Big feet = hard to find shoes. These folks really helped me…read moreout to find the shoes I needed. I was looking for a specific type of Blundstones, which I was not able to find in a locally owned shop, they had multiple sizes and types in stock. Not only did they fit me, but let me know how to care for my new precious foot wear properly (not that I will... but now I can). The store itself is quite small. I could see it getting crowded quickly. The staff helped us quickly and were very friendly.

Compared to the SoftMoc location in Halifax, this is the more grown-up, spacious sister store that…read moreis much more appealing to visit. Stock is well displayed, and unlike the Halifax store, there are not copious amounts of shoeboxes within the displays or on the floor, which helps elevate the look and feel of the store. Staffing was sparse on my last visit, which was arguably at a lower traffic time. The one clerk was doing a good job of balancing the customers in the store, and helped me find the pair I was looking for. I think that the online store for SoftMoc is a great compliment to the offline stores, because you can check availability online and also order and get in-store pick up. I tend to do my research ahead if I know exactly what I want. SoftMoc carries dependable brands like Hunter, Clarks, Ugg, Keds and many more - good quality, good price.

OMG now I know how Carrie Bradshaw feels in Sex in the City. Shoes, shoes and more shoes. And the…read moredangerous part is that there is a 50% off sale, shhh please don't tell anyone until I get back down. I went two years ago and walked out with three pairs yikes. But yes I do love them and I still keep them in the box after I wear them. Now it is true what they say is that you get what you paid for and when these sales like this happens you can actually afford these shoes and they will last. My black patten wedges which is now going on their third summer look like new. John David shoes has been around for sometime and specializes in high quality high fashions shoes. From flats to those stilettos that will make any ones head turn to Gladiators. Funny I was with my BFF yesterday and we were looking through the window like I kid at Disneyland would saying I want those and those. We are going back today look out.

So, I know realize that most of the shoes in here are supposed to be designer and therefore…read moredesirable, but I didn't see anything that really stuck my fancy... and I'm quite a shoe fanatic. Most of the boots seemed to have a lot of the crocodile skin look in flashy colours. And other than boots, it was mostly strappy, open-toed heals, some of which still had the croc skin look. Not that I have anything against that look, some people can really pull it off. But it's not for me. The shoe pricing was still pretty expensive, even though there was a %50 off sale. I couldn't imagine seeing the actually cost of those shoes. I'm probably just jealous that I can't afford them though. I guess a lot of people can because the store was pretty full of women. In fact, there wasn't an open seat to try anything on because there were so many people in there. There was one really nice salesguy that I encountered. I was looking at some flats and he came over and told me that most of them had a built-in gel cushions or insoles. He took a moment to show me what he meant, then smiled and walked to someone else. I loved that he didn't stick around by my side and shop with me, much like some other salespeople might. It was just a nice experience that I thought I'd share with you.

Cheap meets cheaper at this quintessentially "mall" store. The materials used in crafting the…read morefootwear here is often pretty crappy, sometimes looking like pieces are held together with Elmers school glue. The cheapness, which can sometimes be exactly what the doctor ordered, is often precariously perched somewhere between trampy and sexy/acceptable. All the shoes that I've known to be purchased from this chain, have fallen apart fairly quickly or else torn up the skin of some unassuming female foot. The staff here are fairly "mally." I'm not sure what exactly I'm inferring when I use "mall" as a descriptor, so feel free to indulge in your own interpretation. Guideline suggests thinking towards bubbly salutations and indifferent teens. So, Spring - you're pretty whatever to me. I guess your existence doesn't plague mine, but I don't really care either way. Now just wait, next time I'm at the mall I'll find the shoes of my dreams here... yeah, I doubt it too.

More than 80% of my shoes were purchased at Spring. I love the quality of their shoes as well as…read morethe look and the price! It is usually the first place I head to when I am looking to spice up my shoe collection. I also find myself heading there if I'm in the need for a new handbag. I usually walk out of there with a pair of shoes around $45 and usually a handbag around $40. I find myself also looking at their collection of jewlery lately. I purchased a new pair of earings and a chain the last time I was there. Also, all of my shoe protectors and sprays are purchased at Spring.

I went to my local Cleve's today to get a pair of slacks that I could wear to my physio…read moreappointments. I was very surprised to hear that although Cleve's is Canadian, most (if not all) of the items that they sell are American made. I asked whether they had anything Canadian and was not received well. The young woman who was working there did not appreciate the fact that I would not buy anything American and implied by her body language and eye movements that there was something wrong with me. I will not be entering any Cleve's stores in the foreseeable future. At the very least, the customer should be treated with respect.

Today I went into Cleve's with one mission at hand - to find a good men's baseball glove. I was…read morepleased to discover that they still had a fair selection, seeing as how the baseball season had ended over a month ago. Unsure, of exactly what I was looking for, I asked one of the young sales guys for help. He was more than happy to help and spent about 15 minutes with me trying on each glove, and letting me know, from a guy's perspective, the good and bad of each one. He also took his time to explain to me the difference between a baseball and softball glove, and was very thorough in helping me find the perfect glove. I was grateful for his help and the excellent customer service.

I really like this store. Have you been in? It's beautiful inside! I like everything about what…read morethey're doing. It doesn't hurt that they stock one of my favourite Canadian jewelry designers, as well as my 2nd love of life - Manitobah Moccasins. I own 3 pairs, I'm obsessed. Everything in the store is Canadian made, so no need to worry about spending your hard earned bucks on supporting local, because this store covers all those bases. Which brings me to the price. You're not going to walk in here and pick something up on a whim. No, you're going to carefully stock that very expensive coat, visit it often, until you just can't leave without it. Like how I'm going to do with that Biko necklace, earrings, bracelet.. you get the idea. I'm gonna creep the crap out of that jewelry until it finally comes home with me some payday Friday, when I carefully budget my pay cheque to cut out grocery shopping. So don't go in here thinking it's just another clothing store. You're paying for some Canadians dedication and hard work. You're supporting someone's passion and their dreams. I'd rather spend my money that way, I might end up spending more, but there is a different satisfaction with spending your money wisely. Plus the quality of products they sell here is top shelf!

This place has a really good selection of some if my favourite men's brands. It's also the biggest…read morecollection of Reigning Champ I've seen anywhere. Picked up a pair of Naked and Famous jeans and a couple Muttonhead pants that were on sale 50% off. There were a few steals in the sale section, so it's worth checking out.

Just ignore the staff and you'll be all set…read more I didn't remember much about this store from when I was in it while in other cities. But I thought their prices were going to be outrageous. The good news is that their prices are actually very reasonable for the most part. And I walked in right when they were having tons of deals! The sad part was, none of the clothes I wanted fit right or looked right on me. There were some interesting jackets but I wasn't in a "jacket buying" mood. Now onto the staff. When I first walked in, I couldn't find them. So I looked around and looked around some more and still couldn't find any. I shrugged, thought about how security seems pretty relaxed, then went over to the changing room to try on some of the clothes I would eventually find out didn't fit me right. I did then find staff, but they simply gave me a number and told me where I could go to try on the clothes. They weren't rude and had a pleasant sounding voice. But here is a list of what they didn't say or ask: 1. Can I help you with anything? 2. How did that one fit? 3. Could I get you another one in a different size? 4. How about orange as a color? I never found any staff who were at all interested in me as a customer. I looked around just to check and see if someone else was having better luck but no one was. When I walked by staff they were talking and coordinating with each other. But they simply acted as if there were no customer's in the store. H&M does have some nice products and even though the clothes didn't fit me perfectly, they will fit someone. So they deserve three stars for having a good variety of clothing and having deals from time to time. But two stars are missing because customer service was down right nonexistent aside from someone handing me a number and letting me know where I can get changed.

This H&M store is divided into 4 distinct sections. There is the women's casual, women's dressy,…read moremen's and kid's. I mainly stick to the women's sections, but I've ventured over to the men's section from time to time with my boyfriend and I've been jealous over the selection. Even though the women's inventory probably triples what is available for guys, I found that the selection and style was much cooler than the girls. The dressier section of the women's clothes are a little to flashy for my taste, I did pick up a nice grey cardigan which I love because it's not a typical v-neck, and instead it buttons all the way up. Prices vary, some of the more casual clothes are pretty cheap, but the formal selection can be really pricey. This is still a fairly new store so I've found that their sales have been few and far between. Hot Hint: I found a really cool (and durable!) umbrella on sale here. Keep and eye on the accessories and you can find some great deals.

Call me cheesy, call me trashy but I like Ardenes. It's a great place to get small non-nickel…read moreplated hypoallergenic earrings specially tiny ones, it's a great place to get cheap shoes. If you're a cyclist or just like and/or go through shoes quickly Ardennes is where you should be looking. Some of my favourite pairs of shoes came from Ardenes. No, they didn't last long, but they looked cute, comfortable and the price was right. You usually get a bogo deal on shoes there I'm aware that it's the store for younger people and I would never buy the bottoms or most of the tops there but I have found one or two T-shirts that I like such as ringer tshirts, plain ones, cute ones...buy one for five dollars get one for a dollar I mean, come on. it's not the best store but it is what it is. I like it personally. I just bought two pairs of sunglasses there today. Bogo, baby.

Ardene is located on the top level of the Halifax Shopping Centre…read more Ardene caters to the younger crowd and teens. They seem to carry a variety, ie: jewelery, cloths, hats, purses, socks and more socks, funky tops, etc, etc. You can get some good deals, like 5 packages of socks for $10.00. Keep in mind , these will not last long, I call them disposable cloths. But for the young girls, it is a great place to shop and not break the bank. Keep in mind, it is an exchange policy only.

I just picked up my second pair of Altra shoes from Aerobics First. The staff are so friendly,…read morehelpful, and knowledgeable. As I wear a 15 wide, I had to order my shoes. I received them in 8 days. Even they were surprised! My wife is working with them for cross-country skis. They extended the same outstanding service to her. Can't say enough great things about this place.

Awesome staff. I purchased some new insoles for my shoes today. Jay was an awesome help. Super nice.read more