Had a terrible online experience with them, but was bored one day when visiting Berkeley, so I decided to stop in. In person experience is about as bad as online. The pretentious side of hipster barely scratches the surface. Better places to get the same brands without the drama.

Avoid this band of pathetic hucksters selling overpriced skinny jeans and other average junk to gullible hipsters. On top of that, the two underdeveloped owners insist on inflicting their extreme political views on disinterested customers. This business is not professionally run, but if you have to have a $300 pair of jeans or a $200 T-shirt... you could get it better elsewhere.

TL;DR - Great selection of high quality, unique stuff that you can't find anywhere else. - Amazing group of guys running the place who care about what they do - Exemplary customer service. What can I say about these guys that hasn't already been said? Having long been a fan of high quality menswear, I've visited all kinds of stores in all kinds of states/countries/etc. In my travels, I've found that many will carry the staples (red wings, Gitman, some trail soap that makes you smell like a tree) that you can find in a lot of places. Good stuff? - Yes. Awe inspiring? - Sometimes. When I first visited Standard & Strange in 2012, they were still in the alley. They had some decent staple stuff and some local brands - nothing too catching. After moving out of state, returning and moving to Oakland (4 years later), I happened to have a friend who was new to the area & wanted to show him Temescal. I had noticed that S&S had a new amazing store front. I walked in and was greeted by Jeremy, Neil & Brandon. I started to notice brands that I had only heard about but had never seen in person. The geek out commenced. I ended up leaving with a pair of Trickers boots. Since then, this place has become the standard. Not only do they keep amazing stuff that they stand behind but they are consistently bringing in new, amazing things that you can tell they are proud of. It's the only place in Northern California that you'll find stuff like - McCoy's, Indigofera, Trickers, 1st PAT Rn, AKOG - and a bunch of other stuff that fans have probably never heard of but will come to love. Next, the service. These guys are committed to sharing their passion and keeping you informed about everything surrounding that McCoy's Buco J-24 L jacket you've taken an interest in (where it's from, how awesome The Real McCoy's is as a brand, etc..) The story I'll always remember is when I bought a shirt from them and the price was brought down a short time later. I was shocked with the level of honesty & character when they reached out to me proactively to tell me what had happened and that they had credited the difference to my account with them. Finally, I can't say enough about the guys working here. Jeremy, Neil & Brandon have all been always welcoming and have funneled their passion for what they do into the clientele they serve. They're great to geek out with or just shoot the s*** with. If you have an interest in quality mens clothing or want to just see a really cool space with great guys invested in their craft - head over to Temescal and stop by

Visited this place on a Saturday afternoon and left with a great pair of jeans that were made in the USA. Staff was super cool, had a long chat with the British guy about motorcycles. The quality of the clothes were superb - the store motto is 'own fewer, better things' and it really shows. Would definitely visit again!