Fabulous! Soft and feels oh so good on the feet. To address the shedding issue some reviewers have had all brand new wool rugs shed a bit but this isn’t shedding a more than normal. The key is to never use the agitator brush on the vacuum cleaner on them. The best way to clean a rug is actually the old school way- take it outside and shake and beat it. With gentle bare floor setting vacuuming in between. Awesome rug! Only kind of wish I got the bigger oval one.... it is like having a cozy sweater on the floor!