I usually need to replace chair mats every 2 years because even the heavy duty carpet mats tend to crack and break. This mat is softer (takes a bit of getting used to) and because it gives a little probably won't crack. Also easier to handle since it's pliable.. Very good value.
Poor mat chair mat has indentations from wheels plus part where tag was glued on mat is very sticky and I still have not been able to remove that from mat. Shoes get stuck on mat! Very disappointed.
I gave 2 stars for the size being "OK"; works fine for me but my husband likes to roll more side-to-side and he rolls off frequently. My biggest complaint is that the mat scoots too freely. At least a couple of times a week I have to readjust it. I guess the teeth aren't long enough for what I thought was medium pile carpet.
I needed something to protect my carpet while I am on dialysis since "bleed outs" sometime occurs. This product does the job. It is easy to clean. I would definitely recommend it.