Side steps too high up - any remedy?

It lands like a tank!

 

This is what Im trying to accomplish. I honestly dont really need the step, but if its there, Im sure Ill use it and the grandkids definitely will. I dont want it to be too high like the running boards OR hang down too low like the predators. I also dont like the space just above the step on the predators. Feel like someone could get snagged.
What I really want is the protection from the snow and salt here in the midwest. I know nothing will prevent completely, but it should help somewhat. With that said, I ended up going with the Nfab RS steps. They are on sale today on Amazon for 271. 30% off. Thats cheap enough for me to at least get thru this winter and possibly decide on something better later on. Couldnt find much in the way of pics or reviews on these, but heres the stock pic....

 

I just got a 2024 TRD Sport. Same problem. Googled it and your post came up.

 

My 2022 Tundra's were just fine.

 

See thread titled: "Help; I bent my aluminum steps, they were too low and they impaled my rocker panels" for reference

 

Only reason I’d add them is for roof access in which case I’d opt for full length rather than a bunch of tubing with two tiny steps. Too high to be much use for anything else.