CULTURED COWBOY PRESENTS


Stetson Hats
 Western Straw Hats



Old West Hat History.  There has been a long competitive history between Stetson Hats and Resistol Hats. Maybe it was preordained that they would one day combine under one roof. John B Stetson invented the broad brim hat, because he was broke, knew how to make hats, and was tired of getting his head wet while mining for gold. Turns out that his cure for the aggravation of weather made him a fortune by returning him to his hat making roots. (I'm told he left the East, as a hatmaker, to find his fortune panning for gold in the West.)  Boys in Texas decided that Missouri couldn't have all the fun. They started Resistol hats for all those cattle drive cowboys. Resistol figured a way to keep your head oil from staining the hat so fast by using spacers that separated the inner hat band from the straw.
 (resist oil hats). Stetson lost sales because that resist oil feature was a better sizing system. Cowboys liked it better than the shoestring you pulled up in the back of your Stetson. Then Stetson developed more styles, more comfort features, a better marketing system... 

On it went for about a century. Both companies out doing the other! Today, we wear the benefit of all the innovation of both companies. Hats cost less in today's dollars than they did way back then. A ten gallon hat was really ten Spanish coins, (Galleons), about a month's wages.  "Green" environmentally friendly resins have replaced what used to be used to hold the straw  together. Many straw hats are easier to reshape than they used to be. (You still need some steam.) And, your straw hat is still hand woven by skilled craftsmen who examine and size and blend each fiber for you. They come in a few dyed colors as well as the most popular natural. Hats cost less in today's dollars than they did way back then. A ten gallon hat was really ten Spanish coins, (Galleons), about a month's wages. 

How to fit your size.  Western hats are available In Sizes:  6 3/4 - 7 5/84, (some in 6 5/8 and 7 3/4).   If you are not sure of your size, just take a soft ruler tape and measure around your head where you prefer it to fit. Most people will go around the biggest part of the back of their head, and be about 2 to 3 fingers (turned sideways) above their eyebrow.  We can convert these inch measurements to your hat size for you. You want to be able to pull your hat down in a windstorm, but wear it a little more loose in normal weather. Some people like to tilt it back a little when they relax. Then wear it more square when business need to be done!

Stetson Hat is now differentiating between their W Wide Round oval crown shape and their R round crown shape. You can have a friend look at the top of your head, or take a pic with their camera phone. Look to see if your head shape is round like a basketball. This is W Wide Oval. If rounded, but definitely more length from front to rear, than side to side, the R Regular Oval works well. If your head is egg shaped, the R Oval works well. If your head is long and narrow on the sides in shape, you need an L Long Oval. If your head shape is regular oval, you can just about wear most hats, though there might be a tightness in places and a looseness in places. This does sweat in, in most hats. But if you are buying a dress hat for dress use, it is better to choose a shape close to your head shape. It is best not to get a W Oval for a Long Oval head, nor a Long Oval hat for a Wide Oval head. 

If you like, you can email pics of your face and the top of your head to us. We'll take a look and make adjustments to better fit when we can, or tell you if the hat shape will be a total wreck for your head. Hats should be shaped a little for fit, function and to match your facial features. Cultured Cowboy is a hat store. We have all the steamers, stretchers, shapers, etc. and over 30 years of hat experience.  

With all this said, we often steam and adjust hats to fit the inches measurement, and head shape you give us. It is a service that many stores cannot offer. Many would charge up to $10.00 or $15.00 to adjust. We include this service, if needed, in our hat pricing. 

When you see options of several colors in a Straw Hat style, you can expect the hatband, ribbons and such to complement the color shown.  Some will be Natural with a couple hatband color options. Some offer 3.5" or 4" brim or even wider widths. But, cowboys have always carved their own uniqueness. Part of that is in customizing your hatband. If you need help, or want to see more selections, just call us or check out some of the hatbands on our website. 

How do I care for My Hat? Hats are as much fun to own as they are to buy. Most straws can be lightly washed with water, and a mild detergent if needed. Click here to take a look at cleaners, stiffners, hat racks, boxes, brushes and such. Because we have spent 30 years cleaning hats, just give us a chat to ask what you might need if you are not sure. You will be amazed how nice they look with a simple brim brushing. After every so many rainstorms, you may need to apply another light coat of hat stiffener. Always remember that like painting a car, you want to use a lot of light coats. Clear lacquer can often be used to recondition straws. Lots of thin coats. Test on the underside of the crown. If this ends up a mess, no one sees the underside of the crown, anyway.

Straw hats are absorbent. They soak up sweat and stains in the same fibers that wick the moisture away from your head. This wicking and evaporation is why hats seem to be comfortably cool in the hot sun. Once stained, you can only cover the coloration. You know, there are hats they make to look all stained when you first get them. And can you believe they do charge extra for that!

You can take a single layer of a plastic food wrap, like Saran Wrap, and carefully place it between (I use scotch tape to hold it in place.) the leather sweat band inside your hat, and the straw. This will help prevent the sweat stains from coming into contact with the straw so fast. Years ago, many of the hats for police and military would have this plastic wrap sewn into the hat between the sweatband and straw. Today, this is seldom done. Yes, adding the plastic will make the hat a little more hot to wear in the heat of summer. It is a trade-out.

Any other questions? Just write them down and shoot us an email. It's your questions that wind up as comments on the Cultured Cowboy site.

 

We stock a lot of hats, most major brands. And there are sometimes a favorite hat or two you are trying to get again. Usually, when a style is changed, it is a color that is a little bit faddish, or just the hatband is changed. Be sure to call us (at the numbers below, bottom of page) and we can guide you through any selection process.  

You Might see some hats marked Best Sellers. Then you look for our No 1 Best seller. Seems year after year, our Better sellers are the fashion forward, more exclusive models. Probably because we will special order them. and we do stock some of them. Most companies do not. And in those models, the styles change rapidly. However, in the basics, Gus, Open Road, and Diamond Jim are hard to beat! The reason we mention this is that so many people ask what we sell the most of. Truth is, get a style that you like. Don't worry about the rest of the world. Show that independence that has made America great. Get the 2 or 3 that you like best.

Straw hats come to us, about a half-dozen, or dozen, nestled per box. (And these boxes come pretty often.) We repackage them and ship to you. We check UPS & USPS for your best rate. Size of box always cost more than weight on a straw hat. Many of our customers have learned that by ordering 2 at a time, the shipping is less per hat. We too can nest straw hats together. 

If you are getting a Better hat, it is a perfect time to order it with a Hat Carrier box. These are the hat carrier boxes used for protecting against airlines, or protecting against 2 yr olds.  About $39.99 for a single hat carrier. $54.99 for a double hat carrier. 

And if you are looking for a smaller profile Straw Cowboy hat or dress hat: Click Here to see Page 2 of Stetson Straw Hats.


STETSON PREMIER COLLECTION 

# SSEVOR-3140  EVILLA DE ORO - Natural
Premier 1000X

4" or 4 3/8" Crown, 3 1/2" or 4" Brim,  Profile 31, 28, or 48.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 5/8 
CC Price:  Only $369.99
Compare at:
$390.00

Available W Oval - Wide Oval

# SSOPAN-0526 OPEN ROAD - Natural
Premier 200X for 2021
4" Crown, 2 3/4" Brim. Profile 05.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $174.99
Compare at:
$200

Available R Oval - Regular Oval
Not Available at the moment

# SSELNBM2840  EL NOBLE - Natural with COGNAC band
#SSELNBC2840  EL NOBLE - Natural with BUTTERCUP band

Premier 500X
4 3/8" Crown, 3 1/2" or 4" Brim. Profile 28, 38, or 48.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 5/8 

 CC Price: $259.99
Compare at: $
280.00

Available W Oval - Wide Oval

# SSBNOE-3140  BAR NONE - Natural
Premier 100X
4 " or 4 3/8" Crown, 3 1/2" or 4" Brim. Profile 31 or 48
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 5/8 

 CC Price: $??
Compare at: $
??

Available W Oval - Wide Oval

Not Available at this Time

# SSGRFN-3042  GRIFFIN - Natural
Premier 100X
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $??
Compare at: $
??
Available R Oval - Regular Oval
Not Available at this time 



STETSON 10X COLLECTION

# SSBBOW-9544  BROKEN BOW - Natural
10X Collection
4" X 5 1/2 Crown,  4 1/2" Brim. Profile 95.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $165.99
Compare at: $
170.00

# SSCRLY-3042 CROWLEY
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
160.00

# SSFRMT-9544 FAIRMONT
10X Collection
4" X 5 1/2 Crown,  4 1/2" Brim. Profile 95.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $165.99
Compare at: $
170.00

# SSHGMN-3042 HAGERMAN
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSKNTN-3042 KENTON
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSANGSN2840 ANGUS
10X Collection
4 3/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 28.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SARPH-3042 ARAPAHO
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00
# SSBYFL-3042 BAYFIELD
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00
Not Available at the moment

# SSBKCK-9544 BUCK CREEK
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 95.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 5/8 

 CC Price: $165.99
Compare at: $
170.00

Available W Oval -  Wide Oval
Not Available at the moment

# SSCRCMK6036 CARSON
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown, 4 1/4 " Brim. Profile 60.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

Available R Oval -  Regular Oval

# SSGAIN-6842 GAINES
10X Collection
4 3/8" Crown,  4 1/8" Brim. Profile 28.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 5/8 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSGLEE-0334 GLEESON
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown, 3 1/2" Brim. Profile 03.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSGRNT-6640 GRANT T
10X Collection
4 3/8" Crown,  4" Brim. Profile 28.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSGRSR-3042 GREY STAR
10X Collection
4 3/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 5/8 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSGNFT-6642 GUNFIGHTER 
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 66.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSGUSS-5636 GUS 
10X Collection
4" X 5 1/2 Crown,  4 1/2" Brim. Profile 56
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSHYWD-6642 HAYWOOD 
10X Collection
4 3/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 66.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 5/8 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSLYNEN3042 LAYNE N
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown, 3 1/2" or 4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00
Not Available at the moment

Available R Oval - Regular Oval

# SSLWMN-2840 LAWMAN
10X Collection
4 3/8" Crown,  4" Brim. Profile 28.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00
Not Available at the moment

# SSLXTN-6534 LEXINGTON
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  3 1/2" Brim. Profile 65.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00
Not Available at the moment

# SSLLNO-3042 LLANO
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSLOBO-3042 LOBO
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSMDCM-6640 MADDOCK
10X Collection
4 3/8" Crown,  4" Brim. Profile 66.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00

# SSPATH-6844 PATHFINDER
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4", 4 1/2" Brim. Profile 68.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
16500
# SSPRIMM4834 PRIMO M
10X Collection
4 3/8" Crown,  3 1/2" Brim. Profile 48.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $1590.99
Compare at: $
165.00
# SSRNBB-4542 RINCON
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00
# SSRLGS-4144 ROLLING HILLS
10X Collection
3 3/4" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 41.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00
Not Available at the moment
# SSRYFLK8130 ROYAL FLUSH BLACK
10X Collection
3 7/8" Crown,  3" Brim. Profile 81.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00
Not Available at the moment
# SSRYFLK8130 ROYAL FLUSH NATURAL
10X Collection
3 7/8" Crown,  3" Brim. Profile 81.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00
# SSSTPT-6844 SOUTHPOINT
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4", 4 1/2 Brim. Profile 68.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00
# SSSTNH-6842 STANHOPE
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 68.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
16500
# SSWDBN-3042 WOODBURN
10X Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $159.99
Compare at: $
165.00


STETSON 8X COLLECTION

# SSBKMR-4034 BLAKEMORE 
8X  Collection
4 1/4" Crown, 3 1/2" Brim. Profile 40.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00
Not Available at the moment

# SSCNTN-9544 CENTENNIAL 
8X  Collection
4 X 5 1/2" Crown, 4 1/2" Brim. Profile 95.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00
# SSELMW-3042 ELMWOOD 
8X  Collection
4 1/8" Crown, 4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00
# SSHNIN-3042 HENNING 
8X  Collection
4 1/8" Crown, 4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00
# SSMILO-3042 MILO 
8X  Collection
4 3/8" Crown, 4 1/2" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00
# SSALMO-3040 ALAMO 
8X  Collection
4 1/8" Crown, 4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00
# SSCPRS-4034  CYPRUS
8X  Collection
4 1/4" Crown, 3 1/2" Brim. Profile 40.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00
# SSDIAJK4034 DIAMOND JIM 
8X  Collection
4 1/4" Crown, 3 1/2" Brim. Profile 40.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00
# SSOCAL-2840 OCALA N 
8X  Collection
4 3/8" Crown, 4" Brim. Profile 28.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00
# SSPLER-3042 PEELER 
8X  Collection
4 1/8" Crown, 4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 5/8 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00
Not Available at the moment
# SSSDRG-6642 SEDONA RIDGE 
8X  Collection
4 3/8" Crown,4 1/4" Brim. Profile 66.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00
Not Available at the moment
# SSWLST-3042 WILLISTON 
8X  Collection
4 1/8" Crown, 4 1/4" Brim. Profile 30.
Sizes: 6 3/4 - 7 3/4  

 CC Price: $149.99
Compare at: $
155.00


Stallion by Stetson is Stetson's Economy Straw Hat Collection - Good Hats at a Great Price!

# SSMXMOM6940 MAXIMO 
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4 1/4" Crown,  3 1/2" Brim. Profile 69.
Sizes: 6 5/8 - 7 3/4 

 CC Price: $??
Compare at: $
??.00
# SSBLLY-7342 BILLY 
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4 3/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 73.
Sizes: S-M-L-XL 

 CC Price: $49.99
Compare at: $
56.00
# SSBLZE-9442 BLAZE 
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4 1/8" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 94.
Sizes: 6 3/4-7 3/4 

 CC Price: $49.99
Compare at: $
60.00
# SSBLLK-6940 BULLOCK
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4 1/4" Crown,  4" Brim. Profile 69.
Sizes: S-M-L-XL 

 CC Price: $49.99
Compare at: $
60.00
# SSGLNE-5650 GLADSTONE 
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4" X 5 1/4" Crown,  5" Brim. Profile 56.
Sizes: 6 3/4-7 3/4  

 CC Price: $59.99
Compare at: $
65.00
# SSGLSN-5142 GLASSIN
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4 1/4" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 40.
Sizes: 6 3/4-7 3/4  

 CC Price: $99.99
Compare at: $
107.00
Not Available
# SSHRZN-4034 HORIZON 
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4 1/4" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 40.
Sizes: S-M-L-XL   

CC Price: $99.99
Compare at: $
107.00
# SSSDBY-4036 SANDY BAY 
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4 1/4" Crown,  3 3/4" Brim. Profile 40.
Sizes: 6 3/4-7 3/4  

 CC Price: $49.99
Compare at: $
55.00
# SSMLCK-5140 MULE CREEK 
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4 1/4" Crown,  4" Brim. Profile 51.
Sizes: 6 3/4-7 3/4  

 CC Price: $59.99
Compare at: $
65.00
# SSSQRE-7940 SQUARE 
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4 1/4" Crown,  4" Brim. Profile 79.
Sizes: 6 3/4-7 3/4  

 CC Price: $59.99
Compare at: $
65.00
# SSWSTE-6940 WESTENER 
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4 1/4" Crown,  4 1/4" Brim. Profile 40.
Sizes: 6 3/4-7 3/4  

 CC Price: $99.99
Compare at: $
107.00
# SSWHTH-6940 WHITE HORSE 
Stallion by Stetson Collection
4 1/4" Crown,  4" Brim. Profile 69.
Sizes: S-M-L-XL  

 CC Price: $59.99
Compare at: $
65.00

You know that 
Little Cowboys & Cowgirls
 
need real cowboy hats too. 
Stetson Children's Hats are among the best! 7X, Rated right along with Dad's hats...not junk!

They hold an inner hatband that comfortably stretches to fit almost all kids.

# SSBLJR-7336 BILLY JR 
Youth Collection
4 3/8" Crown,  3 3/4" Brim. Profile 73.
Sizes: One Size  

 CC Price: $44.99
Compare at: $
50.00
# SSROJR-B234  RODEO JR  
Youth Collection
4 1/4" Crown,  3 1/2" Brim. Profile 82.
Sizes: One Size  

 CC Price: $49.99
Compare at: $
57.00
# SSRWDY-8340 ROWDY 
Youth Collection
4 3/4" Crown,  4" Brim. Profile 83.
Sizes: One Size  

 CC Price: $49.99
Compare at: $
57.00
# SSSTGJ-7036 SHORT GO JR 
Youth Collection
4 1/4" Crown,  3 3/4" Brim. Profile 70.
Sizes: One Size  

 CC Price: $59.99
Compare at: $
67.00


    Hat Fitting Chart :  If you have a soft ruler, or tailor's tape, just measure around your head where it feels comfortable. If not, use a string around your head, then measure the string. 

HAT SIZES

USA Metric
HEAD SIZES
Inches
X Small 6 1/2 ,  6 5/8  52cm ,  53cm
20 3/8"  ,  20 3/4
Small 6 3/4 ,  6 7/8 54cm ,  55cm
21 1/8"  ,  21 1/2"
Medium 7       ,  7 1/8 56cm ,  57cm
21 7/8"  ,  22 1/4"
Large 7 1/4 ,  7 3/8 58cm ,  59cm
22 5/8"  ,  23"
X Large 7 1/2 ,  7 5/8 60cm ,  61cm
23 1/2"  , 23 7/8" 
XX Large 7 3/4  62cm
24 1/4

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