This runner is a great value. Its authentic woven seagrass, and quite thick. Walking on it with bare feet or just socks provides a quasi shiatsu foot massage. It is not smooth, but full of texture. Being natural seagrass, there are beginning and end tie offs. So, if you are inclined to a perfect uninterrupted visuals, this runner might not be for you. You can see so some ends of the seagrass, but not many. We have had this runner for several weeks, and love it. I guess the long term question is if the tie off ends will be the first part of the rug to unravel. Time will tell on that consideration.
I would buy this same product again, because to me the texture is part of the appeal.