BARMAH HATSSquashy Fullgrain Leather Hat - Item 1026

the braided leather band is affixed with some weak glue, a cheap aspect of an otherwise beautiful item. I'd prefer no glue at all, perhaps using the Barmah logo as a pin (the logo clip came off easily when pulled, and part of the band came unglued simultaneously). If this hat were $25 cheaper, or from China, I would expect something like this. But this hat is quite pricey and made in the USA, so I'm little disappointed. However, with the canvas storage bag, sizing bands, and otherwise high quality, it is still a good value and I would recommend. The leather is flawless, soft, and has that smell you only get with genuine full grain. The fit was exactly as described. Overall a great buy, but don't think you can take off that braid without leaving glue behind,as with many of the cheaper hats on here. The band looks good though, so why take it off anyway? I was glad the logo came off easily, tbh. I'd have left it if it were silvery metal.

I already have a Barmah hat that I love (made in Australia from pigskin), but it's suede and not well suited for the rain. I bought this one to use when it rains. I was a bit bummed to find that the leather used to make this hat is about half the weight of the one used to make my other hat, so it doesn't feel near as sturdy. I did treat it with mink oil and it's held up to some light rain just fine - I haven't yet tried in one our steady rains. But, when I tested it after treating it with mink oil, I found the black die readily came off on my hand, even though it had not done so when treating it. So, I'm a bit concerned that a long walk in steady rain will leave my face looking like a horror picture. If I find this does not happen, I'll add a star. The fit is pretty close to my other hat, just a tiny bit more snug. It does hold it's shape like my other hat.

The materials and workmanship that went into this Australian Outback hat is nothing short of excellent. It was a perfect fit as well. There is a narrow band on the outer rim of the hat that is not leather. It is some sort of nylon-type material, probably affording longer wear on an edge that might otherwise fray over time. I'm not sure how the nylon-type material will hold up, but I expect years of enjoyment out of it. The hat came well-packaged in a box, not folded flat. I simply have nothing of a negative nature to say about the hat and the company that makes it. Five stars with enthusiasm!

My husband wanted to replace the one he had and loves the hat he had to send this back it was to small but ordered another and fits great.

The quality of the hat is great. It came in good condition without creases and blemishes. Seems to run a little (maybe half a size) big, but I also ordered a bigger size because I was afraid it would be small. Comes with a kit to size down the hat, so it’s definitely best to buy a larger size. My boyfriend loved the hat!

This is a nice looking, well made hat. My only complaint is that I wish the brim were a bit more shapable. I know that goes against the fold up qualities, but still a negative for me. At any rate, this is a great hat for sunny weather. No regrets.

Great hat although it was to small. I returned it with no problems. Ordered 1 size bigger and also a little different style. I couldn’t be happier. It’s a great hat well worth the $$. I will purchase more. Great company as well.

I bought this hat as a Christmas gift for my husband. It fits him perfect and so does the style looks great on him. The down side of the hat. The shape of the hat does not stay still like other cowboy hat do. It needs to be careful not put other hat on top of it by accident because it may cause the hat out of shape. Beside this so far it is a nice stylish hat for cause day.