This is a simple, lightweight shoe rack able to hold 6 prs. of shoes easily.  Children's shoes can be placed on the floor under the lower rack as there would be room for them there if you needed more space.  It is fairly easy to assemble, but you MUST BE VERY CAREFUL not to break the wood as you put it together.  The supports fit VREY tightly so I wouldn't force them any farther than necessary.  One support was so tight, I had to shave a small amt. off,  but you really don't need any tools to assemble this shoe rack.  You just place the supports between the end pieces and voila--assembled and ready to keep your floors cleaner and your shoes neatly in place.