My FIL put this together for me, and he is pretty handy. It seemed to be pretty easy to assemble. I will say that I don't think I could fit 24 pairs of my women's size 8 shoes in this. However, I knew that before purchasing based on all the reviews. I primarily bought it for my three kids' shoes, and it will work perfectly in our small, nearly non-existent entry way. It is a really nice looking piece - very modern and sturdy. If you have small kids, I would recommend anchoring to the wall because it is pretty heavy. I do wish the entire thing was covered by doors. Why do I want to hide 3/4 of the shoes in the closet portion, yet see a handful of shoes on the right hand side? Just seem feedback for the manufacturer. Overall, I'm pretty happy with this purchase and Wayfair. Shipping was quick and arrived sooner than expected. The price was great and on sale (I found this same piece for twice as much on other sites).