This is definitely not a plush, cushy rug and you will not feel like you are walking on clouds, but it is exactly what we needed. I was pleasantly surprised with the appearance of this runner, and II feel the pattern is unique for this type of rug. We have 3 60-80 dogs that charge down our 16' hallway to get to the door leading to their outside area. They practically look like cartoon characters with their feet moving faster than their bodies, which has resulted in very scratched up hardwood floors. The toughness of this runner is standing up to their claws far better than the indoor/outdoor runner we had before. I recommend to anyone trying to solve a similar issue!