Just to add some information almost all the Red Wings (who will win the cup this year) are using step steel on their skates. I know Draper, Holmstrom, Rafalski, Lidstrom, Zetterberg, USE THEM ON all their skates, Only HAnk and Nik use the chrome type plating steel. Paul Boyer (wings trainer) likes their product as do the players. So if you are interested and need new steel it seems like a good investement, as your skates are the most important part of your equipment!