I wanted a bench that could be sat on while putting on shoes.  I have been looking at them for the last two years since the remold of our farmhouse. We live on a farm and my husband wears work boots to work also. He tended to use anything in our mud room as a prop to set his boots while he ties them. I always wondered how the paper shredder got so dusty! Anyway this was a great buy. I had a small space under the window in our mud room that a bench would work well. It sets right beside his boot tray, so it's very handy. I also am getting plenty of use from the bench as I use it to put my shoes on each day as I head out to the office. The bench is sturdy, comes with a matching cushion, which makes it an even better value. Love the bench. We use it daily.

Pros: Sturdy, comes with cushion for the top, love the cubicles for storing items
Cons: Wish it came in more colors