This hallway bench and shoe rack was easy to assemble and serves its purpose well. It arrived quickly, as always, and took my husband less than 30 minutes to piece together. The only trick to assembly, as noted by other reviewers, was that there were no pre-drilled holes to attach the bench to the rack. Once the drill was charged, hubby was good to go. Stores about three pair of shoes per rack. Best for flats, sneaks, and flip-flops. Boots take a bit of scrunching/arranging. Great all-around purchase.