The shoe cabinet is quite sturdy and looks good - the colour is really light oak and not the more orangey colour shown in the picture.  I put it together alone and it was not too difficult - put the feet on before you attach the sides - it is much easier.  The only problem is attaching the doors - there are no guide holes so you just have to guess and no instructions - just a picture.  This is tricky.  That is why I have docked a star.  Other than that I am very happy with the cupboard.