Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I practice a vinyasa class in a warm studio 90+ degreesF four times a week. My cheapo walmart mat was at the end of its lifespan. I bought this because I wanted a premium mat that would last and would provide an ample amount of stickiness. This mat has served me well in these past few weeks but I still slip quite a bit. It's worlds better than anything I've ever used in the past. What the consensus is is that I'm not the norm. I sweat far too much to have any mat save me and that's okay. As for the rubber smell, I quite like it. I can't speak for other practitioners near me but it's not as abhorrent like many other reviewers have described it. Update: After 32 1-hour classes, this mat is falling apart. I'm so sad to report that. I had such high hopes but alas this story ends in disappointment. The rubber is coming off in specks and they stick everywhere making a mess. This is happening at the top of the mat where my hands lie, the center where my knees typically are set, and at the bottom end where my feet are usually placed.