This is my second purchase of the doormat. I originally purchased one two year's ago for the outside door of my son's apartment. He says that he gets many compliments on the doormat and many people in the building ask him where it was purchased. It is now a little worn but still looks nice. However, it will be going through its third winter and when I saw it go on sale I decided to purchase it again to have in reserve. I thought if he did not want the same doormat it would make a nice gift for someone else, but he says not to give it away.