The rack is sturdy, looks smart in the hallway and encourages family members not to throw their shoes on the floor! It was easy to put together as the allen key is provided. I have deducted a star because it is impossible to fit four pairs of shoes on each shelf - three and a half is the maximum, even when you exclude larger sizes. The claim that the rack can accommodate sixteen pairs is therefore misleading. This said, overall I am happy with my choice.