After much research and reading reviews, I ordered this carpet in the 2.2x14 runner shape.  It works perfectly for where I wanted to put it on my dark hardwood floors.  Yes, you should really get a rug pad as it does move a bit and you don't want an accident.  Yes, you can see the footprints on it but it all blends in with the colour & texture of the carpet.  It is soft to walk on and a decent thickness for what I wanted.  I ordered a 1/8 inch felt & rubber rug pad for it so hopefully that works as well.  Did not want to add much more thickness but rather something to keep the runner in place.  Not disappointed.