Works for me in my tight space. My shoes are size 11 and I easily fit 9 pairs on the shelves. Installation is simple and seems sturdy for that purpose. The instructions are nil. The finish is not particularly good but it can be improved with a good paste wax or a coat of varnish. This unit could serve as a low end table or light duty bench. The specifications claim it can hold 220 pounds but that seems more than I would trust to this light scale furniture.