I live in an 820 sq ft space and do not wear shoes indoors. I needed a shoe cabinet for next to the front door. The depth of this cabinet is perfect for the space I had available and it holds 7 pairs of my shoes (I wear a women's 8-9). I had to leave out the middle board that bisects each section in order for my shoes to fit, so if your feet are smaller, it could fit more shoes. The cabinet has nice clean lines and is hardly noticeable. Top of the shelf is perfect for a dish for keys and a place to set my purse, etc. Great purchase for a great price. I put it together myself and only needed a second person at the very end to hold the shelves that needed screwing in.