The rug is very stylish and brightens up our living room. However, it is as thin as a short fingernail and therefore has a rough texture. It’s definitely not one to sink the toes into. We have one regular and one thick rug pad underneath and it still feels like walking on a thin back door rug. So if style is what you are looking for, this one fits the bill. If softness and cushion—either pay for a quality rug or for multiple pads underneath, which will come to the same price.