Article: Hats off to Stormy Kromer

People who grew up in MN, MI or WI took the Kromer has for granted. It was what working men wore in the winter. I'm glad they are still being made. Great article.

Great article! Great Cap!

I also own two.
One Black...One Red.

Al Arnold
WWW.AlArnold.US

Stormy Kromer hat is not only for a man, but made for Women! I must say Bob Jacquart is a wonderful person to get to know! A person that wants to get the job done! A man full of wonder stories! A man wanting to make a difference in this area!! A person with heart and mind!

I love the PINK KROMER!!

I used to see this hat, or one similar in our small town sport shop when I was a kid, but never asked my folks for it, only men and boys wore it then. Four plus decades have passed and I forgot about it. Today I went into the new Cabellas store that opened in East Hartford, Connecticut, and found the same buffalo check red Kromer and read the history behind it and just had to have it! THANK YOU for keeping the business alive and well in Michigan! I was doubly delighted and decided to buy it because the label said: MADE IN USA!!!!!!!

Great article helping spread the word on a Great American Hero! However, one important fact has been overlooked: Stormy grew up in and had his inspiration for the fantastic fedora in the great little town of Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

Having grown up there myself just two blocks from those hat-inspiring railroad tracks, I can relate that my mother grew up with the legendary Stormy and often related stories about his hat-making skills.

Also, we must keep in mind the two unique characteristics that distinguish his creation from all other lame imitations: the asymmetrical intersection of the six panels at the top of the dome allowing for a head-conforming fit, and the ear flaps that SLIDE down rather than fold, enabling an all-important head-gripping ability by undercutting the critical back-of-head/neck intersection.

Long live the Kromer-Domer!