Took me two hours to assemble as a 26 year old female, but it was worth it.  Fits my Sperry duck boots.  Swings out easily.  Be careful with the wood.  It is ginger.  It did chip off because I screwed it in wrong, but it's negligible.  Fits perfect in the corner under my window, and I can put my jewelry box on it, as well as my mirror as extra shelf space!