About us
Five decades ago, young Aldo Bensadoun (affectionately known as Mr. B) set out to make his dream of becoming the world’s best shoe retailer a reality, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Our Vision
We are stylish and still authentic. We are humble and open-minded. We are brave enough to stand up for something great.
And we always have fun. This is our foundation, the source of the love we put into every shoe, handbag and accessory we make.
And many more...
Our History
Our founder, Mr. B, was the son of a shoemaker and the grandson of a cobbler, and believed that it was more than just selling shoes. His namesake shoe line hit the shelves of a 6-foot department store in 1972, and in 1978, ALDO's first freestanding store opened in Montreal, a city he fell in love with. Ever since, he has been determined to create a new kind of business.
Our products
When it comes to shoes, handbags and accessories, we have it all – from bold designs and development expertise (that are on trend) to an extensive sourcing network. This is our expertise across digital, retail and wholesale.
Our Values
We design shoes and accessories, but our ultimate goal is to make a difference—not just by making things that look good, but by doing good by welcoming, celebrating, and showing love to all people, everywhere. We believe in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization, and we are proud to celebrate the social, cultural, and political achievements of all our communities. Our values of love, respect, and integrity are reflected in the work we do and what we create as a team.
Our future
Our CEO, David Bensadoun, often talks about his commitment to making a big company feel smaller, a more human and welcoming place where everyone is closer together and treats one another with kindness and respect – powerful feelings that are rooted in our values and reflected in the work we do and what we build as a team.
