The Rooster Cogburn is a hat that can trace its roots back to the working Cowboys and Cattle Trails of the Old West and was brought into modern memory through John Wayne’s portrayal in the original “True Grit”. The movie made it famous, but the shape itself comes from the kind of hats worn by lawmen, stockmen, and hard-traveling cowboys who needed something that could stand up to wind, weather, and long miles in the saddle. This is a style born out of necessity, not decoration.
This hat is styled with that work in mind. The crown is 6 1/2 inches, styled with familiar dents on both sides, almost like the wearer constantly grabbed the center when taking of the hat. The brim is 4 inches and the edge is bound, giving it a steady, usable edge that holds up to rain, sun, and dust. Made from 10X fur felt, this is a hat that earns its character over time. Work, honest wear, and weather leave their mark, making each one as individual as the cowboy who wears it.
At home on the ranch, in town, or out on the trail, this hat is made for long days and honest work. It belongs to the tradition of Stockmen and Cowboys of the Old West—folks who needed gear they didn’t have to think twice about.
- Styled after John Wayne’s Rooster Cogburn hat from True Grit
- 10X fur felt
- 6 1/2 inch hand-shaped crown
- 4 inch bound brim
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Hand styled in our Iowa shop, Our hat emphasizing honest work and lasting Old West style and charm.
