This ottoman looks nice in our living room.  It is great for an area we walk through regularly where we didn't want a coffee table.  This replaced two square storage ottomans that we had worn out, and this looks better and a little more stylish.  I don't plan to use it for shoes, but the fabric is pretty inside.  Assembly was easy and only required screwing on the legs.  It took quite a few adjustments to turn the legs and try to get them level though.