The gap does look bad when looking at the pictures, but it's not something to worry too much about in actual use. You would really have to go out of your way to get any significant amount of dirt or mud in there. The gap is a result of the lip design of the husky that allows it to contain fluids. Once you close your door, the lip practically touches the door so anything that spills will go into the mat, rather than the carpet. Here's a pic that should clarify what I'm talking about. It is shot looking down the inside of the driver's door. I even sprinkled some dirt in there to show you that it works!