Looks nice, feels mostly sturdy. It days it has a 400lb weight limit. But Im not sure Id test that. Not sure it will. Made of pressed boards. Easy install, clear instructions, one person can do it. The color wasnt my favorite, I ordered gray, but its a very flat, light gray with an offwhite pad on the top. The pad is also ok. Nothing great. Not happy that it had a sticker attached to it that was very difficult to remove. The storage will hold shoes nicely, maybe not 8, but depending on the shoes it may. It opens up nicely, easily. Hides shoes. Its a good piece if the color was right for me and the mat wasnt damaged by a sticker. Solid enough to trust but not for 400 lbs.