'Large' was perfect for my size 7.5 noggin. This replaces the same model I accidentally left behind at Kindness Ranch, in Wyoming, after last year's eclipse... I loved that hat! I had customized the hatband with a small turquoise bead and reshaped the brim from the standard 'Cowboy/Aussie' to a slightly asymmetrical Fedora - one side of brim curving slightly up, the other side brim slightly down, and an off-center dip in the front. I've done the same with this new one.

This hat offers ample ventilation, a reinforced peak, and a hatband with an interesting pattern, but slightly oversized for my taste. The stampede strings are also a bit chunky, so I may replace them with a thinner leather string. Some may object that the string grommets are not snug to the brim, but having them spaced farther out gives you more versatility when it comes to eyewear.

As others have noted, this arrived moderately dented due to the use of normal Amazon packaging -- standard cardboard box w/ no top or bottom padding for brim or crown, just a few bubble pods to keep it from shifting sideways. However, unless the straw is actually torn, a little bit of careful steaming and reshaping is all it needs. (If you're new to shaping hats, read up on the techniques first.)

My grandpa always wore a well-ventilated Cattleman-style straw hat when working on his Colorado ranch in the summer heat, but this semi-Fedora style is a better match for my trail hiking and 'round town lifestyle. Functional + Value + Quality + Class.

Received the hat in a plastic bag! But, only had one small crush in it and pushed out just fine. My head measures a 7 1/4 but other Stetsons I've had were on the large size so I end up with a Stetson 7. This hat is just a little to loose, fits fine not loose but looser than I expected. I like the hat and have many compliments in the few times I've worn it.

This is a very nice hat. The problem was it came all crushed up. Very poor packaging. I will keep the hat and hope on a really hot humid day the wrinkles will come out. I have a small head, right between a small and a medium. I ordered a small and it is a very tight fit. It did stretch some to get it on my head.

Hat arrived deformed and the top of the hat was torn. I think this was cause of the plastic bag it was in and the box was not talk enough. The hat is very soft and more floppy than expected. To bad it is damaged. Returning.

I love this hat and have purchased at a local store many times. It's my go-to for sun protection in the summer. Found it on Amazon for a lot less than I pay at the local store so I gave it a shot, but... as other reviewers claim, they jammed it into a box that was too small and deformed the brim. Not sure if it can be steamed or not, but it's not worth the hassle. I'm returning it and will buy again from my local store. Great hat, poor packaging! Also, these are hand-made in Mexico so there is some variance in sizing. The one I received was labeled Large, but was significantly bigger than the others I've had and fit more like an XL. I'd give the hat 5 stars if they didn't ruin it with the packaging! Glad Amazon has an easy return policy.