Prior to my purchase I read the reviews and they were all spot on. It's a decent piece for the price and works perfectly in our small space by the back door. Many others were too long and wouldn't fit. I did have some difficulty constructing it b/c I had never used cams before, however, with my husband's help, it was fairly easy to build. It isn't extremely sturdy but it is sturdy enough for sitting to don/doff shoes. I'm happy with the purchase.