Navail™ shoes deliver maximum performance on ferrous (iron-containing) metal roofs including galvanized steel, Galvalume, bare steel, and most coated steel panels. Compatible roof types include standing seam, corrugated steel, R-panel, and exposed fastener profiles. They are not recommended for aluminum, copper, or non-ferrous metal roofs as these materials are not magnetically reactive.

 Yes. One of the key advantages of magnetic traction technology is that it does not rely only on passive surface friction, which diminishes significantly when metal roofs get wet. Navail™ MagSteel™ shoes and boots maintain magnetic grip even with moisture, making them effective during light rain or when working on dew-covered surfaces.

However, extreme weather conditions (heavy rain, ice) should always be evaluated as part of a site-specific safety assessment.

Grip on flat surfaces

 No. Navail™ footwear is designed to leave metal roofing surfaces undamaged. The magnetic contact surface is smooth and non-abrasive, meaning there is no scratching, denting, or coating removal. They are safe for use on painted, Kynar-coated, Galvalume, and bare steel roofs. Unlike crampons, cleats, or hard rubber soles, Navail™ Magnetic soles distribute weight evenly to protect panel integrity.

You can walk on the ground with your magnetic shoes or boots. However, like any magnetic shoes, they are likely to collect ferrous debris.

To allow you to go on and off the roof as seamlessly as possible without having to worry about debris, we recommend usage of the Magnetized sole cover.

With them, you can effectively keep your sole clean from debris and increase the lifetime of your footwear.

They are hands free. Simply step on them with your Navail™ magnetic shoes or boots and they are on!

 Navail™ shoes use industrial-grade Neodymium permanent magnets engineered for extended field use. Unlike battery-powered or mechanically activated systems, permanent magnets do not degrade with normal use. With proper care and maintenance, the magnetic system within Navail™ shoes maintains consistent pull strength across thousands of hours of use.

Yes. MagSteel™ footwear bought on navail.com comes with a 12-month limited warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.

If a covered defect appears, contact us at support@navail.com and we will make it right as set out in the full warranty, which also explains what is covered and how to make a claim.

The warranty is in addition to your statutory rights.