The Cowboy Boot

Wearing a broad-brimmed hat complete with a high crown goes as far back as the 13^th century when Mongolian horsemen wore them. The reason for these hats to have tall crowns according to cowboy hat enthusiasts is that it provided insulation for the wearer’s head. The wide brim on the other hand functioned as a shade. In hot, sunny climates such as Mexico for example, broad-brimmed hats are quite useful. The sombrero worn by Mexican horsemen of old is one good example.

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Historical accounts on when the cowboy hat was invented are actually debatable and according to experts, it is not even clear when this type of hat started to be called a cowboy hat. It is interesting to note that Westerners did not really have a standardized headwear. In fact, people who moved to the western part of the United States wore different types of hats. This includes top hats, remains of Civil War headgears, derbies and sailor hats among others.

Contrary to what many people believe, it was the bowler who won the hearts of the people from the west and not the beloved cowboy hat. The bowler’s popularity prompted American author, gourmand and photographer Lucius Beebe to call the bowler’s hat as “the hat that won the West”. The cowboys of old who took care of farm animals and of crops in that part of America already wore broad-brimmed hats to protect themselves from the heat of the sun. These hats like the modern cowboy hat we are so familiar with also had high crowns. Although no one knows who really invented the cowboy hat, credit still goes to John Batterson Stetson who made the Boss of the Plains in 1865.

The water proof hat became an instant hit in the west. Apart from this feature, cowboys also loved the fact that they were lightweight and were easy to adjust depending on the size of the user’s head.

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Most ladies agree that there is just something about a man in a cowboy hat. Apart of course from the sheer sexiness of a cowboy hat and Hollywood’s projection of it, a good cowboy hat will surely make a woman drool –pardon us.

According to cowboy hat experts, it takes about 2 to 6 hours to make a good cowboy hat and that on its own is a telltale sign that cowboy hats aren’t cheap. Although there are the inexpensive kind that one can buy from the department store, getting a cowboy hat from the assembly line is definitely not the same as getting a Stetson.

The Stetson Hat Company has been making great cowboy hats since 1865 –remember boss of the plains? Yep, there you go. It is interesting to note that cowboys from history wore Stetsons and this even includes Calamity Jane.

So what makes a cowboy hat sexy? According to our search for data online, many women think cowboy hats are sexy because well, they could not explain it actually but one thing is for sure –it makes women sigh.

Cowboys are different. In fact, they are a different brand of men. Against the metrosexual, the cowboy is definitely the better choice for those who want to be treated as women. This is of course a bias among those who are in love with cowboy hats and men who wear them but hey, cowboy hats are super sexy and this is something many women cannot deny.

If you are looking into buying your first cowboy hat, make sure that you get a felt hat. The more Xs there are in the hat, the better but buyer beware, this can be quite expensive. Not to worry though because the more beaver there is in a cowboy hat, the longer it will last.

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What are the things you have to take into consideration when buying a cowboy hat? The first question that comes to mind is choosing which type of material would you like your hat to be made out of. Although straw hats can be rather attractive and also provide good ventilation for the head of the wearer, felt hats are usually the top choice for many cowboys.

Why Get A Felt Hat?

A good quality cowboy hat made from felt can last for a very long time -20 years or a little over to be exact. Buying a hat like this one means you will be investing your money on a lifelong investment so do not be turned off by the higher price ranges.

Cowboy Hats: Size and Fitting

Do you know what your cowboy hat size is? A size 7 hat for example is a hat that will fit someone who has a head with a circumference of 7 x 3.145 or 22 inches.  One has to note however that different hats and different models are sized differently too so it would be best to go to a brick and mortar store and see how certain sizes fit you.

Colors

What color should you choose? The usual colors used on felt cowboy hats include white, brown, black and silver. Other colors are available too but this all depends on the felt used on these hats.

How Round Should The Hat Be?

This all depends on your taste. The oval of the hat depends on one person to the next since there are those who have more oval heads while others are more of the oblong kind i.e. longer oval.

The crown and the crease should also be taken into consideration but this of course depends on the individual who wears the hat.

Movie cowboys have made cowboys into Western icons but what really made their debut in the cinemas a lot better are the cowboy boots and the cowboy hats they wear. This time however, we shall focus our energies on cowboy hats.

Brokeback Mountain may not be a popular among cowboys but the cowboy hats in this movie are actually very nice –they are simple yet rather sexy.

The 1954 film that starred Marilyn Monroe and Matt Calder called River of No Return is also a good cowboy movie where you can see some good cowboy hats. If you want some of these hats, you can go to The Last Best West.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford also known as The Assassination of Jesse James shows Brad Pitt rocking black cowboy boots.

Another cowboy film from Brad Pitt that one can look at is Legends of the Fall. The film released in 1994 also stars Anthony Hopkins. Brad Piit wears a classic cowboy hat in this movie and needless to say –he looks super hot.

The 1992 film directed by Clint Eastwood starring himself and Gene Hackman is a wonderful movie where one can see uber cool cowboy hats.

In 2003, Kevin Costner directed the American Western film Open Range starring himself, Diego Luna, Robert Duvall, and Abraham Benrubi. The film shows different styles of cowboy hats as well as a range of ways you can shape your hat. The latter of course depends entirely on the wearer.

There are other movies one can refer to but these movies mentioned here by far showcases the best cowboy hats ever. This of course depends on your taste but considering that these are western films, you will surely see something you’d like. When you see something you like, you can just research and find that particular cowboy hat.