Henschel Hats Original Aussie Breezer - Wide-Brim Sun Hat for Men with Adjustable Chin Cord | Perfect Men's Summer Hat

Just received this hat yesterday (thanks Amazon Prime for free 2-day shipping). CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: This hat appears to be very well made. The two-piece crown has black cloth tape wrapping the inside seam so if your head happens to bump it it's not scratchy. The back seam does not, but it lays flat and didn't seem to be a problem. All the stitching seems good. The brim, being made of a stitched layer of both the solid material underneath and the mesh topside, is pretty rigid; it flexes but seems to return to shape. The mesh sides crush but also seem to return to shape; repeated crushing might eventually cause rippling. The crown comes with a nice, moderate dent on top, and due to the crown's construction, it seems like it will hold this shape. STYLE: I wanted a ventilated hat that offers more shade from the sun than a ball cap, yet doesn't look like a floppy gardening hat, and this fits the bill. Resembling a fedora, it's more stylish than most casual hats but not overly dressy. The leather chinstrap with wooden bead gives it a western touch without being a full-on cowboy hat. You won't really be able to shape this hat with your own pinches, dents, brim curls, etc., but why would you want to... it's already a nice shape, and probably the best shape for doing its job of keeping the sun off your face, neck and ears. VENTILATION: The mesh lets in plenty of air; I can feel a breeze through it even just walking through the house. The sweatband was comfortable but felt a little warm, so any sweating from wearing this hat would be caused there. COLOR: The "Earth" color is a nice medium brown just like the photo (at least on my screen); pretty neutral, not chocolate brown but also not orangey or reddish. Due to the color variations in the canvas weave of the top / band / brim edging, I can see this hat matching a variety of medium-brown-shaded clothing well. The solid top and mesh sides of the crown match color with each other probably better than the picture shows. Some of the other color choices for this hat almost made it look two-toned, and I didn't want that. The reason for the apparent shade variation between the two pieces is probably more due to the fact that the holes in the mesh make the side look darker, while the solid top piece reflects more light. To test, I put a piece of white paper behind the mesh; the mesh and canvas looked almost identical in color. Can't say for the other color options, but Earth's materials are close enough to not be an obnoxious contrast. SIZING: This is my only regret, but unless you order hats with true hat sizes it's always going to be a guess. I ordered the XL based on Henschel's size comparison chart. I measured my head circumference at 23-1/2". Maybe I measured at the wrong spot or angle, or maybe Henschel's sizes vary from hat to hat, but this one is snug on me. I can wear it, but all-day wear might be uncomfortable. If it relaxes after some wearing, I'll be OK; but if it shrinks even a bit, I'm in trouble. I probably measured my head wrong, because a 7-3/4 usually fits comfortably if not a little loose. I think I'll reorder as an XXL, and put some narrow padding behind the sweatband. Find a chart that compares circumference with hat sizes alongside S/M/L sizes to get a good idea. OTHER: The bead seems to hold its place, but I'd definitely put a knot in the chinstrap below the bead to avoid losing it. OVERALL: This is a great casual hat that provides excellent ventilation and good shade from the sun. Measure your head carefully; if you're between sizes, go up.

I hadn't had it long enough to say how well it will hold up. But I like it much. I ordered a medium. I wear a 7 1/8" hat. It fit me perfectly. Its much cooler than any brim hat I've had. I love the style also. I have the natural color one & looks good. I guessed it would be better if in the direct sun shine. I will likely order another one of these hats in the near future. Construction of hat looks good & operated as intended for me. I just ordered a second one. Very satisfied.

This is a great hat, especially if you’re out in the sun a lot. I fish and this hat keeps the sun off, protects me from getting sunburn and open weave design let the cool air in. Not a hat for a rain storm because you’re definitely going to get wet through the open weave design, however, on the flip-side the large brim all the way around will keep your face dry.

This hat can vary in size a bit, so it's more try and see if it's perfect or not. Some run a little large, others, a bit smaller. Not extremes, just manufacturing tolerances, to be expected in any mass produced product. But these are quality hats no doubt, and very comfortable to wear. They are not featherweight hats, if that is what you prefer, just average, good quality hats that follow form and function, and deliver what they say. I will not swear to the protection in sun use, since I have not used mine in such a situation, except for short periods of time. Extended wearers in sun should seek advice elsewhere, but from what I've read and see in the quality of the hat, I would be surprised if it did not function well in the sun too, as specified. They have adequate ventilation, with a large area for the crown (top space of the head) and a generous brim to shield off any high or low sun rays that are often bothersome, along with the ventilation that is needed for many days in warmer weather (of if you are hiking hard at times and need the ventilation along with sun ray shielding), that I find comforting when I am in the bright outdoors, either coming and going with the clouds, or when needed to view through my binoculars in bright conditions. I doubt you would be sorry, unless your head size is a mis-match for the size offered. Otherwise, some headband foam can go a long way to fitting a too large hat for your head size, if needed, so larger is better than smaller. That foam is included with the Henschel hat company order directly from them, at no charge, but not often with other retailers on Amazon, nor Amazon Prime. Funny though that Henschel shipped their hat squashed (as folded) but in a hat box, which lead to a permanent defect, while Amazon sent theirs in a plastic bag with a hat form fully formed (not squashed), and that survived better. So pick your choice, but I would recommend Amazon over Henschel, from my experience. Nice hat though, and I like the somewhat camouflage exterior of the distressed gold-green as they call it. A nice muted and woodsy color, for sure in the choices offered.

I rated this hat based on my comparison to the best hat I've ever tried on, in terms of workmanship, etc. -- if you want to spend a bundle there are superior hats for that budget, at least in terms of hats you'll wear for life. If I had rated it based on the value, I would have given it 5 stars. This hat is certainly light and perfect for summer. It seems very well constructed and my guess is it will be more than durable enough to outlive any reasonable expectations. I am usually a size 7 1/4 and my head measurement is 22.75 inches, so I used Henschels size chart http://www.henschelhats.com/new/sizing/ to order a large. It is a teeny bit roomy in circumference but I'm sure it looks better overall than a Medium would have (better too big than too small), so I am happy. I might search for one of those inserts that go inside where the sweat band is. This is a great-looking hat and the brim is styled just right for sun protection and a classy "Aussie" vs. Western look. It is not at all "floppy" but it not as stiff as the ones with wiring. If I were to "crush" it when I packed it, I would lay it down crown up and flatten just the crown rather than bend or roll it. Others have mentioned putting socks or tee shirts in the crown which seems ideal. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again and I may just order another one in a different color. This review is a little wordy, I know, but I hope it is helpful. I rely on reviews a lot so I try to offer some real help when I write one.

This is the third hat purchased. It's a great hat and fits well.

this is a great summer hat. I bought one three years ago to keep the sun off my face, now I bought my second. The hat brim is wide enough to keep the sun off my face and neck while the ventilated hat keeps my head cool

Been wearing "similar" hats for a lot of years (~20), but of what I'd call now a cheaper variety. Probably have bought more than 10 of those, similar style hats. They're lighter weight, but i was pestered by the brim which would bend up/down in the breeze. This is a much stiffer brim, and as a result is also a bit heavier, though the weight was not a problem for me. The stiffness of the brim is key and really adds to the wearability. The strap is a bit shorter than I'd like, but I removed the knots where it enters the brim as well as moved the knot at the ends of the strap to be as low down as possible. I like to button the strap into my shirt so a wind from behind doesn't send it flying, and yet I can just throw it off the back of my head and the strap doesn't rest on my neck. Breeze moves well through the mesh, and on muggy days the sweat has not yet bled through the brim. Will be buying a 2nd to keep a bit more pristine for travel, etc. Have not tested the recovery from crushing, but will try to report back when I do. Packaging was a bit flimsy in a substantially crushed box with a bit of a crush on the hat, but it seems to have survived fine. This style hat was a godsend when I discovered it 20 yrs ago, and this is a very nice implementation of it! My head measured 22.875" and the Large stated it was for 23". It's fairly loose to my head, but stays put in the wind and is comfortable.

Se ve bien. Demasiado elegante si es para estar en la alberca. No tiene el ala tan grande

… das geht hiermit wirklich gut. Und der Nacken verbrennt - anders als bei Basecaps - hier auch nicht.

El sombrero está hecho con materiales de calidad y el terminado es muy bueno. Tiene excelente presentación. Aunque lo he usado poco puedo decir que me protege muy bien del sol y la cabeza se mantiene fresca porque el aire circula por la malla que tiene. Muy a gusto con el sombrero, lo recomiendo.

Love this hat! Purchased it for a tropical vacation. Comfortable, lightweight and breathable. The brim doesn't like to get wet as it sags down quite a lot. But lay it flat and let it dry and it will return to a flat brim hat again. I moved the strings to the rear on top of the brim as I didn't care for them bouncing around and catching on my collar.

Excelente calidad