It's very sturdy but feels soft on your feet.  It is everything I wanted in a rug for our family room.  I am usually nervous to purchase items online because you're never 100% of the quality, look, color, etc.  This rug is exactly what I was looking for.  I found the rug I wanted at Pottery Barn, but it was sooooo expensive, I decided to shop similar rug.  This rug is half of what I would have purchased it for at Pottery Barn and the quality is just the same.  I will now be ordering the runners that match this rug.