Ladders, Sure Step, 3-Step, Double-Sided Step Stool, Fiberglass, (11953), Type 1AA, 375 lbs Weight Rating, Hi-viz Green

I was so worried it might not arrive. It came one day late with footprints. I'm so happy Amazon took time to wrap it in a plain box. We waited for it on delivery day. It looked like a small refrigerator box. I'll add the lesser known reasons why it's AWESOME. It's double-sided standing for one person or two. Remember those Christmas lights and that tree? That's you hanging it up high. Folded, it's completely self-standing. It didn't fall down even after purposely jiggling from side-to-side. Folded, the highest point is the hinge in the very top step at 28.5 inches tall. Only the fiberglass is non-conductive. The steps are metal - ok, electricians?! It makes a nice seat. It's small enough to fit inside mini-cars and EVs with room to spare. We own a mid-size SUV. At 5ft-4 inches tall, a family member stood flat-footed on the 2nd step and easily placed the palm of her hand flat against the 8-ft ceiling. So, the maximum height rating of 8ft - 8 inches applies to short people. Also, she doesn't weigh anywhere near 375 lbs. (170 kg) which is the max weight. Meanwhile, I don't know anybody 6ft-6 who needs a ladder to reach 8ft-8 inch (2.6M) ceiling. Door frames are 6ft-5. Total ladder thickness is 7.5 inches (20 cm). Can't store this behind any door. The ladder itself weighs about 11 lbs. It's sturdy and "industrial grade." Our little dog weighs 15 lbs., is sensitive and "lap" grade...watches tv too. Both are easily held with one arm. There are two downsides to this ladder after price. (1). It's not possible to maintain 3 points of contact using it in commercial settings. Fortunately, it's just an OSHA recommendation. (2). Worry this ladder will not arrive at all. With or without footprints, everyone will want this ladder. From delivery drivers to warehouses to DIY-neighbors. No way we're keeping this stored in our garage. They'll have to come inside the house and try to get it for free. I spent weeks looking at ladders. Then, trying to justify the price of this one. As soon as I saw it - SOLD! Sadly, Amazon also increased price $50 - yikes!

Received damaged box from Amazon no big deal, but a month later, take the paper off of the ladder, to find big dent in step cosmetics. Other then that very sturdy and useful if you just need a step or 2. FYI Amazon doesn’t have a problem annoying you with reviews they don’t seem to make it easy to complain about damage products instead, you have to send everything back and go to the process which sucks. But sometimes we have to pay for convenience.

Bought this in oct of 2024 and its is now broke as of feb of 2026. Bought because of the brand and paid the dollars so I would have a dependable step ladder. Don’t buy it if you plan on using it regularly.

Great step ladder! Sturdy, and folds easy for storage.

Most commercial construction sites won't allow this type of ladder, despite it being rated to use the top step as a platform. But for home use, when you don't want to haul a 6-foot ladder around the house, this is perfect, and far safer than the kitchen-style step stool made of stamped steel. Safer, because the legs are made of non-conductive fiberglass, because it has large grippy rubber feet, and because it has a sufficient weight rating for even a larger adult with a heavy tool belt to use safely. I particularly like how the ladder quickly flops shut when picked up from the top, meaning no extra steps to move from one area to the next. I use this for hanging pictures or decorations, changing light bulbs in the few fixtures I can't reach from the ground, and taking down battery powered security cameras for charging. All of those tasks are considerably easier with a small step ladder than they would be with something larger.

I’m picky abt design. I’d initially wanted one of those Danish stepladders crafted of white oak, but they’re not actually that practical. While this ladder doesn’t have the looks to install in a living room, it’s still clearly a good ladder that doesn’t look cheap. The joinery or seams of the fiberglass frame are nearly flush and barely visible - the anssembly and materials are top-grade. Functionally it’s solid (absolutely no flex or squeaking), I can open it without having to touch the treads, the treads are deep so I feel safe climbing, and it has a good solid weight without being heavy. The max height allows me to comfortably reach the highest shelves on my 10-foot ceilings. And I am ridiculously pleased that in the closed position, it stands up on its own - what sorcery dis?

The latter is nice but the plastic at the top that holds it together is cheap and cracks easily mine was already starting to crack the day it arrived and already getting worse.

Works great, always using it. Well worth the money.