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| - As much as I am a fan of cheap shoes, I can't seem to become a fan of this Aldo Outlet. Maybe because Ryerson is across the street and I've given this store so many chances with so few results, or maybe because it's just kind of a crappy store.
Exhibit A: It's on Yonge Street. On the street. And as much as tourists want it to be nice, Yonge Street is still sketchy. Sometimes trashy stores can be a novelty, and can end up being fun. This is not the case with Aldo.
Exhibit B: It's on Yonge Street. Tourists, hello! Hang the word OUTLET in your window in the downtown core and people will flock to you in minutes. Expect crowds of mosh-pit proportions, and you should similarly, expect mosh-pit behaviour, because there are cheap shoes around.
Exhibit C: Despite the cheap shoes, they are still sliiiiim pickings. If you like, how can I put this lightly, SKANKY shoes, then you'll love the majority of what ends up at the Aldo outlet.
Conclusion: If you are looking for a specific pair of shoes, do not come here. If you just want to browse and maybe find a deal, then take a gander. Sometimes they have cheap jewelry and bags that can be OK. They do get leftover stock from Aldo stores and Stoneridge (newly Little Burgundy) so there are some higher end brands that they will carry, if they last long enough.
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