I didn't know what to expect with this rug but was surprised that it was like a blanket type rug. It's soft to walk on and has slight texture which makes it more interesting than a standard neutral rug and i'm using it as a base layer for layered rugs so i'm keeping it as it will be great for layering. The main reason for taking off a star is the smell - like it was made in a garden or something, it smells like dirt VERY strong but after a few days the smell is fading thankfully.