Not really shag rug due to it's really thin thickness. I wanted a shag rug that you could feel plush when walked or stepped on.  This one is SOOOO thin that you can feel the hardness of the floor and the little fluff from the loose fake "shag". Definitely slides a lot. Was really disappointed at the thickness as it didn't look as Plush as the picture shown. However, the look of it is nice in our master bedroom. It would've really made 5 stars for me if it were thicker and more plush.