I got mine from Costco online and I got the spider 3d matts and love them. They fit like a glove.
3D MAXpider Mat Custom-fit All-weather

 

A big +1 for these. I've had them in 3 different vehicles now and, IMO, they're the best there is when it comes to functionality and appearance. Fit is much better than WTs.

 

I used to buy WeatherTech floor mats all the time, but I went with factory all-weather mats on the 2020 Highlander. The factory all-weather mats used to be shapeless slabs of rubber, but now they're finally designed to fit the floor more exactly.

I liked the fact that the WeatherTech mat was a big bowl design for the driver's floor mat, but Toyota messed that up by attaching the gas pedal to the floor in 4th Gen Highlander. So no matter which floor mats you use, they'll now have a cutout for the gas pedal. That kills the idea of the floor mat fully containing snow/water.

I haven't purchased an additional cargo mat, but I imagine the WeatherTech is going to fit much more exactly than factory. The plastic Toyota cargo mat I have wouldn't do a whole lot to prevent water or mess from going over the edges.

If you search this forum for "weathertech" you'll find a lot more opinions. This question comes up fairly regularly.

 

WeatherTech is going to fit much more exactly than factory

Only for XLE and below trims. You'll have to cut a bit of the cargo mat due to the sub enclosure in higher trims.

I do like the cargo mat in my XLE, though. Fits great. The front seat floor liners from WT fit well, but I'm noticing the entrance side vertical portion of the mat is getting bent inwards. It catches your foot when you enter - they probably could've gotten away with about a half inch less vertical rubber on the entrance side.

 

It's a decision based on both function and looks. If you want good looks, buy the factory OEM. If you want pure functionality, go with Weather Tech. I've had both.

 

I got and like Smartliner better than than the Weathertech I had on previous vehicles. Very similar to WT with better coverage and lower price.

 

Some great comments already, thank you. Part of what prompted the question was I automatically assumed I would go with WeatherTech and when I went to their site and read the reviews for a Highlander they were far less favorable than what I’m used to seeing on their product. It appears some of that has to do with unexpected fitment problems related to the subwoofer on certain models but they weren’t enough reviews to drill team any conclusions

 

I use Tuxmat and it's by far the best winter mat I have used for the winter

 

I’ve had OEM and Weathertechs and not liking either of them. The Weathertechs aren’t as good as they used to be. Harder to clean and they seem to deform easier. I’ve used it for about 45k km through 2 winters and 2 summers. My last set in my 4Runner were pristine after 300k km of use and 12 winters.

I’m looking at a new option by a Canadian company called TuxMat.

 

I use TuxMat and love them! They protest the foot well really nicely

 

If you tend to raise and lower the third row seats either totally or split, the Toyota OEM rear cargo liner has an advantage. It can stay in place with any of the third row configurations - both up, both down or split. I have a WeatherTech cargo liner that is only available in a size that covers the entire cargo area with the third row down. Works well in that configuration but I have to remove it if I want to raise the third row seat split or totally.

 

If you tend to raise and lower the third row seats either totally or split, the Toyota OEM rear cargo liner has an advantage. It can stay in place with any of the third row configurations - both up, both down or split. I have a WeatherTech cargo liner that is only available in a size that covers the entire cargo area with the third row down. Works well in that configuration but I have to remove it if I want to raise the third row seat split or totally.

^^^ THIS ^^^

 

I think that the Weather Tech liners are overhyped and not worth the cost. I bought a set of them for one of my recent Accord and found that despite their premium cost, they just didn't do a very good job at protecting the carpet. They didn't fit very tightly between the floor and the doorsill and salt and snow easily fell through the gaps in winter- leaving a mess underneath.

The OEM winter mats for the Highlander seem very good- and you can get them for about $165 online (plus $100 for the cargo mat)- much less than retail. The Weather Techs are much more than that- nearly $450 ($133 front, $90 2nd row, $90 3rd row, $133 cargo)... insane pricing for floor mats.

 

I think that the Weather Tech liners are overhyped and not worth the cost. I bought a set of them for one of my recent Accord and found that despite their premium cost, they just didn't do a very good job at protecting the carpet. They didn't fit very tightly between the floor and the doorsill and salt and snow easily fell through the gaps in winter- leaving a mess underneath.

The OEM winter mats for the Highlander seem very good- and you can get them for about $165 online (plus $100 for the cargo mat)- much less than retail. The Weather Techs are much more than that- nearly $450 ($133 front, $90 2nd row, $90 3rd row, $133 cargo)... insane pricing for floor mats.

Agree on recent WT quality. I have a set in my 2000 Land Cruiser and the carpets look new. (Bought in ‘99). New set in a new Outback and they deform in the left side driver mat. In my opinion this shouldn’t happen and they are new. Will read everyone’s comments on other options since I need new mats for an old Tundra. TY all!

 

Weather Tech and factory mats are generally the same. I think Weather Tech makes them for the manufactures.

 

I bought my 2021 used. It came with the factory rubber mats, and I replaced them with Weathertech. I think they fit better . In the front they come up higher on the sides.

 

The Toyota front mats for my 2019 deformed along the sides by the door sills after three years so now I'm switching to Weather Techs. The Toyota mats are a softer compound. The Weather Tech mats in my 2007 Sienna have been great.

 

The Toyota front mats for my 2019 deformed along the sides by the door sills

Like my 10 month old Weathertechs?

 

Weathertech are top notch fit and quality. Plus they're made in the US

 

The Toyota all-weather mats are also made in the US.

 

Any suggestions on whether I would be better to get factory rubber floor mats and cargo, or an aftermarket product like husky or weathertech? I think the cost will be similar so it’s really about getting the best product and coverage as I carry and load lots of gear, equipment, and sometimes dirty, wet stuff. platinum model though not sure that part matters

I’m a big fan of Weathertech, I have them in every one of my vehicles. In some cases in my Camry I took the plugs out where the latches grip and put my factory carpeted ones on top, latching them down. I pull the Weathertechs out and scrub them with Westley’s bleach white and they look like new.

 

Depends on what kind of protection you need. The weather tech is better for heavy mud and snow. But I think the OEM ones look better. With the model name on them, and don't scuff as bad. And are easier to keep clean and looking newer. You could probably by two sets of OEM for the price of the weather tech.

 

I have no idea if they are anywhere near the same quality but, I got the heavy-duty all-weather OEM rubber mats for my Tundra in 2006. They are still in my truck and in good shape. Weather Tech is nice but$$. There are some other heavy-duty brands out there I'd look at.

 

I didn’t like the looks of that curling WT a few posts above. Yikes. I need pretty darn good coverage for mud and water in the front and, I’m hesitant to say this, but coverage in the back needs to be very complete since I will occasionally put deer back there for a trip to the processor. I have a hitch hauler but it’s never where I need it, when I need it.

will probably go with the 3d

 

... I will occasionally put deer back there for a trip to the processor. ..

The Smartliner cargo mat I have covers the the entire rear with 3rd row down and has a very good lip all the way around so will do a good job of containing blood and bodily fluids.

 

I've had good luck with WT mats (Jeep Liberty & Jeep Renegade). I like the "under the gas pedal" coverage.

My new Tacoma is being sent from the factory with the Toyota All-Weather mats, I plan on scoping those out, then deciding if I want to try the WT mats again or maybe the Kagus.

I live in Michigan, so I want a mat that is going to catch snow and ice dripping from my throttle foot.

 

We bough our Highlander is October 2018 - I then went on Amazon and bought the Toyota rubber "Weathertech" equivalent. I'm in California, they warped from the heat and Toyota replaced them (with a lot of complaining) and the new ones warped from the heat too.......

 

We bough our Highlander is October 2018 - I then went on Amazon and bought the Toyota rubber "Weathertech" equivalent. I'm in California, they warped from the heat and Toyota replaced them (with a lot of complaining) and the new ones warped from the heat too.......

Hold on. You complained to Toyota for "your" purchase decIsion and they replaced the mats that "you" bought on Amazon? Am I missing someting here?

 

Oh no, Weather Tech quality gone downhill? I thinking about trying the 3D MAXpider mats now.

 

Any suggestions on whether I would be better to get factory rubber floor mats and cargo, or an aftermarket product like husky or weathertech? I think the cost will be similar so it’s really about Ik a glove e lgetting the best product and us m ks keasome gluidfrodteoasdncoverage as I carry and load lots of gear, equipment, and sometimes dirty, wet stuff.

platinum model though not sure that part matters

Our 2017 HiHy had nothing in the cargo ate when we took delivery, sap gotta say right up front I have nothing to compare our Weathertech cargo floor liner to, but 100% happy with my Weathertech purchase. Fits a glove a definitely spared our carpet back there from more than one fluid or cooler leak. Worth every penny in my opinion.

 

Just got the TuxMat 1st and 2nd row covers , they shipped pretty quick from Toronto.
So far very impressed with coverage and quality. The cushions built into the mats are a nice touch.

 

I have the same mats. Best mats have ever purchased!

 

I think I will buy the oem rubber mats for front and second row, then after market for cargo area. Can you get oem for just front and second row ? Amazon only shows a set to include all three rows. I don’t want or ever plan to use the 3rd row , will leave seats down for cargo and a full size mat

 

I have Weathertech mats in my 2015 Highlander. I am following this discussion to help make the floor mats decision on the 23 Platinum which arrives in December. The Weathertech have been good, but my experience is similar to others on this discussion. Snow/salt spills over the sides because they don't fight tightly on the door-side. My other complaint is that they are difficult to get really clean. The dirt seems to stick to the mat at the top end of the grooves. The other consideration is the cargo mat. With just two center seats, I expect to use the back row for grandkids from time to time. The Weathertech cargo liner is good, but it is one piece and I have to remove it and store it somewhere when I use the rear seats. The Toyota cargo liner is split, meaning I can leave it in if I raise the third-row seats. So far, I've ordered the Toyota cargo mat and am going to try the Toyota all-weather mats that come with the Highlander.

If I decide to change, I really like the look of the TuxMat floor mats that lightfreak showed above. I also like look of the 3D mats, but they don't yet say if they fit the 2023, and when I select 2022, their message says they don't have a mat to fit the Highlander.