This item is really beautiful to behold. The instructions were easy enough to follow and I found it relatively simple to put together - taking under an hour to complete. The reason I gave 4 stars is because there are a couple elements that aren't quite top notch. 1- the top drawer is sort of flimsy. 2- Only maybe two pairs of high top sneakers can fit in the drawer, even without the divider. The only way you're getting 12 pairs of shoes in that thing is if they are all keds or something. So that's a bit misleading. Otherwise, it's a really lovely piece and it looks great in my entryway. It is used daily to store my shoes for when I take my dog out on walks, and will be used regularly when we have guests over.