This is a very unique piece of furniture. The neatest part is the lift and sliding feature of the three horizontal panels. They look like glass but it’s plexiglass. The mirrored door had a tight fit and made a friction when trying to open,so I sanded it down a bit and had to paint that edge again. Then it was fine . I would recommend it for shoes definitely. But nothing heavy. Love the led light feature!! Very helpful at night. A nice padded seat to use for your aid when putting on your shoes .