CueBaller

Tell them to put a set of slicks on it and drive it... see if they still tell you it's the tread pattern...

I don't have the NFABs, so I can't speak to those... but I've got the tubular DeeZee nerf bars, and in my opinion the molded steps on those are also too far forward. Stepping up into the truck is fine, but getting out, the foot placement is a bit unnatural. I've gotten used to it, though.

Dee Zee has pretty reasonable prices for their running boards and nerf bars.

The day I bought it: I've since added WeatherTech bug shield and rain guards, DeeZee nerf bars, and (not pictured) WeatherTech mud flaps and tailgate liner, DeeZee bed mat, Husky underseat cargo box, GM Borla dual out the rear exhaust, and GM cold air intake.

Sorry, that's the only pic I have at the moment. The brand is DeeZee. Here's a link: http://www.deezee.com/3-Round-UltraBlack-Nerf-Bars/p43

I went with black.