I had a flimsy plastic rack that was supposed to hold 25 pairs of shoes.  It collapsed under the weight of 20.  Now this is a sturdy metal rack that currently is holding 30 pairs of shoes and there is plenty of space for more.  I also love it because it fits up against the back wall of my closet and its out of the way. It was super easy to put together and I wish I had not wasted money on the cheapo plastic one.  If you want a good shoe rack, spend a few dollars on a good one like this.