Amazing selection of trinkets and fashion, the vibe was truly excellent as well. Love the owner,…read moreyou're doing great man!

I always have to make a stop here when I visit Edmonton. We stopped in randomly a few years back…read moreand I found a unicorn dress that is the ultimate conversation piece. This stop I walked out with an incredible cat sweatshirt and long sleeve dress that looks like an adult version of my catholic uniform in grade school. The winter jackets they had in were so vintage awesome. I love that this store is so unique and different from everything else.

The Shoe Company is probably the best place around here to find reputable shoes like Clarks, Josef…read moreSiebel, etc. for those of us needing shoes to fit orthotics or even runners. They have a great return policy. Even if you've worn them and find out they're not a good match for your feet, bring them back in the first 30 days no problem or later if you are polite and smile really nice :-) I think every single one of my receipts from here has come with that sticker survey for $10 off my next purchase. They frequently don't have my size (9.5/10) but are always willing to check the computer and phone around to put a pair on hold for me if need be. The Designer Shoe Warehouse is a sister company to The Shoe Company and they are supposed to be arriving here soon, so keep your eyes peeled!

The Shoe Company has what it says right on the front of the store: Nice Shoes for Less. It's…read morepossible to buy multiple pairs of shoes here and get home realizing you have a problem, because the shoes here are so affordable. I'm pretty sure they have both men and women's shoes, although I've only paid attention to the women's section here, which is most of the store. I bought my favorite pair of ballet flats here for around $20. They were the last pair but a bit scuffed from being tried on so many times I guess, so I bargained for a further discount, and they gave me 15% off, which was even better. Their prices here are usually better than decent, but look for the shoes on sale, and you'll find yourself a bargain. They've got a nice selection of women's boots too. They offer a stamp card discount for customers who stay loyal and buy shoes a lot. Warning: you may become a real shoe addict. They also have kids' shoes, a large handbag collection, and some casual women's clothing and outerwear. The shoes though, are the best part about this store.

Kristi and the team are incredible supporters of local businesses other than their own. They have…read moreincredible pride in the community and have an incredible facility that includes a workout studio upstairs. I highly recommend them, and yes they do have a few items for men too!

The class I attended here was fantastic! (you can immediately feel the effects after the workout)…read more I will have to come back to browse the store itself, but this review is specifically referring to the workout studio located upstairs in the store. The studio is fairly spacious given the size, and kept neat and tidy. The class I recently tried here was called Poundfit (by Tracey K). You use these cool lime-green drumsticks called Pound RipStix - specially designed for beating objects (floor, the other stick, mats)! It's a great whole-body workout that focuses mainly on core, thighs, and arms/shoulders. Also, if you like to make noise, relieve stress, smack things together, or feel like a 10 year old while getting your sweat on, this class is for you :) There's some coordination-involved movements, but as long as you move with the beat in some form and smiling because you're having a good time then it's great! I highly recommend trying this class at least once! It's also offered by Tracey K at her main studio - Sculpt Barre South :) Have fun!

My husband and son went in for suits for a special occasion. The suits and accessories are top…read morequality. The service was outstanding, they take the time to understand your style and needs. They offered expert fittings, style advice, tailoring/alterations to ensure everything looked and felt perfect. Highly recommend Eddie's Men's Wear.

Laid back staff who don't try to push items on you but are very knowledgeable and had everything…read morethat I needed

Dots is a pretty decent liquidation store…read more There are two locations in Edmonton; the other one is a much larger location located just north of Oliver Square against the cemetery. All Dots are like a thrift store version of Winners so you need to have time to hunt for the Easter Eggs or hidden treasures. Currently they have some pretty wicked novelty clearance items from Urban Outfitters as well as jewellery/accessories from Urban Outfitters. They have clothing brands from all over the world and they get progressively marked down; sign up for their emails for advance notice of sales and e-mail exclusive coupons. This is a great place for discounted books (I seriously found Choose Your Own Adventures in reprint at the other location for $3!!!!). They consistently have Dex clothing liquidations and other random brands including boutique brands. Today they had Eddie Bauer feather filled mittens! Definitely try your clothing on here though they do have a short 2 week exchange policy. They carry swimsuit 2 piece items throughout the year and usually around the $4-$8 price point. They carry the most random assortments but from time to time you'll find vinyl records, holiday greeting cards with the F-bomb in them, and funky magnets/office supplies. I've found sassy note pads here, great books for presents, hats galore (and usually about $5), runners for my kids (prices vary but cheap, cheap), and dresses for my daughter for under $5. Basically, you need to come here to figure out if this store is for you but plan on having some time to wander around and not be in a rush.

You know how, listening to the radio all the time (it doesn't seem to matter which station, just…read moreanything FM), you always hear about the blowout sales at Dots? They go something like this: "Get down to Dots for the biggest blowout sale of the season! Mexx! Rock'n'Republic! Some other well-known brand name! Now a lesser-known brand name! Even lesser-known brand name! What is that, I've never even heard of that brand name! Jeans are $10! Shirts are $2! You can't miss this!" So, you can see why I was always a little bit skeptical. Why would I want jeans for $10? Those have to be knock-offs, or just terrible quality. Plus it never sounded like they carried a ton of brands I was super into. But I was having a girly day the other day (I know, that seems to be a theme in a lot of my reviews) and on my way back into the city from South Common I spotted Dots. Why not? I had half an hour to kill. Here's the thing about Dots. I can totally understand why someone would absolutely hate shopping here. It's like shopping at Winners, only more frustrating. The clothes are jam packed onto rack upon rack. And there are just so many racks. The items are helpfully organized by brand (and sometimes size as well), but that doesn't negate how completely overwhelming it is to walk in here. I would say that 95% of the clothes in Dots are things I would never wear. They're either off-trend, aimed at an older demographic, poor quality, or just plain ugly. But if you take your time, this place can be magic. I found the most beautiful dress I think I've ever seen. Regular $130 (and supposedly, would be more at other stores) marked down to $30. Bought it! Now, the zipper was broken, which cost me another $40 at the tailor's (I know, total rip-off, but that's a whole 'nother review), but that's still almost a 50% discount. Not too shabby. I also found two other very cute, age-appropriate modern working girl kind of tops. They were both really inexpensive and really pretty! I don't think I'll have the patience to shop here often, but it was definitely worth it to come by, and when the mood strikes me (and the sales are on), I'll be back.

My wife and I both went in yesterday afternoon at around 3:30 ish. Jan 24th 25…read more We were pleasantly greeted by a red-haired lady who's name I have forgotten. The customer service was quite possibly the best I have ever seen in any establishment that I have ever been to. She helped us both try on a few pairs of shoes each while recommending insoles to help with our Plantar Faciitis. The entire experience was very pleasant and not "sales driven" which I very much prefer and I'm sure I'm not alone on this. My wife got a new pair of boots and left with new work shoes, some insoles and some socks. 5 stars and I am sorry for forgetting your name very helpful red-haired lady. Thank you again.

My husband and I were just going in to pick up a pair of laces. Upon entering the store, we were…read moreimpressed at the large selection of work boots with steel toes. He started looking at the different brands and was greeted by a saleslady named Emma. She was very friendly and very knowledgeable in the differences between the boots. Great customer service, she made our shopping a breeze!

I love this place. They are always busy, however I have never had problems getting a employees…read moreattention. They have tons of different things to look through. Their prices are actually really good, especially when you catch a sale!!

Torrid has been open for only a few days in Edmonton and so far, I'd say "So Far, So Good!"…read more Like many other Canadian Plus Size girls, I make sure I find the nearest Torrid anytime I'm south of the border. I've also shopped online when I was desperate, but between the exchange rate, extreme shipping costs, and the custom fees... you end up paying twice as much. The quality of Torrid's clothing though makes it almost worth it. So when we heard this store would be opening in December, I lost my mind! I chose to attend the grand opening of this location (The first in Edmonton) on December 10th. I was happy with the selection, though the Torrid website still holds much more than what you'll find in store. I expected the prices to be a little higher (thanks to the crappy exchange rate), but was still surprised with how high some of it was. I would put the prices on par with Addition Elle, which is a shame. But be sure to sign up for their emails and you'll get lots of deals and coupons sent to you!! The staff were absolutely fantastic while dealing with a group of excited shoppes. Honestly, they never looked stressed or overwelmed. I don't know what kind of training they go through to be able to handle that so well, but I think everyone should be made to train with them for a day before ever dealing with customers!

The Gap has never been known to have the latest trends or eye catching styles. Instead, they carry…read morea safe conservative trend of modern clothes. Although most of their items are expensive, look out for a sale and you can get a good deal. I have noticed that the quality of their clothing has not been getting any better, and there is not much change with their clothing styles every year. Typically when I'm in this store, I rarely get asked if I needed helped. I don't mind this, as that gives me the opportunity to just walk around and browse through everything at my own pace. The staff are always willing to help though at finding sizes when you're in the changing rooms. They staff are also willing to phone other locations and ask them to put items on holds for you too. They are also very good on their return policy and make it a very easy and no-questions-asked process.

I find the clothes at The Gap to be poorly made and overpriced, but sometimes you can find…read moresomething good on sale. I'm not the hugest fan of their sizing either, if you're a small size, you'd have better luck elsewhere. This location has a Gap Kids also, and it's always fun to look at tiny clothes. I am, however, extremely impressed with their customer service, you can return or exchange anything (within the designated time limit, of course) with no questions asked and the staff are always pleasant and friendly.