The Iron & Resin Garage

Review for online service and product quality.
Purchased a sale product (hat) online and found it to be used/​damaged on arrival. The canvas had yellow/​light discoloration, a musky smell, and felt dusty/​dirty to the touch. Wrote an e-​mail and received a quick reply (within 1 day) and they agreed to send me a new one. However, after confirming my shipping address they did not reply for a week.
Sent another e-​mail and they had forgotten to send me a new hat – claimed my e-​mail was in a junk folder. They apologized and promised to send the hat with a tracking number the next day. After 3 days – did not receive the tracking number or shipping confirmation. Had to send another e-​mail. Finally received the hat, still a little musky, but appears to be new? Actually has a tag stating where it was made (the first one did not have that).
I appreciate that they are a independent retailer that is still growing, but receiving a used product was odd and the timeline of resolving the issue took a little too long. Otherwise, customer service is rated at okay to good.

I’m a sucker for friendly staff in a store.
Are the items here expensive, well a t-​shirt is close to $ 40. So for me it is a little pricey.
However the staff were cool and easy going.
They have surf and skate related items, but I was more interested on the motorcycle aspect.
They have items that fit really well for café racer types. Cool leather jackets, jeans, leather boots, biltwell helmets, and some retro/​antique bikes out on display.

I really like the décor here. The most «guytastic» retro shop on Main Street.
If you are shopping for a special someone that seems to gave it all this place has a great assortment of things I’ve not seen other places. From «how to books for guys, Stanley flasks, amazing boots, jeans and T’s you’ll enjoy shopping here.
The staff is always friendly and enquiring. I recommend this place as a destination location on Main St, Ventura.

Super nice store full of cool things I would struggle to find without going online. The things in this store are almost all really beautifully designed, down to the smallest items. The staff are friendly and let us bring our corgi and puppy in even in my disheveled hungover state. It has a really relaxed feel to it especially for a shop that could easily feel pretentious if done wrong. Instead it feels welcoming and it’s a pleasure to be there. It was a pleasant find on a Saturday afternoon when I was just wandering around to shake off the remnants of my Friday night. If it hadn’t been for my husband I would have easily bought half the things. 100% my new favorite store, I can see my credit cards taking a hit in the next couple of weeks.

Sweet store, especially for guys who like eclectic surf, skate, and motorcycle culture. I bought all my groomsmen gifts here and packaged them up with all sorts of goodies. From man soaps, a flask, chocolates, snacks, and coctail kits. Awesome shop, attentive staff. They charged me for the wrong wallet and took care of it when I went back the next day. Cool motorcycles on display including a classic Indian. Love this shop. They also have movie nights at the garage.

Terrible service! I walked in to exchange a sale item I had purchased a couple of days prior and was met by a casher with a nasty attitude. He initially was refusing to exchange the item for a different size because I had purchased it on sale. I pointed out that the receipt states «exchanges within 30 days» and he argued with me but agreed to exchange the item. This store is priced on the high side and even sale items are expensive. I expect better service when I pay top dollar. It’s clear that with high prices and bad service this place will not be here long!

I have a love/​hate relationship with this place.
I pop my head in every time I’m in Ventura cos I’m the kinda guy who wears Red Wing boots, rides a motorcycle, has a long beard, camps and hikes, and considers himself to be very outdoorsy so it would seem that this place is geared towards me. One thing about this place that bugs me, though, is that, while it’s marketed towards me using the aesthetic, imagery and sensibilities I like, it is priced out of my reach (for the most part). That’s frustrating. Another thing I hate about this and any of the myriad of pop-​up, instacool man shops seemingly everywhere these days is that it is part of the metro-​sexualization and hyper-​grooming of the biker and outdoorsman. Such a backwards concept to me. — No, I don’t use beard wax and I don’t wanna hear about your friend’s barber shop that specializes in dudes with beards and 50’s haircuts where all the barbers wear bow ties and overalls. -
Another complaint I have after my last visit is about the used jackets. I lost 35 pounds over the last several months so neither of my leather jackets fit me anymore. I wanna replace my café racer style jacket. They had 4 used jackets with plain front and no collar like I’m looking for and I tried em all on. I wasn’t comfortable paying the $ 300-​$ 400 price tags on them, though. I ended up walking into the leather store across the street later in the day and found the exact jacket I’m looking for — plain front, no collar, café racer style — just like the 4 I tried on at Iron And Resin. This brand new jacket at the leather store (that I would get to break-​in myself) was selling for $ 240. More than $ 100 less than the used, (slightly) cracking, well-​worn-​by-​someone-​else, jackets at I&R.
I guess if you absolutely need to look cool by this weekend I can understand buying an old jacket for a lot of money but if you want a jacket that you will wear hard for the rest of your life you really should buy new.
That said, the customer service here is pretty good and that goes a long way for me. It took me long enough to browse for several minutes and then to have tried on my 3^rd jacket before any of the 3 employees greeted me but once I was approached they were friendly and helpful with my questions.
3 stars cos I still think the place is better than the other stores of it’s ilk. Just don’t know if i’ll ever spend any big money here.

Every time I’m in Ventura I stop in at Iron and Resin to say «Hi» and see what new swag they have. It’s so hard to come in here and not buy something so I don’t even try anymore. Its a given that I’m going to spend at least a C note or two.
These guys really have a cool shop! Everything you need to get you dialed in. Shoes, boots, socks, belt, pants, shirts, pomade to get your hair looking slick, and a ton of accessories. I love the style and the stuff they sell is well made, durable and just friggin rad. On top of just having street clothes they have vintage styled riding gear that I’m a fan of.

Very disappointed. I really wanted to like this place since it opened but the customer service is what drives me away from buying something every time.
First Encounter: Went into Iron and resign to find a pair of redwing boots. After finding a pair of black redwings that had no price on them i tried flagging down the employees at the counter just to get a price. The two team members did not pay any attention or have interest in helping me make a purchase, did not even get a welcome when i entered the store. I left and purchased a pair of boots at the wharf all because of a lack of motivation Iron and resign showed me.
Second encounter: Went into iron and resign during the holidays to buy a gift for my dad. I really wanted to purchase a denim tie and thought for sure iron and resign would have them. The first thing employee i see i ask if they have any denim ties. The women looks at me and says «This is a mans store why would we have ties?.» I said ok then walked out of the store. I was super upset about this encounter with this store and swore i would never go back.
Third encounter: I went into the store to purchase a pair of made and crafted jeans made by Levis and just to get the employees to open a fitting room for me was a challenge not because the store was busy but because they have a total f you approach to helping consumers.
Now you may wonder why i am giving the store a three star. That all comes down to one thing, THE PRODUCT! Great denim, Selvedge jeans, a selection of vintage leathers and denim trucker jackets, some cool knickknacks.
My advice to the employees: Treat every customer like they are important and perhaps you will see more positive reviews and an increase in traffic through your store.

First visit and definitely returning. I like anything pertaining to old school beach fashions, motorcycles and surfing. Their t-​shirts are great quality and the book selection is great. I found the staff to be very helpful and nice.

What a cool shop. Truly, a nice place to visit, see American standards such as Filson. But that’s where it ends. Ever look at the price of their stuff, huh? A red PLASTIC flask for your cheap booze, $ 18 effing bucks? Cool, well if cool is blowing your hard earned money for stuff like this, more power to you. You can get a tough clear nice screw-​top flask at Walmart for $ 4 or less; a stainless steel one for $ 8. Then fill it with your Canadian Mist or Jamieson or when you got some $$$ an 18-​year MacCallan or Tobermory. Check out the prices on the clothes, the soap ($ 12 a bar? Really?). How about the backpacks, the used boots, well, the used boots while still pricey at near $ 100 maybe a good buy for someone looking for a broken in Red Wing. What offends me are the prices on the men’s sundries, packaged like you’re a real rough and tough guy if you buy it, packed in a brown cardboard box. Go get your shave balm somewhere else. More a like a novelty shop with bikes and eye candy. Snobby girls but some of them are really eye-​catching slim. Not being sexist here, that’s what brings the guys in. Come in for the show, save your money and be sensible. But if the mood strikes you and you are out of town, looking for a keepsake and a memento from Ventura, CA, why not? It’s your hard-​earned money; don’t let a cheap, er, value-​conscious f like me tell you how to part with it!

Great and stylish menswear shop. Cool accessories and great staff. The concept and look of the store is like eye candy fits perfectly with the downtown look and feel.
Can be little pricy but can find some great deals at the same time. Music and staff reflect the clients perfectly.
Overall great little shop. Def coming back if I have a little extra cash to burn!

Iron and Resin is one of a kind. For the modern man, who enjoys surfing, motorcycles, and quality handmade stylish goods, this place is for you. It may be more than a place… it is more of a lifestyle. Go to the store and browse. You will be enlightened. Some may say it is «pricey» but in this world, you get what you pay for.

Visiting from Australia, what a cool shop, worth a look just browsing and bought something.

The man and I love this place. Very cool spot. We live in LA so occasionally drive up to shop but most of the time we buy online. Regardless, we always receive the BEST customer service. The guys & gals of the Garage are always super welcoming and nice. You can tell they dig what they are surrounded by and love the culture. Even if we see something they sell for cheaper somewhere else — we always buy it from IR. We would much rather support the good people here.

this place is pretty legit. i grew up in ventura and occasionally go back to visit. main st has definitely come up in the last ten years — paid parking and an urban outfitters? crazy. iron & resin is pretty cool. i love all the clothing and accessories they offer. my cousin and i walked past and within 5 minutes, i was at the register with my ‘ventucky’ tank. lol. i probably won’t be back up for a few months but hopefully this place will still be there. the employees were cool, too.

A couple months ago I discovered these folks at a café racer motorcycle show. I bought two great shirts, threw them in a bag and headed home. A few miles up the 405 the bungee on my bike snapped and the bag along with a spare helmet took a 70 mph dive all over the freeway. I contacted Iron & Resin asking if by any chance I could replace the shirts at the «show price» though perfectly willing to accept they probably wouldn’t. Well they didn’t give me the show price, they sent me replacement shirts for free. That’s pretty damn amazing and generous of them! And the shirts are perfect. And I can be a real jerk about the quality of a tshirt. Very soft and came out of the dryer the same size they went in which means ill be wearing them forever. Thanks again Iron & Resin. Can’t wait to visit the store in person to stock up on more shirts and gear.

Place is amazing. The shop caters to the Café Racer life style but the shirts are for anyone who just wants a quality t-​shirt. Everything is quality and style there. Awesome shop with old brick walls and exposed wood. Fits the Ventura life style and feel to the town. Anything from jeans, boots and belts to motorcycle jackets, helmets and gloves. A must stop for anyone that likes classic motorcycles or vintage style clothes. My favorite shop!
Oh yeah the people that work there are extremely nice and helpful.

Iron & Resin is a niche fashion & gear store which caters to Surfers, Skateboarders, the Café Racer, Hot Rodder and Rocker subculture which is currently making such a strong comeback. The clothing, shoes, gloves, styling and motorcycle accessories they carry are all carefully chosen to augment this segment. The cool thing about I&R isn’t just the high-​quality and interesting gear they carry. It’s also the very cool events they sponsor and host, like movie nights, camp outs, concerts and other community events. They truly get it… If I lived in Ventura, I’d be down here once a week hanging out!
The staff are always extremely friendly and helpful and their hand-​picked and in some cases hand-​crafted products are extremely unique & nice. I ding them one star because their prices are in the stratosphere and assures that their products will be out of reach for most average young adults on a budget. Unfortunately this limits their market, just as it has for other niche brands like JoMo and Glory.
While I love visiting the store and shopping around, I honestly cannot bring myself to pay $ 75 for a pair of gloves with their brand, which are essentially the same ones you can get at the hardware store for $ 19.95. However I can’t knock their impeccable taste and sense of style.
Unfortunately like all cool & trendy things, the hipsters have descended on this place en-​mass. Their emphasis of style over substance and the hoards of young men from the burbs in SoCal all trying to look like lumber jacks is hilarious. However they won’t deter me from shopping here…
Hopefully they will start to carry some affordable items as well to appeal to more ordinary, working class people. Highly recommended!

First, the owner is such a nice guy. Makes you genuinely feel like he appreciates your business. All the sales people in there are super helpful and genuinely nice! Hard to come by in retail now a day. Great Americana feel!
Second, the men’s selections is merchandised so well. More men should shop at stores like this. It’s refreshing to see that men who ride at stepping up their styles. Very clean and yet sexy enough make a girl swoon.
Third, the women’s selections is not as big as the men’s but great tees, tanks and accessories. I bought a great over-​sized tanks that I will live in with cuts offs through fall (love Southern California weather). Girls listen up… Great place to go shopping for your guy.
Lastly, I will definitely be back next time I come vintage shopping. Great store and amazing location.