This gel mat has nice beveled edges and an attractive embossed design.  The mat is soft and comfortable under your feet, more so than expected at this price point.  We have had much more expensive gel mats previously that were not much more comfortable.  It does raise questions about how well it will hold up over time-that remains to be seen.  After standing on it a long time, the surface does not rebound right away which almost caused my daughter to stumble if that may be a concern.