This is exactly as expected. Some reviewers commented it is not sturdy, I disagree. I am 5’10” and 160lbs. I can sit in it while putting my shoes on and it does not move under me. Was not to challenging to put together either. I would not that any adult shoes higher than a sneaker are too tall to fit in the cubbies (aside from the two tall ones on either side) the cubbies are modular, you could have fewer taller ones if that is what you need.
Overall I recommend it.