Oooh, that looks really good. Perfect color. I'm not super into the distressing or the feather, but it's hard to argue with the Open Road. Love the fedora brim to kind of soften the "yee-haw" factor. Looks great on you, too.
I really like the open road with Cattleman crease because it looks like a cowboy hat with a small brim and you can have the brim flat or with a slight turn up edge on the sides. Given a cowboy hat brim
I am 67 years old, living in Texas for 40 years. This is my favorite "Cowboy' hat! I have the sage also. We wear palm or straw Stetson Open Roads most of the year but always look forward to felt time! Of course, I snap the brim down :)
I bought an open road 6x caribou and the Yancy in phantom Grey to wear in fall winter, Los Alamos straw for summer, and the black crushable wool fedora The Markham... great feel and looks!
I got the sage colored OR Deluxe due to some of the complaints regarding the distressing. I really love the color. I have quite a few various colors and I think the sage has become one of my favorites.
I love your review; since seeing this a year ago, I have been trying endlessly to get my hands on this. Finally! I am stoked to have the Distressed Open Road Sage ordered. It is always out, and I even called Stetson to make sure my order went through, that I'd get no "We apologize but you are on back order." Thanks again for the review.
Alright CJ, you doing hats now! Sweet! Can't go wrong with Stetson. They've been around forever. You should look into having some bespoke hats. They'll only fit your head. I love hats also. Very nice pickups. Take care my friend!
Have been wearing the open road for 55 years, the x used to mean the amount of beaver fur used, the more x's the better qualit,now it's still the more x's the higher quality.
My great grandfather used to wear the Stetson line back in the early 80s before his death. He wore it as he worked and pretty much everything. I don't remember much about him but I do remember him putting his hat on my head whenever he seen me
Just found your page and subbed because of the boots. And then see this about the open road is completely awesome. Just picked up the silverbelly a few days ago. Looking forward to more videos man. Cheers 🍻
Cool hats. CJ! I always liked the fedora and have several cowboy styles but i really am liking the versatility of the open road style.Going to have to get a silverbelly open road soon. Thanks for sharing.Boots and hats and watches and guns and bikes etc lol.
I don't think anybody else has mentioned it but the Open Road Stetson is considered a city hat not a traditional cowboy or working hat. Some people refer to it as the Lawyer's or Car Salesmen's Stetson.
With wear over time all these hats develop their own patina as wells unique creases having said that this wearing apparel is an investment in your own self-expression. Back in the day when my father wore a hat barbering was more art than it is today so you may struggle to find someone who will cut your hair so that it naturally compliments the use of a hat!
I'm not into the distressed look, but I have a premier Stratoliner in sage with the brown trim. I really like this color especially with the brown trim. Your open road looks great on you!
I have always removed the feathers from hats. I don't like them, at all. I don't get the "stressed" thing, at all but all my hats are weathered naturally at my age.:) Living in the city now, I have traded in my open road for a whippet. I do love Stetsons
@@CJCook It is. I love Stetsons. I have never been disappointed by a Stetson hat. They are not the only guys lion town (the planet) but they are one of the best. I am now negotiating with my hat store to see if I can get a Stetson with the Stratoliner edge ribbon and the Whippet hat band. This is the wrong season for it but planning ahead is not bad. I got my summer linen fedora in March, well before the weather caught up.
Just ordered my first Open Road in Sage. Size came in stock and I got an email . When I got to the site it said “ only 1 left “ . Sure hope there isn’t and inventory error or I’m hosed !!!
Man those hats look sick, I have just about every style of hat, all but the open road... you should do a follow up video to see how they wear in some time
Is the brim floppy or flimsy? I really like the distressed look, but I don’t want a flimsy brim. I prefer the snapped up all around look. Any info appreciated. Thanks
CJ you must have a Truckload of Fur Felt Hats! The Classic Open Road is a Presidential Hat styled with a Western Theme yet,you can shape it if you buy the Oval Premier Open Road which is softer then the pre formed Model you purchased or the LBJ Texan Open Road Hat. It's super stiff cause it's pressed Rock Hard from a molded Block and the Brim is too it will get softer over Time and use. The Deep Forest Green and Turkey Feather are so Purdy some People don't like the Feather I do with the tattered Ribbon really gives it Character. Billy F. Gibbons owns a Silverbelly One. Stetson's most popular Hat in my Opinion looks good on Broad Shoulders too. I never saw the Six Shooter Gun Hat Pin before definitely another Pure Beaver Insignia Hat Pin if it's pure Beaver you said it was a 1865 Stetson Hat? They look cool too tilted slightly when you wear it.
Looking good Man! That’s a great hat and it works for you! I have had a chance to check out the Garland Texas Outlet Store and I now have 5 Open Road Hats. I love ‘em. Thanks for the video. Stay safe.
I only saw three of your vids but from what I see you're a Stetson man and I aint mad at you for that. I'm 55 my pops got me strung out on Stettys. Bro that hat 🎩 is I'll but that Stratoliner keeps escaping me but I'll grab one soon, I love them. Jamie Fox got me liking them.
I really like the distressing, the more rugged look is definitely my style. I'm not much of a hat guy, but I did buy a Stetson hat and a Filson hat not too long ago. I want the Filson x Stetson Wolf Canyon hat one of these days. Check that one out, it's seeexy.
I went for my Birthday 🥳🎉 🎂 in June to get a custom made fedora hat 🤠 in Sage from Greeley Hat Works it's about up to a year wait in some cases. My last and first hat took 8 months to get.
CJ Cook yes it’s tougher than finding a current production hat but it’s possible. I’m a 7 5/8 and I found one in 7 1/2, I bought a hat jack for it and it stretched it out to what I needed!
@@CJCook nice! If you're ever in London soon: www.thegreatfroglondon.com/product-category/jewellery/rings/ Aside from their skull rings, there are some real gems at TGF. I'm pretty sure they have a store in NYC or LA.. take care!
Great hat! I own a silver belly, but need them all. I reshaped mine to raise creases on side and widened top close to a brick crease. Looks like a chopped hot rod!
Hey, good looking hat! Quick question-can the back of the Open Road be snapped down too? That is, both front and back snapped down at the same time? Thanks, Anthony
Awesome review and breakdown, on a retail question. Anyone know a site I can purchase an open road? the US site won't ship out of the US and the EU Stetson site doesn't sell the open road. Thanks anyone in advance for the pointers
If you're in NYC, just take it to JJ Hat Center on fifth ave and tell Kevin you want it to be shaped. Ask for the crown of the Stratoliner and you can't got wrong. Kevin is the man there.
@CJCook JK! You good informitable videos! Jealous of how many you have, they all look stylish! Keep up the great work.. maybe dip into the classic whippet and the Trilbys and maybe the wide flat brim fedora. I own 4 stetsons: open road 6x caribou, the Yancy in phantom Grey, Los Alamos straw, and the black wool crushable fedora the Markham.
Hello Cj Cook. Great video dude ! I would like to buy this open road hat but it's not easy to find one in France. Can you tell me if these hats size big ? I usually wear a size M in Stetson, but never bought a hat like this one. Thanks man ! ;)
HELP HELP HELP ME please i am searching for this hat for months the sage one, i cant find it in my country ( netherlands ) is it possible that you send me the link where you bought it, or where i can find it. Thnx for helping....grtz from me.
EJShelby open the crown w steam, you can use a ballon to shape it round. Then make the side creases really thin. Tatton Baird has a great example of a hat like this.
"Six 'ex'," not "six 'time'." Just for future reference. Not being a jerk, just helping you out with product nomenclature. I have a non distressed Open Road. Fits great. I also have a Stetson Metropolitan. You might check out JJ Hats on RUclips. Kevin has a lot of videos and you might find a hat model or style you haven't seen before that you like.
I enjoy your website. If you like fedoras, check out Optimo Hats in Chicago. Graham Thompson is an amazing hat maker with great credentials including making hats for movies and celebrities. .
It is my understanding that a Fedora has a hat band or hat ribbon that is at least 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide. Yours is much narrower. Am I wrong. All the famous photos show a wider hat band or ribbon even Indiana Jones has a wider Ribbon on his hat.
It's a Stetson 'cowboy hat' with a fedora brim. Has a cattleman crease with accompanying band. The band goes with the crown. The brim is what's fedora. Think of it as a hybrid. Hope that helps.
Oooh, that looks really good. Perfect color. I'm not super into the distressing or the feather, but it's hard to argue with the Open Road. Love the fedora brim to kind of soften the "yee-haw" factor. Looks great on you, too.
I really like the open road with Cattleman crease because it looks like a cowboy hat with a small brim and you can have the brim flat or with a slight turn up edge on the sides. Given a cowboy hat brim
I am 67 years old, living in Texas for 40 years. This is my favorite "Cowboy' hat! I have the sage also. We wear palm or straw Stetson Open Roads most of the year but always look forward to felt time! Of course, I snap the brim down :)
I was wondering if y'all went straw or just silverbelly during the warmer months.
@@CJCook 99.9% straw. It’s 🥵
I hope it's dry heat
I bought an open road 6x caribou and the Yancy in phantom Grey to wear in fall winter, Los Alamos straw for summer, and the black crushable wool fedora The Markham... great feel and looks!
The hats were nice and all but that pupper shot at the end? Fantastic.
He is the SWEETEST boy!
I came for the Open Road but stayed for the Strat. That is a damned fine looking hat!
Yes, it really is!
Thank you
The Stratoliner you are wearing looks wicked man :)
@@galwaytribesman9289 thank you
I got the sage colored OR Deluxe due to some of the complaints regarding the distressing. I really love the color. I have quite a few various colors and I think the sage has become one of my favorites.
@@hitthestreetsphoto1253 yes, sage is quite versatile
I love your review; since seeing this a year ago, I have been trying endlessly to get my hands on this. Finally! I am stoked to have the Distressed Open Road Sage ordered. It is always out, and I even called Stetson to make sure my order went through, that I'd get no "We apologize but you are on back order." Thanks again for the review.
Awesome! Congrats David!
Alright CJ, you doing hats now! Sweet! Can't go wrong with Stetson. They've been around forever. You should look into having some bespoke hats. They'll only fit your head. I love hats also. Very nice pickups. Take care my friend!
Thank you
@@CJCook I have a bespoke hat from D Bar J Hat Company here in Vegas. I have had the hat for about 18 years and its perfect.
Have been wearing the open road for 55 years, the x used to mean the amount of beaver fur used, the more x's the better qualit,now it's still the more x's the higher quality.
55 years! That is so cool.
My great grandfather used to wear the Stetson line back in the early 80s before his death. He wore it as he worked and pretty much everything. I don't remember much about him but I do remember him putting his hat on my head whenever he seen me
That is really sweet.
Do you know what happened to all his hats?
You could be rockin' some vintage Stetsons
@@CJCook my grandmother his daughter has about 12 of them in her closet. They still have his scent, I think that's why she keeps them in the boxes
@@1978Trevino Wow! So cool!
Just found your page and subbed because of the boots. And then see this about the open road is completely awesome. Just picked up the silverbelly a few days ago. Looking forward to more videos man. Cheers 🍻
Awesome! Congrats on the Silverbelly!
How do you like the color and how versatile is it?
TheLchr I love it. Definitely stands out in the crowd and has held up great.
Feather is way to big but everything else is spot on. Rabbit and beaver felt make the best hats.
Beautiful hats! I just ordered a premier Stratoliner in sage with brown ribbon and brown binding. I love the sage color!
Cool hats. CJ! I always liked the fedora and have several cowboy styles but i really am liking the versatility of the open road style.Going to have to get a silverbelly open road soon. Thanks for sharing.Boots and hats and watches and guns and bikes etc lol.
I don't think anybody else has mentioned it but the Open Road Stetson is considered a city hat not a traditional cowboy or working hat. Some people refer to it as the Lawyer's or Car Salesmen's Stetson.
Very true, made famous by Lyndon b Johnson as well
With wear over time all these hats develop their own patina as wells unique creases having said that this wearing apparel is an investment in your own self-expression. Back in the day when my father wore a hat barbering was more art than it is today so you may struggle to find someone who will cut your hair so that it naturally compliments the use of a hat!
Looks awesome.
thank you
I cannot find any fedora like the natural or sage with a revolver on its band.. hey could you leave a link to where you buy the hats please?
Looks so good, Open Road is definitely been on my wish list for a while. 👍👍👍
It has taken some getting used to but is a true delight to wear.
Just checked this out well done Sir.
Thank you
What's the name of that tune and the artist? // Que es el nombre de esa cancion y tambien el artista tocando la guitarra?
Sharp looking hat. Thanks for sharing.
I'm not into the distressed look, but I have a premier Stratoliner in sage with the brown trim. I really like this color especially with the brown trim.
Your open road looks great on you!
Thank you Bill!
Great transition into hats. I think it is a great accessory with my boots. Keep up these reviews.
Thank you Anthony
Digging the videos my man. But that looks much darker and greener than it does on the website. Any thoughts on that...
Stetson's website colors are off. The True Blue is more navy. They punch up their colors big time.
Awesome thanks 🤩🤩🤩
I have always removed the feathers from hats. I don't like them, at all. I don't get the "stressed" thing, at all but all my hats are weathered naturally at my age.:)
Living in the city now, I have traded in my open road for a whippet. I do love Stetsons
The Whippet is a lovely hat.
@@CJCook It is. I love Stetsons. I have never been disappointed by a Stetson hat. They are not the only guys lion town (the planet) but they are one of the best. I am now negotiating with my hat store to see if I can get a Stetson with the Stratoliner edge ribbon and the Whippet hat band.
This is the wrong season for it but planning ahead is not bad. I got my summer linen fedora in March, well before the weather caught up.
solid hat dude!
Thank you
Just ordered my first Open Road in Sage. Size came in stock and I got an email . When I got to the site it said “ only 1 left “ . Sure hope there isn’t and inventory error or I’m hosed !!!
I will get this one as one of my bday gifts So.Cute
The color is really nice in person
Man those hats look sick, I have just about every style of hat, all but the open road... you should do a follow up video to see how they wear in some time
Sure, I can do that
Got the White/Cream one!!!! You got great taste CJ!!!
Great review! Is the watch a vintage Lord Elgin, or Gruen?
100%Vintage!!!
Is the brim floppy or flimsy? I really like the distressed look, but I don’t want a flimsy brim. I prefer the snapped up all around look. Any info appreciated. Thanks
The brim is not floppy nor is it flimsy.
@@CJCook thank you for the reply!!
That looks great on you. I like that one more than the fedora I think. It’s a close call.
Thank you Jamie.
Thanks for this vid. Was in the fence about buying this one, now I’m going for it.
You are welcome
CJ you must have a Truckload of Fur Felt Hats! The Classic Open Road is a Presidential Hat styled with a Western Theme yet,you can shape it if you buy the Oval Premier Open Road which is softer then the pre formed Model you purchased or the LBJ Texan Open Road Hat. It's super stiff cause it's pressed Rock Hard from a molded Block and the Brim is too it will get softer over Time and use. The Deep Forest Green and Turkey Feather are so Purdy some People don't like the Feather I do with the tattered Ribbon really gives it Character. Billy F. Gibbons owns a Silverbelly One. Stetson's most popular Hat in my Opinion looks good on Broad Shoulders too. I never saw the Six Shooter Gun Hat Pin before definitely another Pure Beaver Insignia Hat Pin if it's pure Beaver you said it was a 1865 Stetson Hat? They look cool too tilted slightly when you wear it.
Yeah, it is a bit of an addiction 😬. Thank you John!
Looking good Man! That’s a great hat and it works for you! I have had a chance to check out the Garland Texas Outlet Store and I now have 5 Open Road Hats. I love ‘em.
Thanks for the video. Stay safe.
5?!
Which colors?
I have Silverbelly
, Black and Fawn in felt.
Fawn is my fav so far but I’m really digging the Sage. Also have a Taupe and natural in the straw.
@@yourmusicdaddy very nice! I am interested in the fawn. I have not seen it in person.
That is the Fawn in my profile pick with my granddaughter.
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed the video and you look damn good in the hat!
Thank you!
I am currently in London rockin' the Stetson 1865 Stratoliner in Caribou. 🤘🏽
That Stratokiner fits you to a T. And the color 😍
Thank you!
I only saw three of your vids but from what I see you're a Stetson man and I aint mad at you for that. I'm 55 my pops got me strung out on Stettys. Bro that hat 🎩 is I'll but that Stratoliner keeps escaping me but I'll grab one soon, I love them. Jamie Fox got me liking them.
Yeah, the Stratoliner is super easy to wear and looks SO good.
You mention seconds. Who sells Stetson seconds? I’d love to shop for a open road second.
For one second I thought.....is this Bruno Mars !??
Hahaha!
I really like the distressing, the more rugged look is definitely my style. I'm not much of a hat guy, but I did buy a Stetson hat and a Filson hat not too long ago. I want the Filson x Stetson Wolf Canyon hat one of these days. Check that one out, it's seeexy.
You should look into goorin bro, I own the dean the butcher it’s a nice Fedora. Also a goorin straw hat in navy blue that one is made in Nicaragua.
I have two Goorin Bros hats. I absolutely love them!
Your on top of the game👍🏼
Love your hat videos please keep making more
Thank you Dante
@@CJCook I bought the hat after watching your video I love it first hat of many
Nice hat.
Thank you
I’d ditch that stupid feather for sure. Nice hat, I’m looking for something for gigging.
Good review, I'm going to bite the bullet and buy it. Might look a bit strange walking around Dublin (ireland) in it but I really like it.
Thank you Simon. Just try your best to not wear it in the rain. The brim will get wonky.
Is that you picking the guitar CJ?
No. I play percussion.
Their fedora just just came out in a brown ish Whisky color. New fall/ 2020 colors.
Cognac...It looks very nice!
Nice hat! 🤠
I went for my Birthday 🥳🎉 🎂 in June to get a custom made fedora hat 🤠 in Sage from Greeley Hat Works it's about up to a year wait in some cases. My last and first hat took 8 months to get.
Congratulations
This one is nice!
Have you tried looking for a vintage Stetson One Hundred in your size? It’ll blow your mind how fantastic it is!
Oh really?
All the vintage Stetson hats are either too small or sold out in my size.
CJ Cook yes it’s tougher than finding a current production hat but it’s possible. I’m a 7 5/8 and I found one in 7 1/2, I bought a hat jack for it and it stretched it out to what I needed!
Hey CJ! Whats your ring and jewelry collection like? Just got back from Japan and they are OBSESSED with Navajo jewelry and turquoise. Take care!
Ooo, I have a very nice collection of jewelry. Right now I have been wearing gold. BUT, I have some really nice rock n roll inspired silver pieces.
@@CJCook nice! If you're ever in London soon: www.thegreatfroglondon.com/product-category/jewellery/rings/
Aside from their skull rings, there are some real gems at TGF. I'm pretty sure they have a store in NYC or LA.. take care!
Great hat! I own a silver belly, but need them all. I reshaped mine to raise creases on side and widened top close to a brick crease. Looks like a chopped hot rod!
How do you like the Silverbelly color and how versatile is it?
TheLchr it’s great, classic hat. I like fawn color the most though. Light brown, and not everyone has it like the silver belly.
TheLchr spend a little more for the royal deluxe, worth it. Not all stiff like the 6x.
Isaiah Stewart Thank you for your advice. I appreciate it. Will look for the Royal Deluxe 👍🏼
Isaiah Stewart I heard that people complaining about the shallow crown of the Open Road. Is it an issue from your perspective?
Hey, good looking hat! Quick question-can the back of the Open Road be snapped down too? That is, both front and back snapped down at the same time? Thanks, Anthony
Yes, the brim can snap down front and back.
Thanks so much!
How versatile is the Sage color with clothes? Jeans jacket, etc. 🤔
easy! it goes with black, brown, grey, all denim
I cannot seem to find the Fawn color anywhere. Is Walnut color the same as Fawn color? Or almost the same?
Yes, they are quite similar.
Good review bro
Thank you 👍🏽
What watch are you wearing? Thx
Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre
Awesome review and breakdown, on a retail question. Anyone know a site I can purchase an open road? the US site won't ship out of the US and the EU Stetson site doesn't sell the open road. Thanks anyone in advance for the pointers
try hepcat
thank you for watching!
JJ Hat Center may ship abroad
@CJCook thank you very much, love the channel. Awesome style friend. Will definitely follow for all the knowledge 👍
When i can find it? It's sold out everywere!
Yeah, slightly my fault. It sells out quickly.
If you're in NYC, just take it to JJ Hat Center on fifth ave and tell Kevin you want it to be shaped. Ask for the crown of the Stratoliner and you can't got wrong. Kevin is the man there.
JJ is great!
Where did you purchase this hat. I am looking like crazy and can’t find it now. Help!!!! Thanks.
www.stetson.com
Cool hat. I think mine is right. But lady seller kept saying it was fine. Is it supposed to go down that low? Mine does not.
Yes, it should come down to the middle of your forehead.
Anyone know the year Stetson introduced the Open Road?
What’s the fedora called you have
Stratoliner
Which hat are you wearing in this video?
Stetson Stratoliner
Thank you. I really like you videos and the way you present the products. Awesome work. Thank you.
@@martyvoorhies9619 thank you
What hat are you wearing in the first part of the video?
I am wearing a Stetson Stratoliner.
Did the feather come with it
Yes it did
Where did you find the stratoliner in natural?
stetson.com
Hi CJ! Which wristwatch is that? Thank you.
Hello Hugo,
I am wearing a vintage Jaeger Lecoultre
@@CJCook Beautiful watch. Thank you.
What kind of hair do you have? The one that you’re wearing at the beginning of the video?
Hat😑
Hello Jordan,
I am wearing a Stetson Stratoliner
Whats the name of the hat your wearing. Is it still avaliable?
Yes, it is the Stratoliner.
Hi mate, Would you know where I can get the stratoliner you have on in natural? I can't seem to find it anywhere, thanks bro
Did you try Stetson online?
Delmonico hatter in New Haven CT has them. They ship.
www.delmonicohatter.com/product/TFROPR.htm
Can’t get this in the UK it sucks
What is your size?
7 3/8
Mario van peebles Lil brother! How's Mario doing these days there hat man?
😆
@CJCook JK! You good informitable videos! Jealous of how many you have, they all look stylish! Keep up the great work.. maybe dip into the classic whippet and the Trilbys and maybe the wide flat brim fedora. I own 4 stetsons: open road 6x caribou, the Yancy in phantom Grey, Los Alamos straw, and the black wool crushable fedora the Markham.
@@blueskeleton7744 You have a GREAT collection as well!!
Hello Cj Cook. Great video dude ! I would like to buy this open road hat but it's not easy to find one in France. Can you tell me if these hats size big ? I usually wear a size M in Stetson, but never bought a hat like this one. Thanks man ! ;)
Bonjour Maxime!
I think a size 7 or 7 1/8 would fit you.
@@CJCook OK thank you CJ !
The fedora you are wearing the first few minutes of the video is what? Thanks.
Stetson Stratoliner
CJ Cook Is it the SE or Premium? I just got the Premium but really don’t like the height of the crown. I’m considering switching it for the SE.
@@Hiker63 it is the Stratoliner Special Edition.
What watch are you wearing?
Vintage Jaeger Le Coultre
@@CJCook
Fits nicely on your wrist!
@@choompa Thank you!
Where you get the revolver hat pin on this one? Cant find it online...
Same here!! trying to find it online and cant...
@@oscarlopez4334 Comes on the Open Road Distressed Royal Deluxe. Only on the Distressed version though.
@@brettcrane1027 You are right! just looked it up :) Thanks Brett!
I want that hat...
HELP HELP HELP ME
please i am searching for this hat for months the sage one, i cant find it in my country ( netherlands ) is it possible that you send me the link where you bought it, or where i can find it.
Thnx for helping....grtz from me.
Do you know your hat size?
@@CJCook yes i have the size 75/8 ( european 61 )
I hope you will find it ....crossfingers
@@toet07 email me triplestitch3340@gmail.com
They are currently sold out in that size but once they get that size i will ship it to you.
the open road design withe deep crease makes the hat sits more shallowly and easily fall off
EJShelby open the crown w steam, you can use a ballon to shape it round. Then make the side creases really thin. Tatton Baird has a great example of a hat like this.
Ineed one ... can yuo sent mi some adrees hir in LA.. tanks ✌🙏
"Six 'ex'," not "six 'time'." Just for future reference. Not being a jerk, just helping you out with product nomenclature. I have a non distressed Open Road. Fits great. I also have a Stetson Metropolitan. You might check out JJ Hats on RUclips. Kevin has a lot of videos and you might find a hat model or style you haven't seen before that you like.
I came here because of Jason Mamoa
I have one in silverbelly( Stetson Open Road 6X)
How do you like the color and how versatile is it?
Pretty cool that you are branching out of boots on this channel! No go buy some Whit'e boots so you can do a non red wing review! haha
I enjoy your website. If you like fedoras, check out Optimo Hats in Chicago. Graham Thompson is an amazing hat maker with great credentials including making hats for movies and celebrities. .
New Yorkers can’t wear cowboy hats
Thank goodness I'm not a New Yorker.
Just oder mine amigo
It is my understanding that a Fedora has a hat band or hat ribbon that is at least 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide. Yours is much narrower. Am I wrong. All the famous photos show a wider hat band or ribbon even Indiana Jones has a wider Ribbon on his hat.
Stratoliners are fedoras with a western band.
It's a Stetson 'cowboy hat' with a fedora brim. Has a cattleman crease with accompanying band. The band goes with the crown. The brim is what's fedora. Think of it as a hybrid. Hope that helps.
distressing is dumb.