t been a problem. Texture. I was hoping for a loop or short shag “carpet” texture but these are more of a plush or furry texture. I didn’t know if they would offer enough grip for my dog’s paws but so far not a problem.I measured the stair across and figured out the middle, then found a piece of scrap wood about the right size and used that as a guide for all the stairs to properly align the treads. The plastic removed pretty easily but there is a tag that needs to be removed from each tread. Originally, I had bought carpet tape to help hold the stairs in place. After doing the first stair, cussing, realigning, and finally thinking I would throw these darn things away, I tried the treads without the carpet tape.I cleaned each stair as I went, removing dog hair, dust, etc. so I had a really clean step. Placed the carpet with my little block, and stuck. Done! So easy! The stairs are sticking quite nicely. I’ve had them down for about a week now and they are still solid.The test: I went up and down the stairs, swishing my feet, trying to move the treads. They did not budge. I brought in my three border collies and had them go up and down. No problem. Even my oldest dog, who for the longest time, would pause at the top of the stair before starting the long trek down, ran down with no issues and now I see her confidently head down the stairs without any pause at the top.In all, I’m very happy with the treads and for the price I paid. I tried three other tread brands, trying to be frugal. They were between $50-$60 for 14 treads. I found these Pure Era treads to be worth the extra money, easy to install, and effective for helping the dogs (and me) go down the stairs safely.