Fantastic rug! We use it on our patio (uncovered) and it has held up SO WELL! I was very surprised. 
The texture is soft when barefoot, although not padded (duh). Breathes well, allowing water to go right through it (no mildew or excessive drying time).
Two very large dogs with sharp nails haven’t torn it up so far (2 weeks of heavy use).
Overall, I am so glad I bought it.
Oh, and the blue color looks awesome!