The metal pole are difficult to line up on both sides of the base.  Once I was finally able to get it together I was 1/2 way putting my shoes on it when the pole(s) just popped out of place & I had to start all over again.  This happened 3 or 4 times putting it together.  Then 2 weeks after I had it up & using it I was putting away a pair of shoes & it all fell apart again. Very frustrating.