Lesure Dog Stairs for Small Dogs and Cats Foldable Pet Steps CertiPUR-US Certified Foam Non-Slip Bottom (Grey, 5 Steps) Review (2026)

Who these stairs fit

Lesure sells this foam staircase in step counts from 2 up to 5, and this listing is the tallest version in Grey with 5 steps, reaching about 22.5 inches at the top. That height is meant for small dogs and cats climbing onto beds, sofas, or other furniture too tall for a single low step, and the extra steps mean each individual rise is shorter than on a 2 or 3 step model, which matters for older pets or dogs recovering from joint issues. Owners of very small apartments with a bed pushed against a wall should measure the available floor run before choosing 5 steps over a shorter Lesure model, since the extra steps add length as well as height.

Materials and construction

The steps are built from high-density foam that Lesure certifies under the CertiPUR-US program, a foam safety standard, so the body of the staircase is lightweight enough to move around but firm enough to hold a cat or small dog's weight while climbing. Rubber dots are set into the bottom of the unit to grip the floor and stop the stairs from sliding out from under a pet mid-climb. Lesure notes that the foam needs 24 to 72 hours after unboxing to fully expand to its intended shape and firmness, so the stairs should be left to expand before a pet is encouraged to use them for the first time.

Space-saving design

Despite being a solid block of foam rather than a folding frame, the staircase is designed to fold down when it is time to put it away, collapsing into a flatter shape described by Lesure as similarly comfortable to a pet bed. That dual use means the stairs do not have to be tucked into a closet between uses the way a rigid wooden or plastic step stool would, which is a real advantage in a studio or one-bedroom apartment short on storage. The tradeoff is that a foam block, even folded, still occupies more floor footprint than a slim metal ramp when it is fully set up for climbing.

Living with it day to day

Because the foam is soft-sided rather than a hard shell, the stairs are quieter underfoot than plastic or wood steps, which matters in an apartment with neighbors below, and they will not scratch hardwood or leave marks the way a metal-framed step can. Cats and small dogs with mobility issues or aging joints benefit most from the shallow rise between each of the 5 steps compared with jumping directly onto a bed. Because the surface is foam rather than a washable plastic shell, spills or accidents need to be blotted and air dried rather than wiped down instantly, which is a fair tradeoff for the softer, quieter climbing surface.

Where it comes up short

The 5-step version is the longest and tallest model in the Lesure lineup, so it needs more floor space than the 2, 3, or 4 step versions, and a small bedroom with limited clearance around the bed may only have room for a shorter model. Because the joints between folded sections are foam rather than a rigid hinge, repeated folding and unfolding can loosen the shape over time compared with a metal-framed staircase. Buyers with heavier dogs beyond the small size range Lesure targets should look at a wider or more structurally rigid staircase instead of this foam design.

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