American hat co vs Resistol straw

In this video I will be comparing the Resistol 20x straw hat to American hat company 20 star straw hat.

[@fedora5960]

Great review, I wish you had mentioned that the American hat will perform better in the rain and if it were to fall off and land in the mud it would be easier to wipe it off and go. I have a Resistol Straw as well and it's a great hat but the American Hat Company just takes it to the next level.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Yes that is very tru and it is a very important part of it I completely forgot to mention that that lacker definitely helps with that also the resistol gets yellow from sweat stains very easily but not the American. I hope your comment is read by viewers so they see that benefit as well thanks for the reminder and for your support.

[@samgaitan3912]

American is a quality company but they have never quite fit me just right even in the same size of 7 3/8 long oval.Resistol fits me like a glove every time.I do have two Resistol 20X Tuff Enuff hats and they are very tough and long lasting.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

That is awesome the best thing is to find a head that works the best for you and stick with that brand if the American does not fit you right then that is very understandable not everyone has the same Head shape and that makes a huge difference but I will tell you that with the American hat if you ever go to someone who will put a little bit of steam on it and allow it to conform it will definitely change the way the hat feels and you could enjoy the great quality of the American. Thank you so much for commenting and your support.

[@chriscastillo6299]

I too have the same issue lol I go back to the resistol straw, but love my stetson felt, the felt has been stomped on multiple times and reshaped. The resistol I only got one season out of before the lacquer completely went limp, but fits my head better then the American

[@RexMcCutcheon22]

American all day just love the hats never had one I didn't like.

[@WesternWearEnthusiast]

Very informative informative. You did a fine job of pointing out subtle differences in the hats that some people may never have thought to look for. It is definitely apparent that the lacquer used for each hat is quite different. Well done video, Lionel!!

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Thank you so much my friend. There is so much to these hats and I’m glad I could let folks know what the difference are between the too I am glad you liked it.

[@bryanboard65]

I grew up with Stetson and Resistols, no one in the upstate of SC carried anything else at the time. But now I may have to road trip to find an American! I'm still mostly a felt hat wearer, year-round, but I would like to have a good straw hat for our hot southern summers! Thanks for the great review!

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

It is my pleasure my friend I enjoy bringing you guys these great reviews and I’m sure when you try on an American straw and an American felt you will see what the differences I’m telling you this from experience and a guy that really liked Stetson and Resistol but just found the American to be that much better

[@lredbull2387]

Another great product review. Obviously following you here and on FB, I knew which you would prefer. At the same time I appreciate the comparisons and differences and your personal experience with them.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Thank you my friend I’m glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your support

[@saleemwaheed9956]

I love both hats! Great details’

[@keepondoubletruckin8466]

American all day outdoor in TX! I only relaquar once in 3 yrs Thanks great clip

[@michaelpro2800]

New to straw hats & Felt hats well new to western wear. I bought an Ariat straw hat just cause I like the way it looked compared to the other straw hats they had in this particular store. After that I went to another store the following week and bought a Stetson Skyline 6 x black felt hat. I really like the Stetson! Doing my homework thanks for these videos I’m learning a whole bunch. Thinking for next straw just might be the American hat.

[@ChickenTendies03]

I will like to say I have never seen a channel like yours or cowboy cartel group and I’m glad their are now I absolutely enjoy watching y’all’s videos and I came from cowboy cartel group videos I saw your videos in my recommendations. I subscribed and put my notifications on for your channel and for cowboy cartel and thank you for making this video and for the felt video I really enjoyed them and learned a lot and decided on what brand I want American Hat Company now I just have to save up for a Black 40X Or 100X in 5inch brim.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

I am so happy to hear that Joe from cowboy cartel and I are great friends and I am very grateful for your support and you will love the American hat.

[@jimcollins9999]

I enjoyed the review & comparison of those 2 fine hats! 👍

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@theburningelement.6447]

Beautiful hats

[@superslice761]

Stetson hats are more oval and fit me like a glove right off the bat. I pretty loyal, but after this review, im gonna try those brands on.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

I’m sure if you feel like the oval shape of a Stetson is comfortable you will love the feel of an American. Please let me know how it goes when you get one and thanks for the support.

[@gerlandkent6377]

[keep, you're videos rolling in]👍👍

[@chriscarr5429]

I have a resistol in blue I have had it since 1982. It's self conforming hand creased. My hat is 42 years old and still fits very well. I am in the process of buying a gone country that's made by stetson.

[@michaelfox2989]

Great review,,,I AM going to try them out...Ive a Larry Mahan that. Nice fit..

[@holdthatblaow]

My main hat is a Stetson Lobo 10x straw. I love that thing. I do own two Resistol straws as well but the fit was never as good as my Lobo right out the box.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Oh that makes sense so the thing about Resistol is that it is long oval and Stetson is round So if you do try the American I would definitely recommend you to get one in round oval and I guarantee you will love the fit and quality. Thank you for your support

[@user-cz3fw4uu4v]

I like Resistol, it's a good brand. I was raised with it. But after trying American I'm hooked.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

I agree with you. When resistol stuck with making cowboy hats and were a smaller company they were awsome but as they changed into a big commercial company that made apparel and boots they’re hat quality lowered but American hat company stuck to only selling cowboy hat’s and they are not looking to do anything more then that because quality is priority for them and you can feel it in the hat.

[@Matua1]

Haha you gotta think outside of the box.

[@memags]

I have both Resistol and American straw. Love my American. Just a better fit and comfort. Have 2 nice Resistol felts. Need to check out an American to see.

[@dangregg3189]

Great honest review. I've only wore Resistol Just because that's what's available here. And I really like Resistol. But I will buy an American hat to compare. Thanks.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Thank you sir for your kind words there’s nothing wrong with resistol but once you try an American, it is hard to go back to another hat When you get your American, don’t forget to post it on our page and talk about what you thought of the comparison .

[@1996Gtalum]

Great review. Thanks.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Thank you.

[@SoldierAndrew]

Wore Resistol straw hats many years then got an Ariat western straw hat and it's more comfortable thanks to the inside band.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Try American and you won’t go back to anything else.

[@OfficialTeeLucero]

The American Hat are hands down the best of the best 🔥 don't get me wrong I love my Resistol hats but American Hat is my personal favorite and it seems to wear longer.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Yes most definitely and they better and are a higher quality. Thank you so much for your support.

[@brunningwolf]

I ordered 4 more hats last week

[@ManuelSanchez-iq5vt]

Great Video 👍

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Thank you my friend I appreciate your support.

[@yaaqoubeliyyahu5783]

American 🇺🇸 Hats hands down!!! 👍

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Yes I agree➕✖️🇺🇸

[@gerlandkent6377]

[thank, you for you're video]👍👍

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

My pleasure. Thank you for supporting the channel.

[@mariusrusu8261]

Good morning beautiful beautiful hat 🤠🇹🇩🖐️

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

Great review. American is the way to go.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Most definitely. Thank you sir.

[@hadlyerickson9307]

Resistol straws and American felts. Only way to go.

[@jjb2203]

I’ve only worn 2 brands of straw hats which are Stetson and Atwood but I might check out American

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

For sure I’ve never tried Atwood but I can tell you that if you get American it will be a treat they are absolutely amazing and if you haven’t had a chance to check out the video where I did the factory tour take a look it is really amazing. Thank you for the support!

[@elcurandero44]

,,,Resistol for me partner.

[@samgaitan3912]

Lionel I’m sure you’ve covered this before,if a hat leaves a mark or feels tight on the forehead it’s the wrong shape as in round oval vs long oval.Too much space on the side and tight in the front means a long oval may fit better.Trying to stretch or force the wrong shape of hat on will mot only be uncomfortable bit the brim will either be crooked on the side or turned up in the back regardless of brand.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Yes that is true but essentially both of these hats are long oval and that is what is best for me like I said this Resitol is the best fitting resistol for me in that shape and size as well as the American but the lacquer that is used by American along with its lamb skin band makes it much more supple and easier to conform so it is more comfortable then the resistol is so that is where I saw the major difference.

[@samgaitan3912]

Yes,sir,like boots,hats are a very personal thing.Thank you again for the great content

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

@@samgaitan3912 It is my pleasure my friend thank you so much for your support.

[@DanBCooper]

Appreciate these videos brother. Hey do you know the crown measurements of those hats ? Wanting something with less than 5” crown. I usually wear low crown Atwood’s ( 4 3/4” ). Would like an AHC hat, or the resistol, but worried the crown is too high.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

So definitely the American is going to be taller of a crown at 6 inches compared to the Resistol at 4 1/8 I think the shortest American Crown is the 7400 and that is a 5 inch but I would tell you not to go any lower than that because then it affects the fit a bit unless you prefer that fit. Thank you so much for the kind compliment and the support as usual

[@brianbiggs2193]

Tough call

[@gabolujan3109]

I grew up with Resistol hats but I want an American Hat.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

I’ve owned Resistol and they make a nice hat but once you were in American, it’s hard to go back to Resistol, at least that was my experience. Thank You for your comment and support of the channel

[@vladimirlopez7840]

I wish American hat company would send hats to the east coast. I’m in Florida and you can’t find them here.

[@DanBCooper]

Breaking code and adding a second comment. But I was wondering if anyone can even find an AHC or higher end Resistol straw for purchase ? I found an AHC 8300, Boot Barn had one in stock, so I bought it. I wanted that AHC 7800, but can't find them anywhere. I called my local western store, they laughed at me and said they have 367 AHC hats on order, and looking at next year to receive them. And they're not taking orders. Is this nation wide ?

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Hey my friend just wanna start off by saying no codes broken at all you can comment as many time as possible and I would be always more than happy to answer any of your questions. So as you saw in the factory tour American hat company is really hard at work trying to resupply all their retailers so yes they are saying it might be by next year but it very well could be sooner as shipments are leaving the factory all the time and going to the stores. There are a few stores that have taken bigger orders when it was time to put it in and are more likely to have the hat you are looking for I will check Jobe’s hats the best hat store and NRS and if they have it they will be more than happy to shape it up for you and send it to you. I hope it helps you in finding the hat you were looking for.

[@DanBCooper]

@@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663 Dude thank you for that advice. I don’t get out much, so I hadn’t heard of those retailers before. Found my 7800 on the Best Hat Store website, all set to shape and ship to me. Much thanks 👊🏼🇺🇸 Btw warning to all - I received the 8300 from Boot Barn online yesterday, it was damaged in the box. The literally just threw the hat in a box loose. Needless to say it was bent up when I got it. Won’t be dealing with BB online again. They’re even going to charge me $10 to send it back for my refund.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

@@DanBCooper that is Awsome to here about best. As far as boot barn I would definitely let them know that you should not pay the $10 it is not about the money it is the principle Of how the hat came they should be apologizing to you and giving you a store credit instead

[@elcurandero44]

,,,it sure was a shoot-out!

[@gregthompson9434]

I’ll take both . The end

[@mikeogden5256]

Jesus Christ that’s a HARD Choice! 🤨

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Easy choice for me sir. American hat company all the way

[@MoldAdvice1]

Jesus Christ is the Right Choice Sir..

[@SunsetOrganicLabs]

What size brim is your American Hat Company? 4 1/2 or 4 1/4?

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

In this video, it’s a 4 1/4 inch I do however prefer the 4 1/2 inch.

[@SunsetOrganicLabs]

@@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663Awesome! I needed help choosing a brim size for an American Hat I want to order. Thank you for the feedback! Beautiful hats btw! 🤠🫡💯

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

@@SunsetOrganicLabs thank you sir and I can tell you all across-the-board. You can never go wrong with an American. I’m sure you’re gonna love it.

[@bobbywilson1698]

Is American Hat paying you? Best straw hat I own is made by Bailey. Fits like a glove.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Thanks for watching the video. No American hat company is not paying me but I think there hats are really amazing quality and i really do like them over all the other brands that I’ve tried but I have not tried Bailey straw hats. After trying out multiple brands I have decided to become a brand ambassador for American hat company because I believe they make the best hat’s.

[@albertwoods3921]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I was taught to understand that the ribbon should be on the left side for men And the way you show these hats it looks like they're on the right side which are for women Just looking for a little clarification thanks

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Hey Albert, thanks for commenting. So all of my hats have the bow or the buckle on the left side as a standard cowboy hat wold no I’m not sure about decorative hats for women where I’ve seen the bow on the right side, but as far as cowboy hats, all the companies now make just cowboy hats and you’re a worn by men or women the shape really speaks to their facial features, but all of them are on the left side, including Charlie one horse, which is a company that makes a lot of hat for women which is owned by the Stetson company along with resistol but all of them are on the left side as the standard now the camera angle might have played a trick on your being able to see that both of my Bows are on the left side on these hats.

[@reachvictoria3386]

The video appears to be reversed, which is evident when you see “American Hat Company” or “Resistol” is the sweat bands and under the crown.

[@urieldelgado6179]

What size is the crown of each one?

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

I no longer on the resistol, so I’m not sure, but the American is definitely a 6 inch crown, and the resistol was definitely shorter of a crown where it was too short to fit comfortably on my head

[@bellyfullofbadberries502]

What is your AHC crown and brim shape?

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

On this one it is a Minnick crown and a CHL brim.

[@luismijares8878]

@@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663 whats the brim length?

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

@@luismijares8878 the brim is a 41/4

[@monkeytwitch6463]

Do you get paid by either of these companies for these reviews?

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

No sir I do not.

[@monkeytwitch6463]

@@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663 Good deal. Everything seems slanted to AHC, it made me wonder. Although, they do make awesome hats. I watched some videos of their factory and people. Quality business.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

@@monkeytwitch6463 yes sir I really did like Stetson and the other brands but once I tried AHC I really loved it and I did become a brand ambassador for them. They are definitely the best hats on the market and I also did a video of the factory tour as well as my friend Joe Bradburn from the cowboy cartel group if you look into my channel, you will be able to see the factory tour.

[@elcurandero44]

...top dogs.

[@mikeogden5256]

Bangoura straw used to be the best…. Didn’t it?

[@edgarmendoza4112]

What about felt?

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Definitely American hat company. That is all they do is make hats and they have a true passion for it. That’s why they are a little harder to get it’s not about pumping out the product it’s about delivering the best product they could so if you could get your hands on an American hat that you like Get it you will never regret it. American Hat co. Vs rodeo king felt Hat’s kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmLElqKsabudpK8 American hat company 20X hat review cowboy, cartel, collaboration kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5fYZol6qZqkp9k

[@ramirovega7683]

Cos is a really cowboy hat in TX

[@elcurandero44]

,,,straw is expensive.

[@bonvivant869]

What could have been an excellent video review turned out to be like Chinese water torture...Aah,,Aah, Aah, Aah...every sentence you stutter "Aah". You need to work on your speaking skills, I couldn't get past the first five minutes.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Sorry about that it was one of my early videos and I wasn’t as good on camera at the time. Thanks for sharing.

[@Matua1]

Lengthy video but it was well put together. I value your time and enthusiasm. Go American but go for the best.

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Thank you very much.