I put this together in about 2 hours with the “help” of my 2 year old. It wasn’t hard except for the feet. The handles feel pretty cheap and I might replace them but overall it’s a decent, sturdy cabinet to hold our shoes. Taller boots and shoes may need to be laid on their sides even with the top shelf all the way at the top which fits toddler shoes just right. My husband’s size 10.5 shoes fit in lengthwise without a problem.