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Aldo Outlet
Category: Shopping Fashion Shoe Stores Shoe Stores [Edit]
1212 N. Ashland AvenueChicago, IL 60622
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
(773) 772-4953
- Nearest Transit:
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Division (Blue Line)
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
61 reviews for Aldo Outlet
Review Highlights
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"I managed to find 2 stylish pairs of heels." In 26 reviews -
"It's right off the blue line division stop." In 7 reviews -
"...how much do we love a buy one get one free sale on SHOES." In 4 reviews
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61 reviews in English
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Review from Beatriz T.
Chicago, IL
4/17/2012
I love shopping here because I am a size 4.5 or 5 and they always have something cute in my size.
I have never had any problems with the staff and they have always been helpful. It is always crowded in there so patience is a virtue you should exercise. You don't have a personal shopper here.
Right off the Blue Line and the 56 Milwaukee Bus Stop it is dangerous for me because I pass it on my way home everyday from work and at around the Noble bus stop I am praying to Baby Tuxedo Shirt Jesus to give me the power not to hop off the bus and run into this store and spend money.
I always manage to get two or three pairs of shoes for around 50 bucks. -
Review from Ramya P.
3/15/2012
Hi.. I'm Ramya and I'm a shoe addict.
Yes, I really need an intervention. But thanks to the great prices at the outlet, I'm not broke...yet! But that apart, I decided to write a review for this store mainly for the customer service. The girls here are so hard-working and assist you so well in what you need. I wanted... sorry NEEDED a pair of... gasp...flats and a couple of girls helped in finding me the right pair. -
Review from Dakota F.
Indianapolis, IN
2/22/2012 2 Check-ins Here
THIS PLACE IS DANGEROUS.
Amazing selection, great stuff, great prices!
They don't necessarily have all the sizes one would need, but the selection is so vast that you can easily find something else that you'll equally love.
The staff is moderately helpful. They don't approach people, rather, customers need to ask them for help. (There's a lot of them too!) Even though this annoyed me, I found that when I did ask, the worker was incredibly sweet and helpful.
Great stuff. I can't wait to go back! -
Review from Gina S.
Mother nature decided to let it pour during my weekend shopping spree, but I'm a dye hard. I could have spent all day at Aldo rather than out in the rain.
I LOVE shoes, and Aldo fuels to my shoe fetish. The shoes here are organized by color...a beautiful rainbow of color that brightened up my rainy day.
Plus, the outlet prices are actually pretty reasonable. -
Review from Pam P.
Chicago, IL
6/19/2011
This store is a lot like most discount stores (i.e. The Rack, Filene's). The selection can be hit or miss each time you visit. They do tend to have a lot of black shoes. In fact, I think it's safe to say the majority of the women's shoes are black.
If you do manage to find something you like here, you'll likely get them at a steal. Apparently Aldo considers this their Liquidation Center, I guess their Outlet stores are usually at the outlet malls. This just means you snag some really great deals.
I managed to find 2 stylish pairs of heels. Their combined price was about $50. I don't expect them to last forever, but they are higher quality than Payless Shoes. Because of their price I will probably use them as bar/club shoes, since shoes tend to get trashed at those types of places.Listed in: Discount Shopping
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Review from Maren B.
10/18/2011
So you hop off the blue line, walk out of the station and literally straight into the store, and dive into the rows and rows of beautiful shoes. Sure, they might not have the hottest trends, but if you're looking for some solid basics or maybe something a little colorful... you will find it!
After standing in one spot for several minutes, waiting for a salesperson to approach you and ask to help, you begin to question if there are actually any salespeople IN the store. But your eyes finally alight on one and you work up the nerve to tackle her with your eyes ('help me, now!'). You hand her your many, many selections - note: browse the store, grab EVERY shoe you THINK you might want to try on, and wait! You don't have time for more than one 'salesperson encounter'.
Now after several more minutes of waiting, she comes back and announces that they do indeed have your size and she sets all the glorious boxes on a bench for you to pounce on. And you begin... once you slip that shoe on your foot that you wouldn't even dare to look at if it were full price, you dance around the store a bit for the sheer joy of a good find, then you look down at the price and "gasp!" they're $20! It is a sweet, sweet moment.
Shhh... don't ruin it. -
Review from Tracy L.
Chicago, IL
6/6/2011
This was my haven after a harried search for prom shoes. I came here after visiting DSW and calling countless other stores for a Guess pump that was not available in store in the color and size that I wanted. Finally, giving up, I came to Aldo. They offer such a large selection that is incredibly marked down - the heels I bought were 50% and around $30. I also got a clutch to match for less than $20. The total for both came to $50. What a steal. The pumps were gorgeous and great quality, too.
But the reason I'm writing this review is because of Joshua, the wonderful salesperson who helped me with everything. After he approached me and I told him I was looking for prom shoes, he asked questions, listened carefully, and made great suggestions. He brought out lots of different heels for me and patiently found other sizes when some didn't fit. He also helped me match the clutch with the shoe and asked about my other prom details just to make conversation. He was easy to talk to and provided for a great experience at this store. Will return again just to be helped out by Josh :) -
Review from Colleen C.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 5/6/2009 1 Check-in Here
Ok, this is borderline compulsion. I do not care.
I now have the same pair of sassy, peep toe, patent-like pumps in FOUR colors.
Green
Gold
Purple
Black.
Not even a monsoon could stop me. And it tried.
They've switched stuff up a bit here. Instead of "everything's 50 percent off" it's now "all shoes buy one, get one free." Generally the same thing, but sometimes I don't really NEED another pair, but if they are free? Well then I do. I totally did need those purple shoes, of course. They won't go with anything I own, but when's that ever prohibited from living out my dreams?
today: black and purple were acquired. Both for $30. As in, $15 each.
SHOE-zam!Listed in: Cheap! Cheap!, accessorize!
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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12/11/2008
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Gold shoes for the Holiday Bash: $21.
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Review from Amy H.
7/31/2009
Do not enter this store if you have a shoe addiction or a purse addiction. I have both. I needed to have Dr. Drew on speed dial, because the day that I entered Aldo Outlet shit was about to get rough!!
Immediately I went to the purse section in the middle of the store. All clutches? Everything is 60% off? Yippee!! Three purses in my hand. What's next?!? Shoes! Cute shoes. OMG, those shoes! Wait! More purses! Five purses in my hands now. Can't try on shoes with hands full!! Oh, thank god an employee just set my purses behind the counter so I could try on shoes. One pair...two pairs...I have to stop!!!
Three pairs of shoes and five purses later I went in search of a 12-step meeting...and a burrito. -
Review from Lisa D.
Chicago, IL
10/7/2008
I've spent a lot of money at this store. I get so frenzied by thier shoes that I forget you CANNOT return them, they only EXCHANGE. So be sure that you buy what you really want.
The shoes are mostly gorgeous. They have a lot of really high heels so if you're short, this is your place. At 5' 8" I'm a bit more limited unless I ever get comfortable feeling like an amazon.
Does anyone else out there think most of the women in this city are pretty short? When I shop in Woodfield I don't feel as tall...what gives?
I have found cute sandals for $10 and paid $99 for boots. Watch to be sure you are spending the money on leather, some of these shoes are partly created of man made materials.Listed in: Thrify Shopping
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Review from Maria C.
Chicago, IL
4/19/2007
Aldo North
1212 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-4953
Cheap shoes... What more can I say. The only thing that I don't like is that theres boxes everywhere, but they're pretty easy to find however. I've found many shoes for the winter that I stock up and make sure that they go w/ stuff and are not so stylish that they can't be worn for the next season...
The staff is always busy so I usually help myself..Listed in: Don't get the blues, Look at…
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Review from Jelena Z.
2/24/2008
The Aldo Sales Store is always crowded. It's difficult to navigate. It's loud and is usually a chaotic mess. Salespeople? Be ready to sharpen your stalking skills, because the weekend ratio of salespeople to customers is probably 1 for every 20. So why is this store so popular? Duh. Shoes + "Sale" in the very name = girls gone wild.
However, I've never been able to leave without snagging at least 2 ridiculously-cheap pairs of shoes. Last time, I bought 2 pairs (one for work and one more glamazon) for about $40! Just know going in-- you're not going to find red-soled Christian Louboutin knock-offs but you will find good-looking value.
Suggestion: hit this store after work on a Monday or Tuesday, and you'll enjoy a more calm shopping experience. The location is also very accessible-- right off the Division Blue Line stop. -
Review from Beth P.
Chicago, IL
5/29/2008
I don't know about you, but I can't afford to spend whatever I want to on shoes. That's why I jumped when I saw the Aldo Outlet on Ashland. I usually ignore this corner because there's the scary "Rainbow" there, but I'm glad I looked this time.
If you hate paying full-price, you should gather your patience and give this place a shot. It's busy, and you're probably not going to find the absolute latest styles here, but there's still fashionable choices of boots, stilhettos and sandals. And all at 30-50% off regular "Aldo" store prices! Aldo is pretty pricey, so I think most of these are great deals. As with all bargain shopping- it's hit or miss.
The staff I spoke with were friendly, energetic, and helped me purchase a couple very inexpensive pairs. I will definitely go back for some half-off leather boots- Are you kidding me? How did I leave the store without them?! They also have darling purses under $30 and cheapy jewelry. Happy, happy me!Listed in: Shoe- Shoe- Shoe-dio.
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Review from Jonathan F.
Chicago, IL
2/8/2009
ALDO, I dig your kicks. Always can find a pair or two for a good price at your stores in the malls. This relationship suffered a blow today. For the full effect, allow me to setup the circumstances:
I managed to find parking off the off 37-way intersection that is near this ALDO outlet. At this point, I'm on a high and ready to find some fancy new shoes.
I enter the store. Same [euro-trash] ALDO music, but far less fancy and more like a shoe warehouse. I'm scanning the racks - great! I found a few pairs I really like. I see boxes...everywhere. Above shoes, below shoes. Oh man, holy shit-on-a-shingle I see a pair of shoes that I love...and they're an additional 30% off. I got my wallet ready because I think they'd pay *me* to take them at that price.
Where, oh where is a salesperson? I look left, right, all around. Nothing indicates that one of the people in here actually works here. No tags, no keychains, no official-looking headsets or ear pieces. WTF. So I wait. And then, my salvation. Oh he's busy. There's a girl getting boxes, does she work here? No she just walked away. The only salesperson working here is trying desperately and unsuccessfully to get laid by a patron.
Compound that with a creepy guy wearing a shiny (yes, shiny) collarless shirt and a sport jacket, who then starts hitting on the same girl the sales person's trying to bone. He's a fifty year old shoe pimp. She's twenty at best and every attempt to be short with him. It's like he read a "how to pick up girls for dummies" book. The sales guy is lost in the middle and trying hard to regain what he must feel is lost ground with this girl.
I sit, I stand, I pace and I pace. When is this threesome of douchery going to end?
After being blown off the last time, it takes all I have not to throw a shoe at him. If I visit here again, it will be only to watch the theater that is ALDO.
So here's to you, shitty sales guy and your new pal shitty shiny shirt man. I hope you both find love. -
Review from Cherie E.
Manhattan, NY
4/12/2007
I loved & hated this place, so I netted out at 3.5 stars (for the benefit of the doubt, I'm giving a 4).
When I walked in, a sales person jumped all over me (as in - followed me around from rack to rack telling me about the posted deals, 30% off, 50% off, etc.). That was annoying.
But 10 minutes later, when I had 4 shoe styles in my hand, trying to find my size - guess what? She was nowhere to be found.
After I got her attention, she brought me 2 of the 4, with no explanation as to why she ignored the other 2 (turns out they were out of my size; not a big deal, but she was rude about it).
The other staff was friendly & not overbearing.
Great variety of shoes, sandals & boots at excellent prices. I got a $70 pair of shoes for $20!
They also had a good selection of purses, and even some jewelry. -
Review from Dee W.
1/28/2008
This actually isn't an Aldo Outlet but an Aldo Sale Shop - what's the difference? I actually see shoes in here that are still out in the Aldo stores. The difference here though is the price!! I was with Rachel G when she picked up two fabulous pair of shoes for only $15 each. WOW! I found this really cute pair of patent peep-toe flats for only $10!!
And I found a great pair for the husband in his size that was an additional 40% off which made them only $45. For guys' Aldos, that's quite a steal! Customer service is decent, they do have to run up and down stairs to check sizes for you though. Prices are really fabulous and affordable.
We've now been back and I keep finding fabulous deals. On our last trip, my husband just recently picked up a pair of men's sandals for only $14 and I picked up a cute pair of patent heels for only $15.
Just a side note - no returns and exchanges must take place within 15 days. -
Review from Stephanie M.
Saint Louis, MO
6/15/2008
This place is an awesome way to walk away with 2-3 pairs of shoes for under $50, and for that I give it 3 stars. I take away 2 stars because:
a) The selection of shoes can get redundant... I mean, how many pairs of strappy sandals can there be? I suppose this may just have to do with my style though. Oh, and I think a lot of their designs look like stripper shoes.
b) It is always busy and hard to track down someone who will grab all your sizes... so the service kinda sucks, but hey, you're getting a good deal -
Review from Gary E.
Chicago, IL
4/1/2010
3.5 stars. Here's why:
Aldo mass produces average quality shoes at an inflated price. Every season, I'd say 80% of their stock looks exactly the same as the season prior (at least on the men's side) which is what makes the Aldo Outlet the only place anyone should ever spend their money on the Aldo brand.
I was in the store yesterday looking for a new pair of basic black dress shoes and they had roughly 100 different pairs all priced between $40-$80 (half the cost of the retail locations) - So many of them looked nearly identical to one another which goes back to them really never changing the basics - this is a good thing, but also really diminishes their brand equity on the retail side. Finding designer clothes/shoes marked down is always great but not always easy - and when you do, it's generally from past seasons - with Aldo not being anywhere near designer and the seasonal releases not changing much, you should be catching my drift by now.
The biggest downside to the outlet location is that even when it's not busy it takes a REALLY long time to locate a sales person to get your shoes and often times, shoes are mismarked, etc so after filtering through all the selections, you may find that what's in the box isn't what you were expecting - both in terms of size and style. However, if you get lucky, the bargains are great for what the product is. Just be prepared to spend a long time there and potentially leaving with nothing. -
Review from Alison M.
Chicago, IL
10/4/2008
After reading reviews about people buying two pairs of shoes for five dollars, maybe my expectations were too high.
The store is your typical outlet. Some of the shoes are from last season, some from last year. I didn't really see any shoes in the $10-$25 range, but most were under $40. So, they're probably about 60% cheaper than what you'd find at the store. You can get a good deal, especially if you have no preconceived notion of what you're looking for (also, it helps if you like 3 inch heels).
I find the store set-up kind of annoying--there aren't enough salespeople, and you have to ask someone to find your size in the back. It leads to a lot of waiting, and if you're an average size, a lot of disappointment.Listed in: Without you..., It's the economy, stupid.
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Review from Stef B.
Chicago, IL
1/12/2009
I've had a lot of people tell me I wouldn't be let down if I stopped in here... but I was. I am VERY picky when it comes to buying shoes. Especially in the winter. The fact that 90% of the boots (and tons of shoes) in this store don't even come with TREAD on the soles of the shoe is pathetic. Why buy a shoe if you can't even wear it outside safely? Shoes like this should be banned. Especially when being sold for anything over $30. As for the blingy accessories - it's not my cup of tea but I can see how people leave with 2 pairs of shoes and a blingy purse w/ a pair of earrings for $25. But totally not for me and not my style.
I will re-Yelp this one in the summer when I stock up on flats. =) -
Review from Dane K.
12/18/2007
First of all, don't assume that because this is an outlet you'll get the shoes cheaper than you would at the actual Aldo store. This is just not true. We actually had just left the "real" Aldo store before coming here. I noticed 2 pairs of shoes they had at Aldo were actually *significantly* cheaper at the real store than they were at this "outlet" store (they were on sale at the Aldo store, though then again something is always on sale at the real Aldo store).
Second of all, the selection is mostly last year's or prior year's shoes, not necessarily anything currently sold. (though a few were currently sold). The selection of the old stock is decent enough you can probably find whatever you want, but the catch is they have to find your size. When I was in they didn't have my size--or the sizes my sister was looking for--in about 5 different pairs we asked them about.
So what's the point, if they don't stock your size. To find your size it helps to know you're Euro shoe size, as they don't seem to mark it with US shoe sizes... They seem to put all of the boxes out in the store--there's no back room--but they don't put many of the boxes next to where the actual shoe is on the shelf (doesn't that seem bizarre?).
They were having an additional 30% off and 50% select styles, but there was no more information available as to what shoes were selected for that sale... We asked the guy and he told us shoes with the yellow tag on the bottom, but then when we asked him to check prices on 3 other pairs, 2 of the 3 were on sale as well... So the pricing is confusing. It would be helpful if they had a price scanner I guess.
I don't really know why I was here in the first place, though... the quality of Aldo shoes is pretty terrible. I've owned 3 or 4 pairs, and all have had some major issue--typically the soles come apart quickly. Once I had the soles start coming off about 40 days in. I took them back but had to argue for a long time just to get a store credit. When I tried to use that store credit many months later, they told me it was invalid. TERRIBLE customer service at Aldo. I said I'd never shop there again...
The guy helping us was pretty helpful, though he can't make things appear that aren't there, so in the end we walked out empty handed. -
Review from Rachelle G.
Chicago, IL
5/23/2007
This isn't really their outlet store, it's a bit beyond that as it's listed as a liquidation store on their web site.
You can find some great bargains but again it's a hit or miss as to whether they have your size and some items are bit more dingy than others.
I was surprised to find a pair of shoes at a regular Aldo that I had seen at this store a few months ago. If you like the style of bags and accessories they carry, this is definitely a great bargain as most are around $10. I've bought sunglasses here for $2.50!
Service is a hit or miss as well, but if you're coming on the weekend, I'm sure you'll get less as it's a bit zoo-ish and everyone is clamoring for their size, etc.
For what their purpose is and the fact that you can save a ton of money, this definitely rates as a 4 in my book. -
Review from Bridget S.
Chicago, IL
1/13/2008
The Aldo Outlet was always a cruel temptress that lured me in when I'd be coming home at the Division stop...
but now I have moved (to the Damen stop) and don't get there much anymore.
Avoid this place on weekends. It's hell.
FANTASTIC bargains on shoes, hand bags, and sometimes other accessories. Sometimes I go up to the counter thinking I'm getting a great discount, only to find out the shoes I got were an additional 25% off or something (guess I didn't read the sign closely)
The staff is...fine. They're nice... but they're often really busy running in the back and getting things for other customers.
Aldo products hold up really well, but they've got unfamiliar European sizes - and NO HALF SIZES! This does not bode well for a girl who wears an 8.5.
If you're in the area, make sure to stop by, but do it on a Wednesday afternoon or something. -
Review from Vickie L.
Chicago, IL
7/24/2009
Great location, easily accessible, and there's a Chase bank right next door for you to take out some $$. Buy one get one half off sale all the time.
However, the service here is just G*d awful. I don't know who works there and who doesn't, no one wears a name tag and everyone looks around like "wha?" Even I have been asked if work there! And when you finally DO get someone to help you, they're helping like 5 other girls so it takes 4evah to get your shoes. And then they don't fit, because they're an outlet store and they don't carry half sizes and "regular" sizes.
The shoes they put out in the window are so cute, but I can never find them inside. I would say 5% of the store has shoes that have heels under 3". Their purse and accessory selection isn't the biggest and not necessarily my taste, but if at least if you can't find shoes, you can find a purse or belt.
Another reason I don't like going inside is the people that go here - why do you bring you 4 kids inside and not supervise them while you're shopping for shoes? Kids are running around here ALL the time and the employees never say a word.
Two stars b/c I got a super cute pair of red patent leather kitten heels here once, it's been over 2 years and they still look great and they actually had my size. -
Review from Julie H.
San Francisco, CA
2/29/2008
2 words: impulse purchases.
First of all, I haven't written a yelp review in over a month, so its good to be back, and writing about something pretty awesome. Along those lines, I generally don't yelp about chains because, well, whats the point? I'll only make an exception for a place that is fantastic (see my review for Changs, P.F.) or horrible (Johns, Jimmy). But really, this Aldo is not like the other Aldos... this, dear yelpers, is the SALE SHOP. (I have no idea what that means, but it's basically an outlet.)
Second of all, I should mention that this was not my first time at the Aldo sale shop. I stopped in a few months ago while I was on a walk with Olive, my dog. I was promptly asked to leave by a sales associate whose hair was undoubtedly more filthy than Olive's hair. That experience left a salty taste in my mouth, but I returned (sans dog) because I'm a sucker for cute shoes at cheap prices.
You should know that it is possible to buy a lot of stuff at the Aldo sale shop. So much stuff, in fact, that I think they should consider shopping carts! (Not the full-size Dominicks ones, but the mini carts like they have at Stanleys.) But the more that I think about it, that would probably be a bad thing because it would make the space even more crowded than it already is... packed with customers and shoes!
Like most discount shoe stores, the Aldo sale shop is a complete clusterf*ck. If you happen to flag down a sales associate, cling to that bitch for dear life because you don't know when another one will come along. And she (or he) is going to come in handy once you realize that more sizes are in the back.
For $76, I bought a pair of boots (actually booties), a pair of flats (actually leopard ballet slippers, so cute that they purr), and a clutch. Yes, all that for $76. I was so jazzed, I thought about scanning a copy of my receipt and posting it under pictures for the Aldo sale shop. Oh, and about that clutch... that reminds me to tell you that you should also check out the accessory bins. Lots of great things!
My experience was really positive (I'm only deducting a star because this place is a dump, and they once had the audacity to ask my adorable pooch to leave). Such a shame I didn't shop here sooner; it's directly above my blue line stop. I'll definitely be back.
Shoe lovers unite! And meet me at Aldo... the sale shop. -
Review from Samantha H.
Chicago, IL
1/10/2008
What was formally Aldo Outlet recently reopened and is now Aldo Sale Shop.
And I love this place.
One, it's usually less crowded than the Aldo stores downtown. Two, the employees seem friendlier. And three, almost everything in the store is half off the SALE price!
They have a great selection of handbags. I went after Christmas for a new winter bag, and they had a beautiful one on sale for 15 bucks (originally it was $40). All their shoes in the back were on sale, and I didn't find the selection to be "blah" at all, as the sale rack can often be ... and there was a huge selection. A lot of them I recognized from their fall collection and never got around to buying them. I guess it was a good thing because the pairs I wanted were only about 20 bucks (originally $60 and over).
The only downfall is that because it's a sale shop, they run out of the common sizes really fast - I'm an 8 or 9 at this store, and they were out of my size in a few pairs.
Overall, I'm so happy this place is right down the street from my apartment. -
Review from Janet X.
8/14/2010
Normally, a shoe outlet pretty much makes me want to drop everything I'm doing and run in. I don't know why, but every time I go into this store I feel let down. The shoes are not great quality, even for the price ($40-$50 for manmade materials?), but this location does make up for it with the variety. If I ever wanted a black heel, for example, I'm pretty sure I can always find 60 different pairs here.
But what I don't understand is how they haven't yet figured out a system to tell you what sizes are available. Especially during the busier times, a salesperson will come by once in a blue moon and then you have to ransack them with four different shoes. Chances are, they'll probably only have one in your size. For many, many wasted hours, I give this place two stars. if you have the time, I would head over to Nordstrom Rack or even the Marshall's near Michigan Ave. -
Review from Chris L.
5/22/2009
First off, this place is an outlet store. It's not going to look like their glamorous "regular" stores.
I stopped by after work to see if I could find some comfy sandals. When I went, they were having a buy one get one free promotion going on. Some of their shoes are stored in the back but some just have the boxes out on the sales floor. I felt their sales people were nice and attentive. They're not the type that stalk you but when you ask for a size they're quick to help you out. They also know their inventory well. For example, there were a few shoes I wanted but the sales person immediately knew they only had certain sizes of them. Saved me a lot of time.
Now on to the inventory... if you're on the lower or upper end of shoe sizes, then this store is for you. If you're around a 7 they still have good stuff but it is going to take more looking around.
Overall, if I'm in the area again I'll definitely drop by to see what they have. -
Review from Nik B.
11/29/2009 2 Check-ins Here
I buy shoes from here up to two times a year. Reason: it's cheap! Very high quality shoes (depending on what you pick of course) for under $50.
I came here a couple days ago and was pleased to find a pair of Aldo winter boots for only $40. These things seem tough, almost like they could handle hiking.
Things that annoy me about this place:
1. Many of the shoes don't come in your size.
2. Not a GREAT selection. More like a diamond in the rough place.
3. Shoddy 15 day return policy. -
Review from Annie T.
Chicago, IL
7/6/2008
5 bones for 2 pairs of cute peep-toed flats! WHOAAAZAAA! They were priced at $5 per pair at the promotional rate of "buy one get one free." I couldn't believe it for myself and ran straight to an employee to double check and he was super friendly and told me that I found a great deal.
So the shoes/accessories are a season behind of the regular Aldo stores but your prices are cut by nearly 75%! I'd say that it'd be worth checkin' out. I can see how the store can be hit or miss but for me it was one hell of a hit! -
Review from Melissa D.
Chicago, IL
7/24/2007
OMG...I think I've died and gone to shoe/purse heaven.
I have been hearing about this outlet store for months and finally had a chance to check it out this past weekend. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed. For an outlet store, the selection was huge and the prices were great, although from what it sounds like, the prices during the week are far better than the prices on the weekends....I ended up going halfsies on a buy one/get one free purse sale with a friend which cost us both about $20. Doesn't get much better than that....
The only downfall is the availability of popular sizes in certain shoes, which is to be expected at an outlet store, I guess. A friend found 2 or 3 pairs of shoes that she wanted but they didn't have any in her size...
I've heard that their stock is constantly changing so there will always be good deals to find and cute shoes to buy! -
Review from Tina W.
New Haven, CT
4/18/2010 1 photo
Aldo is my go-to store for boring shoes. Need a pair of black pumps? Aldo. Brown platform sandals? Aldo. Unicolored mary jane flats? Aldo.
Why do I shop here? Well, the sizes and fits stay the same year after year after year. I saw some people complaining about that, but I like the fact that I can replace last year's heels with an exact replica. I don't enjoy traipsing from store to store.
Aldo shoes are usually pretty uncomfortable the first several wears, but they eventually give up and conform to your foot. If you get the heels capped regularly, the shoes last pretty well for about a year.
I've noticed in the past several years that 80% of Aldo's women's shoes look like ballet heels. I have seen women wearing these things, but those women must have prosthetic feet or something, because those things hurt like crazy after five minutes of wear. I usually find a more humane heel in the remaining 20%. 80% of the shoes are overpriced, but they have a lot of sales and if your timing is right you can find the pair you need for a reasonable cost (90$ vs. 50$ a pair). -
Review from Tiff H.
Chicago, IL
12/31/2009
Some things you need to visit this store:
Patience
Persistence
Patience
A good eye
Patience
Smarts
Patience
What you will be rewarded with:
***Great shoes at great sales prices! What I said about smarts? Dead of winter, snow on the ground...I bought 2 great pairs of sandals that would have cost me $70ish normally together...I got them for $30...and 2 cheapies belts for about $8. All the stuff is cute and not great quality but hey...if you're not wearing them every day and walking 10 miles a day in them, don't worry about it. All the great stuff goes on sale out of season...duh.
***Nicely and patiently waited on by a cutie named Atlantis.
Enough said. -
Review from jasmin v.
1/26/2009 1 Check-in Here
I love coming here to check out the shoes.
They have out of season aldo shoes.
It is either a hit or miss kind of day. I'll end up buying 4 pairs of shoes or no shoes. -
Review from Lauren K.
4/13/2009
As with any outlet store, its hit or miss, but I like to dig and i LOVE Aldo, so this place is great.
And how much do we love a buy one get one free sale on SHOES? When I last visited, nearly half the store was covered in BOGO clearance, nice stuff too.
I just wish there were more sales people working, I waited about 10 minutes for one pair of shoes because this poor girl was so overworked. Her notebook overfloweth with shoe requestz.
Great deals on a high quality shoe brand, what's not to love? -
Review from Steve M.
9/20/2009
**written by my old friend max, trying to emulate my voice?**
My friend needed a pair of size 14 dress shoes at the last minute when he was in town on business. He was helped right away. We had to wait a bit for the shoes to come out, but then again... he was asking for a size that they only had three pairs of in the entire store.
More than anything, the shoes are a really good price for the quality, and there's a big variety of shoes all the way from super italiany stuff that only a creep would ever want to cool dress shoes and sneakers.
Five stars if the music wasn't reminiscent of an elevator. -
Review from Luan N.
Columbus, OH
2/20/2008 1 photo
Selection was larger than any Aldo I've been to. I walked out with a pair for only $34. Majority of shoes will not have your size but you might get lucky! If you're a size Men's 8 or 11+ you'll have a better chance.
Also recommend going weekday in early afternoon, less of a wait to get fitted and serviced. When I went, everyone was friendly and accommodating, but may not be the case on a Sat afternoon. -
Review from Kara K.
Chicago, IL
11/28/2009
I need to be pimp-slapped for living this close to the Aldo outlet but never going in. Maybe it's because I've had bad experiences with outlets--sub par inventory or the cute stuff I do find is either in xs or ginormous. However, I was looking for a pair of black riding boots and figured I might have some luck in there.
Eureka!! Not only did I did find a pair of bad ass riding boots marked down from $200 to $89 with an additional 50% off, but I also found a pair of brown and black suede victorian-style boots marked down to $50. However, the piece de resistance were the 4 1/2 inch snakeskin stilettos marked down to $60 with an additional 50% off!!!!
You do have to dig through a lot of hideous stuff to get to the good stuff but since it's not a huge store it's very manageable. What's stopping this place from getting 5 stars is the fact that on Black Friday they only had one person working the registers.
The Aldo Outlet is my new shoe best friend!Listed in: Fresh Dressed Like a MiIlion…
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Review from Elena R.
Chicago, IL
5/2/2007
I had passed by this Aldo and was really curious about the deals. I went on a early Sunday morning, and one man in particular, Jose, was really helpful. My mom and I were asking for a few pairs of shoes and he was very helpful and did it all with a smile. One pair of shoes I bought looked a bit worn and he gave me a additional 30% off.
Everything was very organized too! -
Review from joe s.
Chicago, IL
9/19/2007
Too busy unless you take a Monday off and go during the day. Nobody available to check if they have your size. Standing in line for extended periods of time. Hot.
But if they have your size, you can get a great deal on shoes, sometimes more than half off. Worth the hassle for the prices you get, but go there in the middle of a weekday if you don't want to risk an aneurysm.
