This item was exactly as I expected.  I ordered two of the 24" troughs and will be using them in an unusual manner.  We have a very small entry, leading right to the basement stairs so I am going to remove the lining and mount them on the wall, to store shoes in them.  Two pairs of men's (or women's) shoes fit upright in each trough.  Leaving the liner in may also be an option to catch wet drips so I'll see how it all looks when I get them mounted.

Pros: Great value compared to researching similar products.  Sturdy and well made.
Cons: none