I ordered two of the shelves and "misused". They are strong enough to also use it for other things than shoes. The structure requires no particular experience, only a bit of skill. The wood is neither processed nor sanded particularly smooth. Splitter can here and stand out since. You do not need screws, when the shelf is not in front often has to move or set up in the reach of children. All in all this is a good buy if you simply looking for a low-priced shelf.