Was hesitant to purchase because of the very vague reviews. But did and this is my review. The bench came quick. It was fairly easy to put together. Took about a good half hr. Once together my son and I both sat on it and it held us both. My son is 164 lbs and I’m 176lbs. We sat for a few minutes to see if we would feel any buckling of the wood or cracking and it was none of that. Now I don’t suggest two individuals sitting on it all the time but it did hold hold our weight briefly. So yes an adult can sit to put their shoes on and off.