We take our shoes off at the front door so as not to track in dirt.  I was looking for something to help organize the shoes that were piling up at the door. This is a very nice piece to hide your shoes. We put this in the entryway and it really helped to keep the shoes from piling up. 
Check the measurements before you buy it. 
It is not a tall piece. It worked for the space I put it in, but I did check the size prior to buying it.