I bought my first version of this hat in June of 2009 while on vacation riding in the Tater Tot Rally on the trail of the Coeur d'Alene from a gift shop. I still wear it most days. The second I bought from The Village Hat Shop some years later and it is still serviceable. I made the third purchase not out of need, but for convenience, but what a disappointment. It does not fit. The headband is too large, and does not fit snugly as the other two, and the brim has wrinkles pressed into it. Very shoddy workmanship. Not worth sending back for a refund. Will definitely miss not being able to buy this hat in future.
I've owned, and given away, several "Indiana Jones" hats over the years, but this is by far the best one and worth every penny of the purchase price.
I chose this model because it’s not a traditional western and not a fedora either. Something in between and unusual. The model name comes from its inspiration: The Outlaw Josey Wales. I purchased my normal hat size and it was right on. The quality of the straw is excellent: thick, sturdy, and moldable like clay when damp. Its handles rain beautifully. I’m very satisfied.
