Cowboy Hats
Cowboy Hats
A cowboy hat does a practical job: it shades your face and neck, sheds rain, and completes a western outfit in one piece. Chaps Fit cowboy hats are mostly leather, with braided bands, rivet studs and conchos, alongside felt wide-brim western hats and western-style fedoras. They come in black, brown, white, blue and burgundy, in sizes XS to 3XL.
Leather, Felt or Straw?
| Leather | Felt | Straw | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best season | Year-round | Fall and winter | Summer |
| Rain | Sheds light rain; dry it slowly if soaked | Handles rain well if good quality | Poor |
| Durability | Very tough; hard to crush | Holds a sharp shape | Can crack |
| Shaping | Can be reshaped gently by hand | Can be steam-shaped | Can be steam-shaped |
| Look | Rugged, casual | Traditional, dressy | Light, casual |
Leather hats suit people who want one hat they can use hard and wear in most weather without worrying about it.
Cowboy Hat Styles at Chaps Fit
- Leather cowboy hats: the Classic Leather Cowboy Hat with Braided Band, the Handcrafted Leather Cowboy Hat with Rivet Stud and the Vintage Black Leather Cowboy Hat.
- White statement hats: the Texas Western Icon White Leather Hat and the Classic White Cowboy Hat with Bold Conchos.
- Felt and colored western hats: the Traditional Felt Wide Brim Western Cowboy Hat, the Elegant Blue Western Ranch Hat and the Elegant Burgundy Western Hat.
- Western fedora and outback styles: the Classic Western Pattern Band Fedora has a shorter brim for town wear. The Nomad Outback Leather Hat has a flatter, lower crown.
- Decorative trim: the Signature Western Braided Trim Hat and the Classic Western Hat with Decorative Stitching.
How to Find Your Hat Size
- Measure your head. Wrap a soft tape around your head about ⅛ inch above your eyebrows and ears, where the hat band will sit.
- Note the measurement in inches or centimeters. If you're between sizes, round up.
- Compare it with the product's size chart to find your size from XS to 3XL.
A hat that fits well sits level and snug without leaving a red line on your forehead. If it's slightly loose, a hat-sizing strip placed behind the sweatband will tighten it.
Caring for a Leather Cowboy Hat
- Rain: leather sheds a shower. If the hat gets soaked, let it dry at room temperature, resting on its crown, away from heaters.
- Shaping: reshape the brim gently by hand while the leather is slightly damp, and let it dry in that shape.
- Cleaning: wipe off dust with a soft cloth. Condition the leather lightly now and then, keeping conditioner off any fabric band.
- Storage: always rest a hat upside down on its crown, never flat on the brim, which flattens it. For longer storage, keep it in a hat box.
Completing the Western Look
A wide brim balances the long line of full-length chaps, which is why the classic western outline pairs a broad-brimmed hat with shotguns or batwings. Match the tone of your hat to your leatherwork: a brown hat with brown chaps and a western belt, or black with black. Browse Western Chaps and Western Vests to finish the outfit.
