It was super easy to assemble. It's light and I don't think it'll hold up in the long run but it was certainly cheap and fit the space. As long as you don't abuse it, sit on it, or throw 20 lb steel toed boots on it, it'll probably be fine.  It came in damp and smelling like rubbing alcohol or cedar oil - I'm not sure which. That was a little off-putting but since it's holding shoes (and all the filth on the bottom of them) I do appreciate either one of those impregnated into the wood. However, the biggest problem with it is that it did not come with instructions on the proper use of it for my children. They are frightened and confused by it and still leave their shoes all over the floor. I would totally give this 5 stars if there were a way to make my kids use it.