"Terrible Service and Checkout Experience – Avoid Irontide at All Costs
I purchased my first pair of Irontide shorts on 18/08/2024, and during the checkout process, I was offered the option to buy a second pair at a significant discount. However, this offer came with a manipulative time limit, clearly designed to pressure customers into making an immediate decision. Despite my efforts, each time I selected my size, it automatically switched to a small, making it impossible to claim the discount. This is absolutely disgraceful—such a shoddy checkout experience.
After completing my purchase, I reached out to customer service to express my frustration at not being able to take advantage of the discount for a second pair, which I intended to buy for my brother. I was told someone would "look into it" and get back to me. Yet here I am, on 13/10/2024, still waiting for my shorts, with no resolution in sight.
I've contacted Irontide multiple times and even left negative reviews across their social media channels, hoping for a response. But frankly, this is some of the worst customer service I’ve ever encountered. Based on the glowing reviews I had seen online, I had high expectations. Now, I’m left feeling utterly let down by such an appalling experience. The so-called "patented" pocket is hardly worth the trouble, and I’ve decided to purchase a simple silicone waterproof pouch that serves the same purpose—without the hassle of dealing with a company that clearly couldn't care less about its customers.
Save yourself both the money and the headache. Buy a waterproof pouch instead, and avoid this nightmare altogether.
10 August 2024
Unprompted review