Don’t forget Thorogood boots, also made in Wisconsin- I own both Chippewa and Thorogood- great boots for very reasonable money.

 

Sony electronics
Shimano fishing gear
Toyota
Siemens coffee machines
Hendricks gin
Hoka shoes
Parajumpers jackets
T.Hilfiger clothes

 

Mazda. Great cars that drive way above their price class. Apple. Costco. Weber. Delta Kayaks. Calphalon. Clarke’s and Rockport. Levi’s. Pentax. Yuengling. Penn fishing reels. Bombay gin. North Face.

 

Schlitz beer, and Victorinox knives and accessories.

 

I’m hearin’ ya

 

I was pleasantly surprised by New Amsterdam... nice change. I do like Tanquerey but it's definitely not boutique.

 

weber and other companies that are still Made in the USA

 

Dodge, Jaguar, Audi, Volkswagen, Disneyland Anaheim, Repsol and Honda, Sig Sauer, Colt, OMEGA! Asus, Yamaha Electronics and Motorcycles, America, France, Craftsman, Dewalt, Weber, Samsung, GE, Bosch, Cats, Women, Money, Exercise, Tequila, Margaritas, King Crab, Rib eye, Prime Rib, ...Things like that!

 

Allen Edmonds, Weber, Honda, and of course, Omega!

 

Still made in Port Washington, Wisconsin!

 

Such a great topic. People become brand loyal for various reasons and with respect to Omega watches, quality, performance, and history are core tenets of brand loyalty. Ultimately the way a watch makes the wearer feel is the ultimate determinant of marketing and design success. We are emotional creatures and these watches evoke emotions when we wear or look at them. Some of these emotions come from a narrative that we consciously or unconsciously buy-in to. Others are based on a deeper connection and appreciation with beautiful design. How does your watch make You feel when you wear it!?

 

This is my dependable friend. We have had adventures together.

 

These been the constants in my life for nearly 30 years, so guess that makes them brands that I'm most loyal to.

Jockey white and black tees - have 20 of each and they are going on 5 years with no signs of wear, fit as good now as they did new.

Frye and Alden boots - have a pair of each and both are easily 10+ years old. Wear one or the other everyday, just get them resoled every 3 or so years.

Levi jeans - classics, no explanation needed

Adidas and Vans

Yuengling Lager - Fridge is always stocked.... Pennsylvania proud

 

Much as I like my Wisconsin beer, Yuengling is popular for a reason. Very tasty! I almost wish they sold it here too.

 

They recently announced they're going to be selling it in Michigan so might be coming to WI soon. Enjoy a good Leinenkugel's every now and again.

 

Anecdote!

A friend and I went to an event in Milwaukee, "The world's largest office party" or some such, at Christmas time. Celebrities would be there acting as hosts, etc.

Went up to a man selling beer, and I asked him, "Can I have a Leinie's please?"

He nodded, poured my beer, and put out his hand. "Hi, I'm Jake Leinenkugel!"

Jake and I were connected that evening. I went nowhere else for beer, and when he saw me, he jumped up to get my next beer.

The beer was, in case you're wondering, Leinenkugel's Original. Not one of the special ones. Though they used to make one called Autumn Gold. It tasted like a forest in fall in northern Wisconsin looked. Broke my heart when they discontinued it, and it hasn't been back since.

 

Apple, Adidas, Matsuda, Ralph Lauren, Darn Tough, Sony, North Face, Sportiqe, and Jockey

 

Brands that immediately come to mind especially this time of year:


L.L. Bean
New Balance
Red Wing
Vermont Flannel Co.
Weber grills
Cabot cheese

 

I'm very loyal to a few "local SoCal " area brands such as Fatburger, Primo's Donuts, The Coffee Bean and Tea leaf, and The Hat - for pastrami and chili fires - the absolute best - can you see how I determine my loyalties, through my stomach. Other brands include such as Infiniti, Diet Pepsi, Peet's Coffee.

 

- Apple
- The Bridge (very nice quality of leather for daily products - purses, weekend bags, briefcases...)
- Replay (best and most comfortable pants I've ever worn)
- Boda Skins (leatherjackets)
- "Neues Schwarz" (my coffeeroaster of trust here in my hometown)