Aldo Liquidation

This Aldo store is like heaven. Where else can you get those short, black, glossy Hunter boots for only $ 75 at 50% off its original price? I remember eyeing a gorgeous pair of Shelly’s London mules at the Bay priced at $ 99, and I bought them at this Aldo store for $ 25 like two weeks after, no joke. Yes, the shoe selection here is a bit wild and often unconventional, but if you look hard and come back often you’ll have no problem finding something to take home with you. I also love how the shoes still come in so many available sizes (contrary to popular belief — I’m a size 7.5 and I’ve always found my size).
The only negative thing about this store would be the customer service. I went in one day with my friends, saw a pair of shoes, and wanted to know if it also came in another colour so I could order it (they do that at the regular Aldo stores so I figured I would try). I decided to ask the sales associate who happened to be walking fast towards me. I started with «excuse me, do you -» and she kept on walking! I paused and she was reaching for a shoe box or something nearly halfway across the store and she was just like, «yeah? keep going». I thought that was utterly rude. Later on, I went to put two pairs of shoes on hold as I couldn’t decide which pair to get and they were too similar for me to get both. This same lady, now working at the cashier, told me that it wasn’t possible and immediately called the next customer behind me. Rude again! And the worst part was that there was a pile of boxes behind her on the counter that clearly had a scrap receipt taped onto it labelled «HOLDS». Like what gives? Ok, maybe you can’t put sale items on hold but at least she could have explained that to me before shooing me away. And this is only one incident of the several I’ve had with rude associates. Whatever, I guess the rude customer service is worth the shoes I get from here.

Come for the purses, never for the shoes. I’ve tried every time to look for a new pair to add to my growing shoe collection, but inevitably either there are no sizes or it’s just not my style. It’s okay, because I am happy with their handbag collection. I find myself debating if I should buy more than 1 purse.
The bargains are there, so take a little more time and you will find fashionable and classy purses perfect for work and play. Trust me =)

What a great place for discounted shoes! They had a ton of great options and really unique pieces… if you’re the type that isn’t too «wild» with fashion or prefer basic shoes, this may not be the place for you — most items here were a bit different from what you’d find in a typical shoe store.
Great shoes at great prices!

This store is on my way home from work, so I pop in pretty frequently to see what the deals are. It is a treasure hunt, especially if you wear size 5 like me. Weeks can go by without any new stock coming in for size 5’s, and the selection is usually quite pitiful. However, if you are a size 8 or 9, you will have much more to choose from. This store doesn’t just liquidate Aldo brand shoes. I’ve seen Jeffrey Campbell, Michael Kors, Blowfish, Havaianas, Lacoste, Adidas, Nike, and other random brands I’d never seen before (Amy Winehouse had a brand of shoes?!).
Whenever I have lucked out and found a pair I like in my size, they are always DIRT CHEAP. The store is almost always running an extra 30% or 50% off everything, so you usually pay a small fraction of the original retail price. If you see a lone pair of shoes you want, don’t wait to think about it, because it could be gone in the next day or even the next hour, and there are no more. These are the often the last of the last.
My only significant issue with this store is the terrible, very inflexible exchange policy. I understand why an outlet would refuse to issue refunds, but the Aldo outlet does NOT give store credits. So if you want to exchange something, you have 15 days to find something else you want, which is not the easiest feat at a hit-​and-​miss store like this. I asked if you could just keep exchanging for something else of the same value every 15 days until you find something you actually want to keep, and was told yes. You’d think it would be easier and more economical for everyone involved if they’d just issue a damn credit!
I had a particularly frustrating experience where I had to exchange for something of slightly lesser value. I didn’t want anything else in the store, and I didn’t mind losing the extra couple of dollars, but the cashier told me it was not possible to do the exchange unless the new items cost the same or MORE than the returned items. He could not override or price adjust or do anything to get around this. He went around the store and found some really crappy jewelry that happened to make up the price difference exactly, and was able to process the exchange. If there was nothing in the store that made up the exact difference, I would have been forced to spend more money in order to make the exchange. That annoys me.
So if you’re in the mood for a hunt, you can find some really great gems at this store, but beware the horrible exchange policy!

Most of the staff are friendly and helpful. :) Except for one. She’s always on the cash register. I don’t know what her name is. Don’t like the attitude. C’mon woman, you work in a customer service industry! Be nice! lol
Selection of shoes are good. But since it’s a liquidation store, sometimes not all sizes are available. Especially if you’re size 6 or 7. Just like me. :-p
Very affordable though. Worth checking it out. :)

I checked in here just to share how awful my experience was.
I often pop my head in to the Aldo liquidation because you never know what you might find, well I think after six or seven head pops and not finding a single thing I’m taking it off my list.
However, it’s not just the selection that has made me give this store a whopping one star. The service was appalling.
There were two staff working, one of who was chatting with … her friend? the whole time and avoided eye contact when I tried to ask for a size. The other actually just walked away when I approached her with a shoe wondering if she could help.
Needless to say, I won’t be going in there again.

Aldo has never been my top choice for getting my shoes.
1) some of the items are BEYOND tacky
2) poorly made for the price that the items are set at
3) some of the shoes just scream «hoochie»
For the past 5 years, I have been investing in MUCH more expensive shoes and the quality and style IS there, not everyone will see it, but its true. Sometimes Aldo will produce a cute shoe (looks cute in the front), but then they screw the whole thing up when the heel is a cheap chrome –esque finish. Way to try & not make it obvious you are copying the Manolo Blahnik D’orsay’s…If you’re going to do it, do it right.
Its just dumb that they charge $ 500+ for their «Aldo Collection» when someone can just wear it out a few times and the bottom of the shoe is peeling and the cardboard inside is starting to shred.
The quality sort of use to be there, but its best if you just save for the better quality from the real designers.

I love the shoes here… I buy a bunch whenever they have them for 50% off, so sandals in the winter and closed toes in the summer.
I needed silver shoes fast. Well, they are actually for my wedding, but I had to go get my dress hemmed so I needed pretty shoes for my fitting appointment. I found silver peep toes that are kind of high, but I will just sway instead of really dancing. They were $ 39.98, but dropped by 50%… Whoot whoot. Shoes for $ 20. They always have tons of shoes that eventually go down to $ 20, sometimes even $ 15. What a steal.
My only complaint is that they always fight me when I ask for a bag. Once when I bought two pairs, they refused to give me a bag. They told me that since the boxes turn into their own bags that they can’t/wouldn’t give me one. Really? They offered one to the girl ahead of me and she just bought a pair of boots. Why didn’t you tape a piece of string to her box? I can understand if I only bought one pair. Sure, I can hold one pair, but since I got two, I don’t want to look like Donkey Kong walking down the street with a box of shoes in each hand. And it’s awkward carrying two pairs by a string handle in one hand. This time, I got three pairs and one that didn’t come with a box. They tried to shove the one without a box into another box (umm, please don’t scrape my shoes? If the box was made for more that one pair of shoes, more than one would come in the box)… then they told me that they couldn’t give me a bag because the boxes turn into their own bags. JUST GIVE ME A BAG! WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL? DOES YOUR MANAGER BEAT YOU IF YOU GIVE OUT A BAG? I JUST WANT A BAG TO CARRY MY MULTIPLE BOXES OF SHOES! It’s raining, can I just get a bag? Then they told me that since they are paper bags, they are not that strong. Umm, better the bag get wet than the box.

For all you shoe lovers, this is a great place to shop for good deals on all kinds of shoes. They have all the last season items from Aldo and Little Burgundy shops, for both men and women.
I actually like this place because there’s always great deals, and they also have other name brands of shoes as well. I’ve gotten some great deals on Betseyville shoes (always cute!), Miss Sixty shoes (more unique designs), Sam Edelman (love them!), Jeffrey Campbell. and of course, Aldo shoes and boots, all at a great discounted rate. They also have accessories at an awesome price too.
For those special occasions where all you need is a pretty pair of heels, or for those winter boots, this Aldo shop will have it. You’d be surprised what you can find here.

This place is so awesome. I found a bag I’ve been using for everything for like 4 years here for $ 10. And the shoes are so cheap. does anyone care about what season? I sure don’t… not like I really buy by the trends, but classic things. And come on, the location? No obscure back alley in the middle of Chiliwack. Granville district, baby! This is like the Claire’s of shoes… Now I admit, I find it outrageous that Aldo is as successful and apparently coveted as it is, because I hate most of their shoes… they are uncomfortable and I know they will ruin faster than that price says they should. But with $ 20 prices making me feel like I’m back in humble Wal-​Mart again, all is forgiven. I even like the selection here better.

Wonder where ALDO’s last season shoes, handbags and accessories go to? No, not just to the outlet store all the way over in New Westminster, there’s a liquidation store smack in the middle of Downtown Vancouver!
It use to be located north of Smithe St. on Granville, but it has been moved to a new location (just south of Smithe St. near Nelson St.). Deals include an extra discount on the already liquidated prices.
I’ve bought shoes here for as low as $ 20 and I even manage to find a leather handbag for just $ 30 (after an additional 30% discount).
I’m a big fan of deals, and I’d recommend anyone who’s an ALDO fan or planning to shop at ALDO to check this place out here before heading over to the regular priced ALDO stores!