Easy to put together, lightweight and sustainable bamboo.  There was a large splinter that was loose on one of the parts.  Just removed it and completed putting it together.  It holds 20 pairs of footwear.  Some, (sandals) are in sideways and they don't take up much room at all. Regular shoes fit 4 pair per shelf.  So this shoe rack holds 12-20 pairs depending on how the are arranged. Overall I like this shoe rack.