Custom Shaping a Rodeo King Cowboy Hat - High Roller Hat Shapers

For Neel's 50th birthday he wanted a REAL cowboy hat. So after much research and shopping, we lucked out and found the exact hat he was looking for: A Rodeo King, 60X Pecan with an open crown which he could have custom shaped to his liking. Fortunately José from High Roller Hat Shapers at Rough Stock Western Wear was able to do it while we waited and filmed. Enjoy watching the art of hat shaping...
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[@justincampos9942]

sheesh such a good friend happy birthday i’m getting into the cowboy hat culture enjoy it and going to carry it out congrats on the hat

[@dirtpony]

We love our hats!! Felt for the cooler weather and straw for the hot. You'll never need an umbrella again! ;-) It's so much fun to make a statement and create your own personal style. Wishing you the best!

[@steventurner9098]

I love going to a real hat shop and getting a quality hat custom shaped, Happy Birthday and nice hat!!!

[@dirtpony]

So true indeed!! Neel says thank you very much 🤩

[@SpeedGoat18]

Thank you sir!

[@ashleysmith2109]

@@dirtpony Love watchin' a good hat shaper work! Not sure what shop y'all videoed this at, but Stages West in Pigeon Forge on the strip is a good place to go. That's where me and my husbands got our Greeley's on our honeymoon.

[@dirtpony]

@ashleysmith2109 How nice for you guys!!! Hat shaping is an art and its such a mesmerizing thing to watch. We were at Rough Stock in Raleigh NC. Sometime when we're out towards Pigeon Forge again, we will stop in there, thanks for the tip!

[@ashleysmith2109]

@@dirtpony glad to give it. If we ever make it out that way we'll look it up!

[@joelebstein]

What a trip. Just picked up a rodeo king. Same hat, same crown shape, same brim shape, same color. What a trip! My favorite hat

[@saxman7131]

The hat looks great. Happy birthday

[@SpeedGoat18]

Thanks so much buddy!

[@dirtpony]

Dang dude, you are a HELLA sax player!!

[@saxman7131]

@@dirtpony thank you.

[@skylinemusik1]

That shape is awesome!

[@jackcrespo2900]

Nice 🤠. Happy Birthday.

[@dirtpony]

Neel says Thank You!!! He's still in love with this hat!

[@SpeedGoat18]

Thank you sir!

[@cyclonasaurusrex1525]

You two are adorable together.

[@tommyroberts867]

Nice hat

[@salskars6637]

Nicely done. Awesome shape choice. Happy belated birthday.

[@dirtpony]

Thank you!! It was the first time either of us had a custom shaping, but I can tell you it won't be the last! Jose is awesome!

[@SpeedGoat18]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate it!

[@OBSityproblems]

Met Jose about 5 yrs ago at a different western store is nice to see him doing his thing and became a pro at this craft

[@blackhatbushcraft]

Nice hat! Jose did a great job! I have been to this store once, my daughter loved the astronaut suit lol! I am like you guys, I wear a western hat everyday. I love ‘em! It’s almost time to swap the nice straw I have been wearing all summer for a felt hat and I think I need a new fresh hat myself 🙂 I need to make the short trip over to this shop and get one shaped soon. BTW, that Dragon shirt is very cool! I am assuming it refers to the Tail of the Dragon in TN since you guys ride. Take care and be safe out there.

[@dirtpony]

@blackhatbushcraft yes, tail of the dragon! We ride it often. It always a good time to pop into the shop isn't it? Jose rocks! I wish I could wear my felt all year long....

[@blackhatbushcraft]

@@dirtpony I was wondering, you mentioned in the video that you watch Jose shape hats on video. Where could I find those videos?

[@yaddi3434]

Nice

[@Mookie21378]

Just got my 47th year birthday a Stetson Cattle Man straw hat...and loving it...🤠

[@dirtpony]

@@Mookie21378 excellent choice! Happy birthday!

[@ErnestMatute]

Can you you make a video showing how you carry a cowboy hat while riding your bike please

[@dirtpony]

Hi Ernest! I carry mine one of two ways... when I'm on my adventure bike, I put it in my top case. But when I'm on my sport bike, I put it in my HUSBAND'S top case. 🤠 Lol. If he is not riding with me and I'm on the sportbike, I ride with a ball cap. 😞. I could put it in a light back pack if I really wanted to (they make them specifically for cowboy hats), but I don't care for that option for several reasons. Let us know if you come up with a good way to carry yours!

[@keithfreeman4205]

Epic Day

[@SpeedGoat18]

Great Day, Glad you were there buddy!

[@Lu-M_xz]

Love the crease. Wondering if it could work on a fedora and with my face shape. 👋

[@dirtpony]

I love that crease too! When I get one done I'm sure I'll go with something similar. I tend to go to shops and try on lots of styles to see what works on my face. When you do yours let me see it!

[@Fran.DeTudoUmPouco]

Muito bom parabéns. 🇧🇷

[@dirtpony]

Muito obrigado!! 😊

[@cperez1320]

Nice hat, what is that brim shape called I love it

[@dirtpony]

@@cperez1320 let me get my husband to reply.... it does look fantastic.

[@cperez1320]

Thank you

[@dirtpony]

@cperez1320 k, he's already asleep, so I'll make sure he responds tomorrow. Have a great night!

[@SpeedGoat18]

Thanks buddy!..Its a modified J.B..Wide as I could it..Its 9 inches across the front with a modified brick crown. I can't say enough about the 60x Beaver blend in this Rodeo King. Its razor sharp and super soft to the touch. Thanks for the comment! 🤠

[@jaytay7989]

I inherited an old Stetson with a huge 5” crown. Is there a shape/style/way to shape it so the crown is closer to 4-3/16” or 4-5/8”?

[@dirtpony]

Great question! I don't know anything about the hat shaping process, but maybe the folks at Roughstock could help you. roughstockwestern.com/

[@ericramirez147]

Did you get a response for this question?

[@dirtpony]

@@ericramirez147 Hi Eric, I haven't seen any responses. Maybe someone will see it again and offer something. Thanks for checking in!

[@jaytay7989]

Negative, thank you.

[@jet7327]

Yes- It's easier to re-shape a felt crown down than to ask a small crowned hat to get "taller" if you catch my drift. I'm a 65 year old cowboy who's been shaping my own hats since I was 11 years old. Have my own Jiffy steamer at home and I shape hats for some of my cowboy and not-so cowboy friends..

[@pierrecrampagne6826]

Avec tout les fabricants de chapeaux de cowboys, il est difficile de s'y retrouver (lesquels sont les plus solides avec le temps et ne rétrécisses pas avec la première grosse pluie, et avec quel feutre ils sont fait ( lapin avec celui du castor, de laine etc).

[@stopthelunacy5594]

Is there a specific name for the crown shape they are working on?

[@ColleenAnnGuest]

Hi @stopthelunacy5594, yes, it's a brick. But it's a modified brick. If you do one share a pic!

[@t3kado634]

Love it it’s dudes birthday and she’s making it about her😂

[@SpeedGoat18]

Dude, she took me out and bought me a $500 hat and made a cool video about it for her channel. Hardly all about her. My girls good to me!

[@dirtpony]

@t3kado I appreciate that you took the time to watch the video. I hope you liked the hat shaping at least.

[@-Star-Soul]

Can someone please invent a cowboy hat with a built in solar fan? It's getting dam hot out here.

[@OBSityproblems]

There is some nice straw hats with vents on them 😅

[@devildriverrule111]

Grab a big ol akubra bronco or golden spur, good vents. Or the akubra territory hat, monster vents on em. (I'm Australian so I'm bias haha but it does get hot enough here that I know they work well)

[@-Star-Soul]

@@devildriverrule111 thank you sweetie

[@frankpastella2765]

Cuz really has a tip jar on the counter ?

[@Batten-jc6ws]

Absolutely! It’s customary to tip your hat shaper. They’re the one who will make you look GOOD or will make you look like a drugstore cowboy. Hat shaping is an art that takes time to learn. Everyone’s head is different. I couldn’t imagine wearing an off the shelf hat, straw OR felt, that wasn’t custom shaped to my head and to my individual taste. Tips usually start at around $20 and go up depending on the price of the hat.

[@btlnh2001]

FJB

[@Man_Cave]

Wanna be Cowboy with a girly-man earring. Go figure.

[@pencilwaniya5317]

It is never good for a man to grow his hair long..it is tantamount to dishonoring the creator...the head of the man is Christ.the head of the woman is written in the bible..please cut your hair and honor God and God will bless you...if not you are under a curse...

[@dirtpony]

Wow. Thanks for the unsolicited spiritual "guidance." So if all those pictures of Jesus with long hair hanging in every church are accurate , it must mean he's cursed too... yikes. I appreciate your concern, but we are both secure in our faith.

[@pencilwaniya5317]

@@dirtpony Have you seen God in person? It is not enough if Jesus is shown like this in the painter's imagination..I have no intention of advising you and correcting you because you want to be like this...I don't think that even if God comes down and tells you directly, there will be a change in you....

[@dirtpony]

Have a nice day. I will pray for you.

[@pencilwaniya5317]

@@dirtpony I am also pray for you & your family...

[@joselv8845]

Lol this comment is crazy 🤣 my hair is longer now and im still blessed God is always on my side

[@lol-ws3se]

I don’t think he liked it

[@SpeedGoat18]

😂...its AMAZING!