I love this rug! I use it in a unique way. I live south of Lake Placid and we get a lot of snow and ice and I often wear micro spikes when I head out to feed the furnace. I wanted to protect my wooden deck from the spikes. I placed it outside, between my front door and steps. It works great! I sweep the snow off,  wipe my feet before entering and protect the deck. Highly recommend for outdoor or indoor use.