Very nice shoe rack. Very nicely packaged and extremely easy to put together. The instructions are clear and you don't need any tools except for the one they include. Looks great in my entry way.  It states that it holds 15 pairs of shoes, 5 per rack. However, I was only able to fit 4 pairs per rack (size 13 and size 8.5). Also, I do not plan to put shoes on the top. Instead I am going to use that to place my purse, keys, wallet or anything I need when I enter or exit my home. Therefore, If you don't use the top I would say that this rack holds 12 pairs of adult shoes beautifully.  If you need it for children shoes, you may be able to fit the 5 pairs per rack.