I bought both a runner and 8x10 of thus rug.  The runner hasn't had any issues but the 8x10 does shed a lot.  I vacuum it everyday and it's getting better but fibers still cover my socks!  Also I've pulled out a few metal staple looking things?  One went into the bottom of my foot.   I had to crawl around on my hands and knees and found a couple others so I think we're all good now.   This was almost a deal breaker but I didn't want to deal with shipping it back.