Customer Reviews manduka X Yoga Mat 5 mm

I was debating between the Manduka Pro and this mat and decided on this one because of the price and superior grip. As soon as I started sweating, the mat became extremely slippery. I would not recommend this mat if this is your reason for purchase. Otherwise, no complaints. Minimal scent out of package, decent shock absorption for weight/thickness, etc.

This is more narrow than standard size mats. I was slipping all over the mat when I started sweating. I am pretty disappointed in my purchase. It seems unfinished, with bits of string(?) Sticking out on all sides.

I bought this mat two months ago because I liked the weight and thickness; however, the mat is very slippery. I slide like crazy in downward facing dog and my wrists are starting to hurt as a result. I've washed it with vinegar and use it at least three times a week, and it hasn't gotten better. Unfortunately, I don't think that I'll be using it anymore.

I have had this mat for about 3 weeks and have used it several times. I bought it because of the 'dry grip', but I have been slipping everywhere. I can hardly hold a downward dog pose because my hands are about to slip out from under me. I do not recommend this product. It also has a very rough texture which hurts my hands and forehead when I have to place them on the mat.

I bought this mat and I unfortunately just really hate it :( It literally scrapes my knees and when I practice I get brush burns on my legs and feet. It's just way too abrasive. I wish I would have bought something else less abrasive.

I bought this mat and I unfortunately just really hate it :( It literally scrapes my knees and when I practice I get brush burns on my legs and feet. It's just way too abrasive. I wish I would have bought something else less abrasive.

I bought this Mat 3 months ago. I'm still having a challenge with it since I practice daily and this mat get very slippery every day. At the first month it was very hard since the mat had oily texture. Now it's a bit better but still once get wet is slippery and hard to practice on. If I don't use a full towel on it I just can't practice. I was disappointed from this purchase and think I should have choose a different mat. But this was recommended by the website for me.... Which mat would be better for a daily yoga practice? Would be glad to get a respond. Thanks!

I bought this Mat 3 months ago. I'm still having a challenge with it since I practice daily and this mat get very slippery every day. At the first month it was very hard since the mat had oily texture. Now it's a bit better but still once get wet is slippery and hard to practice on. If I don't use a full towel on it I just can't practice. I was disappointed from this purchase and think I should have choose a different mat. But this was recommended by the website for me.... Which mat would be better for a daily yoga practice? Would be glad to get a respond. Thanks!

Manduka markets a water proof yoga mat at a mildly high cost. I've had my mat for about 9 years. Do not use very often. The mat started to absorb sweat. Not good. I contacted them, jumped through hoops getting pics, proof of purchase, and answering lots of questions. Only for them to come back and blame me for the issues with the mat. I used ONCE OR TWICE OVER 9 YEARS a solution with 3% vinegar and water to refresh it. It is IMPOSSIBLE to damage the mat with this solution. But to them. It was their way out of warranteing it. They put profits over customers. Sad where society has gotten. I hope no one buys from them ever again. I will post this everywhere I can find. This is sad. They could have easily solved this with a warranty replacement and said it is a one time courtesy a d don't use that solution to clean it. But no. So now I hope to ruin their business. No consumer should give their hard earned money to a company that does all they can to NOT warranty their products. When will companies figure out that taking care of a consumer is a small price to pay for their continued success. At this point I pray for their failure.

I do not recommend- finally upgraded to a “real” yoga mat and this has zero grip! My dry clean hands slide right off of it in a simple pose like Seal. I contacted Manduka support and their solution was to “use a yoga towel over it.” Why would they make a yoga mat with no grip? Don’t waste your $$$.

Not good for any hybrid yoga class. If there’s any heat at all this thing is like a slip n slide... I threw it away.

I've used my mat a few times now. I bought it at the studio I work in. Even without sweating at the beginning of practice my hands don't stay in place. They slip out right away in down dog. Was hoping it would be better with the description of the mat.

I wanted to love this mat, but even without sweat, this mat is extremely slippery. The bubble-like textures dontnprovide any tractioncand just allowyour hands and feet to glide right over them and slide along the mat.

I'm very disappointed by the quality and I'm afraid to make damages when I roll it

I have used this mat less than 10 times since I received this 2 months ago and it's already flaking! Large chunks of the mat stick to my hands and back during practice and it's not even a heated class. I have had the pro for 10 years now with zero issues other than it being slippery. I'm so disappointed as I've never had a mat fall apart this fast. The only positive to this mat is the cushion considering how light it is.

I have used this mat less than 10 times since I received this 2 months ago and it's already flaking! Large chunks of the mat stick to my hands and back during practice and it's not even a heated class. I have had the pro for 10 years now with zero issues other than it being slippery. I'm so disappointed as I've never had a mat fall apart this fast. The only positive to this mat is the cushion considering how light it is.