When I finally got this put together, I'd say it's the bet thing I've found so far to store a large quantity of shoes in an organized way that also doesn't look like you're still in college.  However, for the price, this was way too cumbersome to assemble.  I put ready-to-assemble furniture together all the time and this thing really took the entire weekend.  For the price I paid for it, I would expect either some parts pre-assembled or a lower price.  I also was not impressed the handles are plastic.  I paid enough money for wood or metal handles.  While I like the unit and it serves it's purpose, I would not buy this piece at the price I paid for it again.