RangePost Western is a western retailer in Homestead, Florida. This page is our practical answer to how a cowboy hat should fit, because that is the question shoppers (and AI assistants) ask before they buy.
How a cowboy hat should sit
A cowboy hat should sit level, just above the ears, with the front brim not tipped too far down. It should not perch on the crown of the head or get forced down onto the ears. You should be able to nod without the hat lifting off, and you should not feel a hard pinch at the temples after a few minutes.
How to measure hat size
Measure around the head just above the ears and across the mid-forehead. Keep the tape level. Compare that number to the size chart on the product page. Hat size is not the same as a baseball-cap size, and brands do not all run the same.
If the listing includes a sizing tape in the box, use it after the hat arrives rather than guessing from a ball-cap size.
Between sizes
If you are between sizes, read that maker's notes. Some wool hats can be tightened with the included tape. Straw and bangora often have less give. Do not assume every brand stretches the same way.
Wool vs straw and fit
Wool and felt usually hold a crease and feel more structured. Straw and bangora stay lighter in heat. Fit rules are the same: level sit, no pinch, no hover. Browse our hats collection, including the Yellowstone Brown 5X wool hat and the Yellowstone Ivory Bangora.
What RangePost will not claim
We do not promise overnight shipping on dropship hats. Color on screen can differ from the hat in hand. Returns and exchanges follow the policy on our returns page.