[Misc] To what brands are you loyal?

[Icy Gull]

Uncle Sams, does that count?

Random fact, I went to school with the guys who run the franchise, which also happens to be the school Simon Cowell couldn’t hack and left after a term or so.

 

[PeterT]

Question for all you Adidas trainers lovers: do you have really flat feet? No arch/instep?

And narrow feet too?

I have never once had a pair of Adidas trainers that fitted me well. After some years of such heartache, we have decided to go our separate ways.

 

[PeterT]

I haven’t had it for years - used to drink it from an ice cold can. I’m guessing it’s gone the way of so many others now with a “healthier” recipe. Gutted, really fancy a can now!

This put me off Fanta a while back!

How Fanta Was Created for Nazi Germany

The soda was made from apple fibers and a cheese by-product.

www.atlasobscura.com

 

[1066familyman]

Campag. Obviously

Oh, and Bobby's snacks. They just can't be beat.

 

[Giraffe]

Good thread.

American Express for credit card, unless it's not accepted. I do it for the points
Heinz for baked beans - can't leave them despite many cheaper options
Apple - can't understand anyone who doesn't have an apple phone, that said I still have a fitbit. Know I should move but don't want to lose historic data!
Brighton and Hove Albion - can't understand any other loyalty
Hollister - t shirts - they just fit me better than elsewhere, despite trying others I always go back
Mr Marvis - shorts - great shorts, expensive, but worth it
Nike for trainers and socks, but also Asics for running trainers (not that I run as much as I should)

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Bella And Duke

Dr Oetker

Bryant And May

Saxo

Rough Trade

 

[chip]

Great thread, make you thinks of what your preference are

Makita power tools
Sony elctronics/camera/phone/TV
Suzuki motorbikes
John Lewis/Waitrose domestic stuff
Nationwide banking/credit cards
Barbour jumpers/coats
Levis jeans
Japanese cars

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Levi's jeans. Never worn any other since I was at Varndean and had to shrink them in the bath to fit.

 

[mikeyjh]

Makita, Stihl and Bosch.

With you on Makita but does that make me brand loyal or battery loyal?!? Same result anyway, have Makita batteries buy Makita stuff, have Makita stuff buy Makita batteries!

 

[theboybilly]

Barbour - out?

 

[Giraffe]

Also Lloyds. I chose them over Natwest when I was 18 because Natwest would not give me a bank card for some reason at the time. Bizarre. Been with Lloyds ever since.

 

[Gwylan]

I have found over the years that if you buy cheap, you buy twice.
The brands I am loyal to are based mainly on the basis that they will last a very long time.

I find the complete reverse. It's the big name brands that don't last. I've had three Apple products over the years - not one lasted 18 months before having to be replaced. We bought a SMEG cooker when we did up the house - it didn't last three years. It's replacement has lasted 14 years (I can't even remember the make) and is still going strong. I see very little connection between price and quality

 

[The Clamp]

I find the complete reverse. It's the big name brands that don't last. I've had three Apple products over the years - not one lasted 18 months before having to be replaced. We bought a SMEG cooker when we did up the house - it didn't last three years. It's replacement has lasted 14 years (I can't even remember the make) and is still going strong. I see very little connection between price and quality

I think you’re probably right with a lot of things .

It’s taken me a long time to find the brands of things that are actually worth the money. Many are not.

For work clothing and gear I buy the stuff that has been tried and tested. Even then some have fallen short.

For non work stuff, especially clothing, I find mid range stuff suits me just fine and lasts as long as I’d expect.

As for Apple. I use their phones, probably because I am used to them and get along with their tech. But every single iPhone I’ve had has failed before it’s “shelf life”. It’s usually a charging port issue and I suspect it’s built in obsolescence.

 

[zefarelly]

Durex. Never failed yet.

Get out of gaol free card

 

[zefarelly]

Question for all you Adidas trainers lovers: do you have really flat feet? No arch/instep?

I've tried lots over the years, most of them are crap. Samba in suede stretch nicely ( I have square feet) and do have a little support.

Notable mention also to Clarks, desert boots, and wallabees. . .also Kickers, been wearing them on and off since the mid 70's when my Dad first got them and I had a matching kids pair.

 

[indy3050]

Adidas
Apple
Audi

A*

 

[The Clamp]

I’ve heard you should always spend well and wisely on the “things that separate you from the ground” ;

Bed
Tyres
Shoes


I’ve found this to be true.

 

[jcdenton08]

Uncle Sams, does that count?

Random fact, I went to school with the guys who run the franchise, which also happens to be the school Simon Cowell couldn’t hack and left after a term or so.

Uncle Sam’s is an excellent shout

 

[ozzygull]

Converse for summer
DM boots for winter
Superdry T Shirts, good fit, keep their shape
Panasonic TV's
Sony Walkmans
Apple Phones
Kawasaki Motorbikes. Team Green -from Chris Walker to Jonathan Rea
Brighton and Hove Albion

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Waitrose
Apple
adidas
coke (zero)
folk (clothing brand - simple designs, fantastic quality. Ridiculously expensive…… except the stuff that finds it’s way to TK Maxx)