The style of this hat was inspired by John Wayne’s hat from Tall in the Saddle (1944), one of his early Western films where the clothing and gear were shaped to reflect the look of the Old West. The hat itself comes from a much older tradition, drawing from the felt hats worn by cowboys, ranch hands, and working men who shaped their hats for long days outside. It is a style with its roots in the frontier, where a good hat was made to be worn, used, and trusted day after day.
Hand styled with a 5 inch telescoped crown and a 3 3/4 inch hand-shaped brim, this hat is made with the kind of details that gave Western hats their character. The crown and brim shape give it a distinct look, while the hand-shaped brim allows for a natural finish rather than a perfectly matched appearance. A narrow hat band keeps the design simple and practical, much like the working hats that served a purpose beyond just appearance. In the Old West, a good hat was a tool as much as it was part of a man’s everyday gear, protecting him from the sun, wind, and weather.
Made for horseback riding, ranch work, outdoor use, or a day around town, this hat is meant to be worn the way a good Western hat has always been worn. It will pick up the marks of its owner over time, taking on a little more character with every season it spends in use.
- Inspired by John Wayne’s Tall in the Saddle (1944)
- 5 inch telescoped crown with hand-shaped brim
- 3 3/4 inch brim with narrow hat band
Inspired by the hat worn by John Wayne in Tall in the Saddle, this style keeps the look of an early Western film while staying true to what a good hat was made for — time outdoors, hard work, and everyday wear
