Ive had regular rug pads before and oh my goodness I will never go back. This memory foam rug pad is amazing. Ive had guests even comment on how good my rug feels to walk on and they have then gone and bought this pad! I especially love it because I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old and they play on the floor all the time and when I had a regular rug pad and they fell it really didnt cushion the fall. This definitely does! You wont regret it. I promise!