This rug is great (we got the 11 ft runner for upstairs hallway)! It is the perfect solution to our slippery and wonky upstairs floor (old house have a lot of character....). The colors are very true to the image and the rug feels very soft underfoot. Haven't yet experienced any shedding like some other reviewers have, but I also haven't tried to vacuum it yet. The rug laid out flat the first day and we are lovin' it! So cute, cannot wait to finish the rest of the hall way decor.