Just received our rug yesterday, so I can't comment on the wear of it.  But I can tell you it appears to be of great quality, well made.  The colors are a lot more subtle than I expected, but that's OK that actually works for us.  I was worried it would be "too busy" if it were too bright.  It's a very tight weave, so you're not going to get that "soft cushy" feel under your feet.  We have chosen not to use a rug pad underneath, our furniture is sitting on it, so it's not going anywhere and again the quality of the rug doesn't make it feel like you're walking on bare floor.  That being said it is a low pile, thin-ish style.  We love it!!