I have quite a collection of shoes in my tiny entryway. Inside the front door is a small landing with a half flight up to the main living area and a half flight down to family and laundry room. I've been looking for a nice looking shoe rack with a small footprint for this landing. Voila! This organizer is just the right size, sans the umbrella stand. I don't need the umbrella stand section, which would make the organizer too big for the space. It assembled easily with just the middle and end frame and the four shelves. The bamboo is light, yet sturdy. I can get two pairs of shoes on each shelf. It's also small enough so that it allows the front door to swing open nearly all the way, with the organizer behind it, so that guests can wheel their luggage in and down the steps.