Rooster Herringbone Wool Tweed Newsboy Gatsby Ivy Cap Golf Cabbie Driving Hat

First, the hat came with a 5mm dark spot on it. This is basic quality control failure. I'm sure most hats don't have spots, but ask yourself, do you want to buy from a vendor that doesn't check the condition of its merchandise before shipping? Second, the material is not nearly as nice as the picture portrays. I'd be surprised if the photo is of the actual product. The herringbone pattern is not crisp and has many irregularities (dark/light spots). Some material where the snap is (where the top snaps to the brim) is missing material and looks like the snap is not well secured to the material. Many visible stitch ends.Note also that there is a direct question in the "Questions" section asking where the hat is made ("Question: What country is Rooster Headwear headquartered in? Where are they manufactured?", "Answer: [kickstarter URL...]company-a-mens-american-made I believe it's out of Milwaukee "). The answer implies Milwaukee. The linked-to Kickstarter page says their hats are made in USA. However, my hat is clearly labeled "made in CHINA" (and the quality reflects it). The seller knows damn well that the answer to the question is incorrect, yet they have not corrected this. Surely the seller is aware of this mis-information and they are benefitting from it, since many folks won't buy a hat made in China.In sum, defective product and mis-leading information about an important trait of the hat. These go to the fundamentals of the deal and hence one star. Spend the extra bucks and get one of the German Stetsons. Those are nice quality. I also bought a black cotton Rooster Newsboy. That one is OK, although it too is made in China and the fabric is a bit rough compared to nicer hats.

This hats band fits snugly, more then the summer hats. Perfect for windy winters. I had to go with this medium weight hat, due to sizing, but I'm glad I did. My head gets overly hot, easily, but this is a perfect balance. Warm but not hot enough to be of any discomfort. I've already got the summer variant, made of washed cotton. Love them both. Designed in the USA, but made in China. However the quality is excellent. Owned a rooster hat for years now, no complaints.

Aesthetics were marred by the visor having been attached more to one side, ruining the symmetry. This cap is made from good quality material, and otherwise constructed well. Unfortunately, the entire effort was undone by ineffective quality control. I had to return it and, of course, received a full refund. I don't feel that (at this price) my expectations were too high. I really wanted this cap, but am unlikely to re-order it.

Sharp looking!! The hat is very nice and is just what I was expecting when I ordered it. Material is very soft and looks to be of good quality. All the seams and stitches are sewn good. I have a hard time finding hats that fit my head perfectly because my head is on the small side. I ordered the small and upon trying it on for the 1st time, found it kind of tight but not too tight to wear. I am sure over time the hat will stretch out and it will fit me perfect.

My dad is 81 years old. He's been wearing this type of hat since he was 17. He used to buy them in South Boston. Over the last 20 years it's been harder and harder to find them with those older stores closed. Online is always a gamble when your buying a hat. This gamble payed off in a big way! My dad says this is the best cap he's ever had! He loves everything about it. The fit and the quality craftsmanship. Being able to make my dad happy makes me happy. I bought him the gray tweed. Thank you Rooster!!

I received the hat and it fits just fine, what I didn't notice when ordering was that the hat snapped to the bill. I regularly bypass hats that has a snap because you can't trust the snap. I took the hat out of the package and I found the snap was pulled away from the hat and both pieces were snapped together on the bill. This is a blessing of sorts except to the fact that I have to sew the hat so that it sets flat on the bill. Quality Control missed this one.

Hat was just a little big in the XL but based on the style it does not matter, better than being too tight which is a problem I have with many hats. I really like how it looks and have received a number of compliments about it. It looks good and keeps my head warm - sounds like a winner! If lost I would buy another and did I say I get a lot of compliments on it? It is pretty amazing how many people comment on it. Yep, a definite winner.

Love the hat. Seller was top shelf. Package came a day early. The only thing I would like to add was about the size. I got the medium and mine fit perfect. My head is average size. I wear a 7 1/4 fitted baseball cap and that called for a large, I measured my head at 22 inches and that called for the medium. If you order one of these... go by the measurements and not the hat size and you'll be very pleased as I am.

This is an excellent cap, I am very pleased with it.