Beautiful shoe rack! The black looks like metal but the only metal pieces are the hooks. I’m giving it 4 stars because the assembly instructions aren’t very clear so I actually had to take it apart several times and reconfigure it although I followed the steps exactly. It is sturdy and has an option for further support with a bracket that can be used to screw onto the wall. It has one both for drywall and regular walls. I love the functionality of the hooks. Great for small spaces or narrow entryways.