If you find the stand to be too stiff, just loosen the bolts on the side with a small Allen ranch and remove the plates. sound quali das beste is die app aber grottig . Also, they are true to size. I got a different brand without much of a support and when I bought another pair of these, I was so happy that I always had a smile on my face when I put them on. I do not recommend these slippers at all. Husband gave these a thumbs up. This would probably hold the 50 pairs of dress shoes or sandals, however if you tried to fill this with anything as heavy as athletic shoes, the racks will bow in the middle from the weight. I bought these about two weeks ago and I still cant figure out how to get the right headphone to work at all, seems like it came broken or simply does not work. Sturdiness?3-stars. Ive had these well over 9+ months and they are holding up well to light use.