Global Rating: 4.00 from 1 reviews.
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Stetson Temple Fedora (4/5) | Sep 6, 2009 | Robert Solomon | Brooklyn Ne US |
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The Stetson Temple Fedora is truly an excellent hat, made with all the fine materials and care and attention to detail that would be expected of such a well-respected manufacturer. Two caveats, however, prevent it from getting a full five stars: (1) The felt of the caribou (grey) model, despite its high quality and warmth, is subject to sun-bleaching and discoloration from being handled. Oils from the skin of the hands build up on the crown from handling and create a pale discoloration that cannot be removed even by professional cleaning. (2) Do exercise care in measuring before ordering, and it might do to call the vendor about sizing before ordering. My previous Stetson fedora of the same model at size 7-1/8 (57) was just a tad loose on my head, but a small strip of filler material under the headband made it perfect. However, when I ordered a replacement hat at the exact same size, it proved itself to be rather too tight and had to be exchanged for the next size up. Considering that I have no less humility than the next person, it's rather unlikely that my head has grown. All in all, it's a classy, classic hat that easily evokes America's "Best Generation," and with only minor flaws to keep it from getting the top rating. |
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