Cowboy Hats

Straw hats are the most fashionable hats on the market. Every Shady Brady straw hat has its unique style whether it is a crushable straw or a shapeable straw. There are many different styles of straw hats; but they are all made out of woven straw. They are great in the summertime to keep the sun out of your face & most straw hats are vented to keep the air circulating. The tighter the weave on a straw hat the more expensive the hat will be; because of the time it takes to make. This hat shown here is a Shady Brady hat that has a shape-able brim with a cushioned sweatband to keep the sweat from running down your face.

Straw hats are not made just for men. They are suitable for women as well. From the rhinestones to the pink straws every company makes a variety of hats for a woman to choose from. If you are at the beach in your bathing suit a straw hat not only will keep your head from getting burnt; but also will give you that cowgirl style. This Bullhide women's hat is a hard shape-able straw that is vented throughout the hat.

Today, felt hats are still made from the same raw material, beaver fur, as in earlier times. While the majority of hats are now machine made, there are still crafter around who make fine hats by hand, using the same painstaking craftsmanship used in the 1800s. In addition to felt hats, modern cowboys also have the option of buying vented hats which are cooler to wear during the hot summer months of the year.

Since leather is pliable, leather hats give the wearer a good fit on the head. It doesn't get mis-shaped easily and does not stretch out as must as straw. Leather cowboy hats can also be worn throughout the whole year. The sun is kept at bay from your head and neck during summer while giving you resilience and warmth during the winter months. Coming in shades of brown, from light to a deep chocolate brown (which is almost like black), and black as well, cowboy hats can easily harmonize with the color of your hair. Cowboy hats that are made of felt and straw are also in style; however, it is still the leather ones that are the finest looking hats. Cowboy hats are a real good fashion hit because they are not only worn by cowboys in the west but even singers and celebrities are sporting the leather ones as well.

Every little kid wants to be a cowboy just like daddy.
What is a cowboy without a little cowboy hat? The movie Toy Story brought kids aspirations of becoming a cowboy back into the lime light when Woody wore his own famous cowboy hat. This little felt hat called "Horsing Around" is a child's dream.

In 1865 Stetson Hats Company was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by John B. Stetson. It all started in St.Joseph, Missouri where Stetson started producing the hats there & a second in Galveston, Texas shortly after. There are many different variation of styles that Stetson has to offer. Stetson hats are great for outdoors, dress, on the beach or just to add to your everyday attire. They are in available in short or wide brims, crushable or non-crushable. Leather, straw or felt. Whatever you prefer Stetson has it all. This particular hat is a Straw/Leather combination hat called Laguna Beach that will keep you cool on the beach or anywhere you may be when wearing this hat.