The bad: 1. Colors are nothing like online. I ordered 2 samples and have no idea which is which because they are so different. 2. 2 came with broken ends (not sure if that's why they were sent as samples, but that doesn't really soak to their quality control. 3. The darkest one (again, no idea which color) showed the scratches really easily (we were trying to scratch it to see how easy it was and how much it shows, we have a ton of sand that scratches everything). To be fair, I was expecting this, but I like darker and was hoping for better than the box store brands. 4. Too wide! Length is perfect. (We got signature samples). Also, I suspected I would feel this way so no their fault. But was hoping I'd like it better. 5. Possibly user error, but when connecting the 6 pieces we got, the lip of the edge of the already laid piece lifted up when the next board was connected. This happened on 2 of the 6 boards. This is concerning because we've laid floors before and not had this happen. When the board was clicked in, the new board was slightly lifted off the ground. When you step on the board in the air, it puts pressure on the edge where they are connected and naturally separates the edge. This is a problem. Possibly user error for this flooring? The good: 1. The colors themselves were good and I liked the patterns (we got 3 full length boards for 2 different colors). I'm not sure they're the colors I want. I'm likely going to have to order more to see since they don't match anything online. 2. They feel pretty good under foot. This is a big positive as the other vinyls (high end, expensive) that I've tried feel like true plastic, especially when there's sand underfoot. 3. No "real" scratches yet. We've put them in a doorway with lots of sand and running dogs. Also under a chair that gets moved a lot and likely has and under the feet too. (Was very easy to scratch purposfully with a key though. But ALL of the other brands I've tried have the same problem.) 4. It's MUCH softer to walk on than my tile, hardwood floor (glued onto concrete), or the other vinyls we've tried. I.e. It has a bit of give. Not sure if that "give" week lead to dents from heavy furniture. We'll have to try that next. 5. So far, the clicking of the dog nails isn't terrible. It's quietest on the hard wood floor by far. Sounded like someone tap dancing on the other vinyls I've tried. Somewhere in between with this one. Overall impression: If I HAVE to get vinyl (which I think I do), I am more likely to go with this brand than with others. However, I MUST find a color I like and, the full length samples had BETTER match what I eventually order.