It's great and sturdy! I love how sleek it is and I purchased 2 for the symmetry.  This will hold a lot of shoes. I didn't give it 5 stars only because (1) they came in at the same time but one of them had a broken screw hole. It was on the side and seemed like the wood was a little dry rotted but the top and bottom piece holds it together so it will be fine and (2) the instructions aren't the easiest. They aren't horrible but no words and you REALLY have to pay attention to how you're putting it together.  It's pretty heavy, the deliver guy was complaining. It's very sturdy and I did not secure it to the wall. I have a toddler and she hasn't pulled it over yet - it's a great piece!