Only gets one star off but maybe just because I wasn’t thinking. If your going to open and use the storage area the item can not sit right against the wall. It won’t open with out the bench having a little space between it and wall. 

I like the slats in the lower area. I placed over a vent and as the heat comes on it dries anything damp there. 

It says 300lb I think weight limit. My wife and I combine over that and it does not squeak or seem to have issue when we both putting on shoes together. A little tight for two but people but passable. One at a time best