Well, I just got this so I can't speak to the longevity of the shoe rack, but I can tell you it was very easy to assemble.  It is low enough that I can fit it in my closet under some tops.  It holds closer to 20 pairs of shoes/booties comfortably instead of 24.  The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it's a bit flimsy, but it's fine to hold shoes.