Solid, durable and functional.  This came in ONE piece... straight out of the box!  I just had to put the bumpers on the leg.  The lift top has as spring to soften the top when it closes.  There's also a little lip on the lid so you won't get your fingers caught.  
The storage space is LARGE... I have ALL my kids boots, soccer shoes, sneakers, sandals, etc... in it.  All I need to do is organize it... LOL.   Now I can walk through my entryway without tripping.  And as a bonus... you can slide shoes/slippers in the bottom space.