The doormat looks visually very good. The metal plate in the middle can be removed for engraving. Colors are original as well as displayed. The material does not look as if it would last very long if you rub their feet. It is quite heavy and the bristles also nice scratchy. For the price but that's not so bad. Let's see - until now she still keeps quite well - is still only about 3 weeks ago. For outdoor use, but I would not use it if you, the snow is exposed to rain, etc. and to be stepped on directly with wet shoes.