The treads have flecks if light brown and black which pull together the colours of the side entrance which are lightmedium grey steps, an antiqued black bench with above storage shelves and light taupe walls.  They appear to be sturdy and have a lower profile then a hand woven cotton tread would have had. The woven treads were intended for safety reasons as my walking is impaired and my Service Dog was sliding a little while supporting me in my descent.  However, the aesthetic  benefits of the braided rectangular treads really help give the side entrance a more polished look. They are very nice looking, but practical, as the synthetic material is more easily cleaned and allows for an affordable price point.  They are a little rough at the corners and finishing  point, but that doesn’t detract from their overall appeal.