I have a LOT of boots.  And I really needed somewhere to store at least some of them.  The first thing about this is that is TALL.  And it's kind of flimsy so I wouldn't put anything too heavy in it.  I basically alternated my short boots with my long boots to balance it.  It can be a little awkward to position due to it's height - mine is in our lobby area.  Would do well in a mud room.  I rate it as it stores the boots I regularly wear and keeps them tidy.