I'm completely baffled why BB would turn to Aldo to make some shoes for them. Any shoes. Perhaps I'm totally out of touch, but I tend to think people who shop at BB don't wear Aldo level shoes.
Many years ago, Allen Edmonds, Alden, and some finer English brands made footwear for BB.
I guess things have really changed.
Because 95% of the people who walk in have no clue about shoes or other clothing. The romantic notion of the WASP taught by his father and introduced to his father's Brooks Brothers salesman is probably 50 years in the rear view mirror.
Last time I was in a store (1-2 years ago) it was empty of customers for 3 floors of merchandise. The salesman followed me around until I threw him a bone with a small purchase