I really like this rug. I use it under my dining room table to protect my hardwood floors from food spills. So far, nothing has leaked through it. It does not need a rug pad; it stays in place just fine on its own. The colors on my computer screen were very close to what it looks like in person. I think it is barefoot friendly. I took off a star because food residue has not been as easy to clean off as I had hoped. You will need to use a stain remover/carpet cleaner.