This is a good runner at a great price. It is made from leather strips in a variety of colors (all shades from taupe to dark brown). And owing to its looks, it does not show dirt at all! It seems to be well made, but I havent had it for long so I cannot comment on durability. The runner is rectangular enough (not entirely but given its style you dont notice the minor imperfections, or you will like them as they give it some character). The overall color is somewhat lighter than it appears on my computer screen. It looks great on my medium dark hardwood floor and matches my beige walls nicely. It slides a bit on the floor, but not much. Leather is kind of grippy. I didnt use a rug pad underneath as I have an entryway bench on one side, which anchors down the whole rug. Good enough! The runner has a slight leather small (not bad) and is reversible. It is not particularly soft, but neither is it hard on bare feet. For me it worked great as I needed a low pile runner for my hallway to allow for a closet door to open on top of it. It fitted the bill perfectly, in style, and at a great price!