This rug was exactly what I was looking for to replace a lighter carpet in the living room that was showing too much of the traffic and wear. While I can’t speak to the longevity of the carpet I was happy that there was no odor upon opening it and I was thrilled to see just how soft and thick it was. As people have said there is quite a bit of stuff that comes off when you vacuum it but otherwise I don’t see the shedding anywhere else.  The color was true to the picture and I have received many compliments on it. My dog loves it too. I thought the price was comparable to other large rugs I was shopping. Get it!