It took a little while to put together, but its very sturdy and came with a small wooden mallet to make sure each piece was in enough. An insurance company hires Holmes and Watson to look into the bizarre deaths of an exclusive club of recluses known as the "Good Comrades. What I have discovered over the years of using this product is there are two things I would suggest, 1 to the manufacturer and one to the consumer. Okay ladies! I always used it without the additional weights provided but it was sort of something I just lived with for the extra buttons. The extenders are nice if needed. I am in AZ and flip flops are life. Holy cow! Next I notice that the "gold" detail at the hinges isnt even the same. I have ordered other sandals with width adjustments with hook & loop that adjusted perfectly for me.