This is my second purchase of this exact same rug.  I first purchased it in 2014 and it is now 2018, so it lasted 4 years under constant wear at our front door.  It held up to wet dirty winter boots in and out the door, and was still soft enough for little bare feet to run on in the summer.  The reason that I had to purchase again, was because the strands did come loose and turned into a tripping hazard.  I wouldn't put this rug in a sitting area, as it really is not something you want to cuddle up to, but it is a great high-traffic rug for all seasons.