Was very skeptical about ordering rugs, sight unseen.....But we have ordered several pieces of furniture for our new home from Wayfair and all have been above expectation.....We were unable to find 5 different sizes of rugs at home improvement & carpet stores, plus they would have cost a fortune to have made....I'm also not a fan of multiple rugs of different patterns and grades...much more conservative....so after looking for 2 months settled on this rug for all 5 in different sizes and shapes, since my new home is very open and all rugs can be seen....I really held my breath while waiting for delivery.....BUT they are here and gorgeous!! The grey is perfect, not to light or dark.....almost looks like different shades of grey because of the shag, but they're not....I've unrolled they all and vacumned them before placement...seems to help them "rest" a flattens them better...Surprisingly, doesn't seem to show footprints....Couldn't be happier.......JackieB.