Replaced my 100% wool area rugs with these after 5 1/2 years of heavy use.  I thought I'd try a synthetic & maybe it would wear a little better & maybe not fade as much.  I've had them down around a month now.  Color is good, but already seeing some wear in traffic areas.  Also doesn't feel very nice on bare feet compared to wool.  I have a Dyson Animal vacuum which about sucks the fuzz off any rug, but this rug doesn't have the fibers to spare.  My original wool rugs were actually a little less expensive when I bought them 5 years ago.  Not figuring these are going to hold up more a 2 or 3 years.  Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.