This shoe rack works well for what I bought it for.  It seems sturdy and looks nice.  As other reviewers said, there were some issues with the stain - a few small areas were missing it.  But it certainly wasn't a showstopper at all.  For the price paid, I think it is a good deal and I am happy with the purchase.  If you want something nicer, you can certainly pay a lot more.  But, for me, it just wasn't worth paying a ton of money for a shoe rack (that will likely get scuffed up over time anyway).  My husband had no trouble putting it together.