It’s a pretty sturdy piece overall. The holes in the metal are very close to the edges and a little uneven so had to maneuver a little to get all the screws tightened but without tightening too much and bending the thin metal. The mesh is rough in some areas on both the top and bottom. If you have big shoes (roughly mens 9 and up) or chunky shoes you might be able to fit 15 but most likely it’ll be 12. Women’s shoes (size 7-8) can easily fit 5 pairs per shelf. The wood is a nice color. In my opinion the quality is a little low for the price.