I've realized there's no point in comparison shopping for Gucci/Prada shoes in Toronto. Everyone sells them for the exact same price. The only consideration is do you want a Holts shopping bag post purchase? A Gucci shopping bag? A Harry Rosen bag? I figured I'll go to the flag ship store and get the official shopping bag so I can load it up with back issues of Dragon and Byte magazine (circa 1981) and store them in conspicuous style in my condo's locker.
The Gucci store service is what you'd expect. Friendly, the staff makes nice small talk. I found the Gucci store more nicely appointed than the Prada store. Seats were more comfy.