I love my new bench! I have a place to sit while putting on my sneakers for a walk, and my bench is right by the door so I can store my shoes right there. It was pretty easy and quick for my husband and myself to put together. The only reason why I gave 4 instead of 5 stars is because I wanted the gray with black and the picture didn’t really look gray to me, more brownish and my living room furniture is gray/black and the bench would be in the same room.I did inquire about the color and was told it was gray but camera lighting differs. To me it is still more brown than gray but I love it anyways! 
For reference I’ve added a picture with my brown slippers and a gray pillow.