Great clothing, love everything I've bought from them. Sadly 4 starts just due to delivery timings. A few of my orders I've waited over a week to receive. When it states within 48 hours dispatch on th... See more
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I have to say that I am pleased with my purchase. The joggers are good, feel comfortable and look good. The t-shirts are OK. They feel a little thinner than some other brands I've purchased in th... See more
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Looked like a great product the first order was nice the cutting on the bottoms were not as expected. My second order of the same sweatshirt in a different colour came smaller despite being the same s... See more
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Great swift service....easy to place order and swift delivery......one of my packages got lost in post and there was no issue they sent again no questions asked. Only thing I would say is I got... See more
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It all started with a simple idea of getting a bunch of athletes together and creating a brand to fit all the Monsters of the fitness industry. We wanted to create clothing that would last through rigorous training and suit strongman and Bodybuilders who like wearing BIG sizes during training. The designs had to be something more too, we wanted to go further then just simple adding our logo to everything, we wanted designs that reflected the mind set, the positive attitude, all with a gritty backdrop of the basic animal instinct to just lift stuff! We started XplosiveApe in April 2014 - and by end of the year we covered all the major strongman markets. We have grown quickly due to our support from you. We are probably one of the only brands who supply all our clothing from Small to 5XL and even 6XL-7XL on requests. XplosiveApe continues to support many major competitions and athletes within the strength world, and with growing success we plan to expand into other areas of fitness and help support and clothe althetes in many different walks of life.
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Placed an order and returned an item…
Placed an order and returned an item with clear instructions for an exchange. They sent back the wromg item and are now not replying when I contact them.
January 23, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re very sorry to hear about the issue with your exchange. We have sent you an email regarding this matter, so please check your inbox and reply so we can resolve it for you as quickly as possible.
Kind regards,
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
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I bought a hoodie with matching…
I bought a hoodie with matching bottoms, size is perfect and I must say the quality is excellent !
January 30, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
That’s fantastic to hear! I’m really glad the hoodie and matching bottoms fit perfectly and that you’re happy with the quality.
Thanks
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
Your sizes are so inconsistent...
Your sizes are so inconsistent....
You don't mention a fit on anything.
I've got baggy 4 XL trousers from you and skin tight 5xl ones...
I've got nicely fitting hoodies and hoodies that won't go near... The same size...
Your consistency needs sorting out
January 30, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We do our best to keep sizing consistent, but because of differences in fabrics, styles, and production batches, some items may fit differently even in the same size. Your comments are really helpful and will be used to improve our ranges going forward.
Kind regards,
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
Perfect great top
January 29, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re thrilled to hear you’re happy with your top!
Thanks
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
Sizing is not correct and mystery box
Sizing is not correct. XL tshirts previously order are loose, joggers and hoody are XL and too small.
Surprise TEE is not a tshirt yet comes up in the TEE search and doesn't state until after payment that it could be a string vest.
Safe to say the luminous blue string vest won't be worn and will be straight in the bin
February 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re sorry to hear the sizing wasn’t right for you—sometimes fits can vary slightly between styles and batches. The surprise box items are sent at random and can include string vests.
We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our sizing guidance and product descriptions.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
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Joggies …
Joggies we're far too baggy when on and looked terrible, no shape to leg. However the material is great
January 28, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re sorry to hear the fit of the joggers wasn’t right for you. Our joggers are designed with a relaxed fit, which can feel more baggy depending on personal preference. We do really appreciate you highlighting the material quality though, as that’s something we take pride in.
Your feedback has been noted and will be shared with our design team as we continue to refine fits across the range.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
4 stars instead of 5 because of the…
4 stars instead of 5 because of the fit, a wee but on the snug side for my liking, bought medium. More of a slim fit than regular.
January 28, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re glad you’re happy with your purchase overall. We appreciate your notes on the fit—our items can be slimmer in certain styles, so sizing up can help achieve a looser fit if preferred.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
Brilliant service when I ordered the…
Brilliant service when I ordered the wrong size and sent out new ones
January 28, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re thrilled to hear our team could quickly sort out the sizing issue for you. Providing excellent service and getting the right items to our customers is always our priority.
Thanks
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
This is a really good company to buy…
This is a really good company to buy from.
Fast and reliable delivery and the products are exactly what they say they are.
Definitely would recommend buying from here and all products I purchased are made in the UK 🇬🇧
January 28, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review — we really appreciate your support. We’re glad you’re happy with the delivery and the products, and it means a lot to hear you’d recommend us.
Kind regards,
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
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Terrible customer service
Terrible customer service, still waiting for an order from 2 weeks ago that was apparently being sent back out 2 days ago(it hasn't been). Avoid at all costs
February 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re really sorry for the delay with your order and understand how frustrating this must be. We appreciate your feedback and are taking it on board to improve our service.
Kind regards,
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
Good tops but took over a week and 3…
Good tops but took over a week and 3 emails to get dispatched and ordered 2 x lucky dip tops got two of the same t shirt and colour
February 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re sorry for the delay with your order and for any frustration caused.
Lucky dip items are random, so it’s possible to receive the same design more than once. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service.
Kind regards,
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
The sizing is shocking ordered an XL…
The sizing is shocking ordered an XL and let's just say it was dam snug and I've lost 3 stone recently!! Gutted
February 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re really sorry to hear this and totally understand how frustrating that must be. Sizing can sometimes come up smaller than expected depending on product type.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
Quality of the product is very cheap
Quality of the product is very cheap certainly wouldn't recommend you to anyone
January 27, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re really sorry to hear you feel this way and that the product didn’t meet your expectations. That’s genuinely disappointing to read, as quality is something we take seriously.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
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Slow delivery
Said 48 hours for it to be posted i was waiting a week before they even sent it with no notifcation. Not acceptable in 2026 used to be better but its gone down hill. They will proberly reply with some generic chat gpt response about improving and not the experience you were looking for etc etc but this is a established issue that they dont address. Moved onto silverback.
January 20, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re really sorry to read this and understand why you’re frustrated. Waiting a week with no dispatch notification isn’t acceptable, and we hold our hands up — that shouldn’t have happened.
We’ve had periods of high demand that have caused delays, but we know that’s not an excuse and it’s something we’re actively working to fix. We also appreciate the honest feedback about consistency, even though it’s disappointing to hear.
We respect your decision and genuinely wish you the best.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
Completely random sizing
Sizing is completely random, size 2XL can be smaller than size L. There is no way of knowing your ordered items will actually fit until they have arrived. Ordering the same size as on a previous order does not help either because for each order the sizing will be completely different. No accountability from seller at all, when items do not fit (very likely) they make you pay for return shipping. Item quality is variable but mediocre at best. Not recommended.
January 29, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re genuinely sorry to read this and understand why you feel let down. Inconsistent sizing is frustrating, especially when re-ordering the same size and expecting it to fit the same — that’s a fair expectation.
We do experience slight size variations due to different batches and colours, but we recognise that what you’ve described goes beyond what’s acceptable. Your feedback about accountability and returns is taken on board, and we know this is an area we need to improve.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave an honest review.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplsoiveApe
All way smaller than sizes and return…
All way smaller than sizes and return was only offered to exchange not refund at my expense
January 26, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re sorry to hear you were unhappy with the sizing and returns process. Sizing can vary slightly between different colours and batches.
Our returns policy offers exchanges, with return postage covered by the customer, and this is outlined on our website at the time of purchase.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
Sizing and quality
Ordered 3xl and joggers were xl at best and hoodies were large at best.
Reply to below comment - vary slightly is an understatement, sizing is way off. Still had no reply back from the complaint I made either.
January 26, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re sorry to hear you were unhappy with the sizing. Our sizes can vary slightly depending on the style, colour, and production batch, but we understand how frustrating this can be when items don’t fit as expected.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
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Terrible quality
Terrible quality. I requested a return and was ignored. I won’t be coming back
January 26, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and that you feel this way. We aim to respond to all return requests, I can confirm we have replied to you email.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
Poor quality joggers
Other items I’ve ordered before have been fine but this time the joggers were huge and overly baggy all the way down when they are pictured as more tapered at the bottom, they look awful and can only be really used at home
January 26, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re sorry to hear this order didn’t meet expectations, especially as your previous purchases have been fine. Fit can vary between different styles and batches, and some joggers are designed with a looser fit than others.
We understand this wasn’t what you expected from the product images, and we appreciate the feedback as it helps us improve future designs and descriptions.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
The 2 hoodies where a bit tight for a…
The 2 hoodies where a bit tight for a 4xl never had any problems before your clothes have always been generous sizes
January 26, 2026
Reply from Xplosive Ape
We’re sorry to hear the hoodies felt tighter than expected. Sizing can sometimes vary slightly between styles and production batches. We appreciate your feedback and will pass it on to help improve our sizing consistency.
Kind regards
Amandeep
XplosiveApe
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