Former Great
Status: Former Great11 brands in the Ledger.
Brands that used to be worth recommending, but aren't anymore. The product no longer reflects the reputation.
11 results
Tools · Power Tools
Ryobi
Status: Former GreatConsumer-tier cordless power tools, Home Depot exclusive in the US.
Techtronic Industries (TTI, power tools licensing)
Tools · Power Tools
Porter-Cable
Status: Former GreatHistoric American power tool brand, once a top-tier professional name.
Stanley Black & Decker
Bags & Packs · Luggage - Softside
Tumi
Status: Former GreatPremium business travel bags and luggage.
Samsonite International
Apparel · Socks
Smartwool
Status: Former GreatMerino wool socks and apparel.
VF Corporation
Apparel · Workwear
Dickies
Status: Former GreatClassic American workwear, widely worn in trades.
VF Corporation
Footwear · Dress Shoes
Allen Edmonds
Status: Former GreatAmerican dress shoes. Port Washington, Wisconsin.
Caleres
Footwear · Heritage Boots
Frye
Status: Former GreatHistoric American boot brand.
Bluestar Alliance
Tools · Power Tools
Metabo (original)
Status: Former GreatHistoric German metalworking and power tool brand. Originally family-owned; considered a top choice for angle grinders and metalworking.
KKR (via Hitachi Koki acquisition chain)
Bags & Packs · Backpacks - EDC
JanSport
Status: Former GreatAmerican student backpack brand. For decades the default school bag for US kids.
VF Corporation
Bags & Packs · Backpacks - EDC
Eastpak
Status: Former GreatAmerican backpack brand, stronger in European market than US.
VF Corporation
Bags & Packs · Backpacks - EDC
Kipling
Status: Former GreatBelgian nylon bag brand with the signature monkey key chain.
VF Corporation