Many reviewers mention that this rug is a little thin. When I say this I mean you don't feel a cushion when you step on it and it's on a hardwood floor. This does not merit 5 stars, but the rug does look nice and it does feel soft to the touch. It's not expensive so it's a good value. It does have a strong smell when first unwrapped, but after 3 days it has mostly dissipated. Shipping time was reasonable at 8 days from order to receiving it, New Jersey to Utah by FedEx ground.