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We’ve been using the SICOTAS shoe bench for about two weeks. It replaced our old bench, and both my wife and I like the new setup.
My wife assembled it herself in roughly an hour to an hour and a half. That was her actual assembly time, so yours may vary. The listing says the tools and instructions are included. It also recommends attaching the small fasteners to the back and tightening the screws at a 45-degree angle.
The bench feels pretty solid. The visible wood-look surface is veneer rather than solid wood, but it looks convincing to me and fits well in our house. According to the listing, the bench measures 31 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 20 inches high.
My wife particularly likes the cushion. The cover has a zipper, so she can remove it for washing. The listing describes it as a removable cushion with high-density sponge filling and a linen fabric cover.
Although it is marketed as an entryway bench, we use it elsewhere. We don’t wear shoes inside the house, so this is where we put them on and take them off. It is also where we get ready to walk the dog. The drawer holds his wipes, dog bags, leash, and our sunglasses, keeping everything easy to grab before we go outside.
We currently store about six pairs of shoes beneath the bench. The listing says the open storage area can hold six to eight pairs, but six is what we actually keep there. We did not test its maximum capacity.
I also prefer the height to that of our old bench. This one sits higher, which is more comfortable for me as a taller person. My wife is much shorter, and she likes the height too. It may not suit everyone, so compare the listed 20-inch height with your current seating before ordering.
After about two weeks, the combination of seating, a drawer, and open shoe storage has worked well for us. It gives us a dedicated place for shoes and dog-walking supplies without taking up much room. We like how it looks, and it has been a useful replacement for our previous bench.