Store Appeal

Aldo: A for A-mazin’

Store Appeal: Aldo. You may have seen an Aldo Shoe store in your local mall or somewhere in your neighborhood. This privately owned company has locations across the U.S. as well as Tokyo, Paris, and London. I’ve always liked browsing their stores. Clean, white, minimalist, with shoes that follow the latest trends and fashionable styles, Aldo has become a staple in my wardrobe. Not to mention that I happen find their prices quite reasonable, considering the quality and how fashion forward their footwear tends to be. Also, while on the lookout for some women’s brogues that are all the rage this season, Aldo was my go-to, one-stop shop! I was happy to find more than one pair that tempted my wallet.

Our Vote: Aldo gets an “A” for awesome! Lovely selection of shoes (heels, sandals, wedges, boots galore, plus don’t forget the men’s footwear section!) and extremely easy to navigate. Clean and minimal just like their stores, the website is a breeze to use. Currently they’re making shipping free for all orders, so hurry!

Our Favorites:

1. Cuoco Low heel brogue, $90.00.

2. Galuski clog, $80.00.

3. Stenn wedge, $75.00.

4. Mignogna ankle strap wedge, $90.00.

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Clarks USA: Not your grandpa’s shoes…

Store Appeal: Clarks, you say? Yes, the Clark’s you’ve remembered your grandpa wearing since you were a kid. Slowly but surely Clarks is experiencing a revival among fashionistas across the globe. With an English heritage dating back to 1825 (yes, 1825!) you can be assured they know what they’re doing and their timeless style has stood up to it’s legacy. Don’t believe me? Here’s the fashionista herself, Sarah Jessica Parker donning the Clark’s Desert boot, an alternative to this season’s men’s inspired oxfords. I love the boyish rugged shoes paired up with a girly outfit for an unusual and modern twist on this summer’s fashions.

Our Vote: Very basic, straightforward site with simple navigation tabs. However, I do prefer beso’s online Clarks store for it’s easy-to-browse ability. I like seeing a bunch of options at once, and the beso site allows me to scroll through tons of shoes quickly and efficiently.

Our Favorites:

1. Classic Clarks Desert Boot, $95.00.

2. Clarks Splendor Lily Sandal, $90.00.

3. Clarks Miami Beach Wedge, $80.00.