Shoe rack was not easy to put together.  It took me 1.5 hours to put it together (I am not that handy however).  There were so many pieces, nails, screws, etc that took a long time and a lot of patience.  The pieces were all very clearly marked though so that part was fine.  You will need a proper screwdriver and not the one included.  You will need a hammer.  Also the cabinet needed to be nailed to the wall for it to be very stable so be aware.  I did not nail my to the wall so we just need to be careful opening the cabinet, so it does not tip over.