I wanted a backup mat to one I have come to love (and got for free from a neighbor, so I don't know where it originally came from). This mat is not quite as soft as the one I love, but it is firm, has a nice thickness so I'm not bothered by the hard floor beneath it, and sticks well rather than slipping. Solid purchase!An old yoga mat of mine got ripped so I was looking into another brand, and decided to buy this. It has been perfect, and no damage even after many use out of it for over a year. It does smell of chemicals when you open it, so I did have to area it out for a day. Other then that no issues.Good yoga mat for the money. I do still have to wear socks because hands and feet do slip when the get a little sweaty.Plush but not too plush.This mat is the ideal thickness for my needs and is the best quality mat I have found in it's price range.Nice thickness for a bit of added knee cushioning, and a bit of “stickiness” to help when holding poses. After receiving the first one, I ordered another.Nice and thick! Love them.It was dimensions and size as listed, but it was darker than what is shown. It was more blue than slate. I wanted it to be more unisex than masculine.I love itNo bad smell. Great quality thick mat. Color is nice too. Recommended.Its good for the price and lightweight, mainly using it for floor exercises at the moment, does the job.