Love our little shoe storage /bench! Not the most glamorous shots but wanted to show how many shoes can fit at the bottom,  etc. I can put 3 adult and 2 kids shoes at the bottom and there is still room if I want to put some more in but don't want to cram them. Plus I can probably fit six size 6 shoes comfortably with added room.  The storage is deep enough so more shoes can be added. I put a rubber pad at the bottom of the storage; I make sure to air out my shoes before placing them inside the bench but, just in case, 
I included dryer sheets. The seat is firm,  not cheap looking.  I'm horrible at assembling anything so my hubby helped but I can see how people can easily assemble this themselves. Great purchase.