This was exactly what I was looking for to put in our front entrance.  We always tend to have several pairs of shoes plopped at the front door.  It generally looked messy even when the shoes were all straightened.  This shoe storage bench keeps everything contained and looks neat and tidy!  
Putting it together was not great, as per my husband, due to limited instructions and quality of the product.  However, since I am enjoying it now fully assembled, I am thrilled with it!!