Finding the right 59Fifty Cap

What to look for when you want to find the right fit, style, and comfort in a new 59Fifty cap. Even in the same model, there can be lots of differences in construction and fit, so here are some details to check.
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[@ronalddelarosa858]

Im. Using 39thirty its fit perfectly on my head and look good on my face.., so i want the 59 low profile.. So my problem is how it looks to me... How does the height and fit for me....

[@CapMan1249]

Enjoy your videos. You are more informative than others who just want to show their caps.

[@dreinthe616]

That's great feedback, I really appreciate it... and thanks for watching.

[@robashlicarrafa4876]

I've been looking for an older T.B. Devil Rays cap with the logo they used from 2001-2007. But I want polyester, not wool. There were three diff caps they wore back then. I'd prefer the all black model but I'd take any one I could get in a 7-1/2. Do you know anywhere besides Ebay that sells hats like that?

[@eaj2900]

Awesome vid, do you have any info or experience ordering same hat 2-3 different sizes and returning the ones you that didn’t fit?

[@dreinthe616]

Yes, I have done that once or twice, mostly when there are new materials and I'm not sure how they'll fit or respond. But most return policies ensure that you pay the return shipping, so I don't do it a lot. Most of the time I have been able to edit the caps enough to make them work - check out my channel for stretching/shrinking/shaping advice if you haven't already. Thanks for the question!

[@robashlicarrafa4876]

The variance in sizes is insane! Sometimes I order a 59fifty online and it's always risky because you don't know how it will fit, even ordering it in my usual size. I usually wear a 7 1/2 but I've found some 3/8s that feel bigger than 1/2s. And one of the most comfortable, perfect fitting caps I've ever owned was a 7 1/8! Not sure if you're familiar with the Hat Club but they have a ton of exclusive MLB 59fiftys they design and have NE manufacture. I've bought caps from them and they are high quality and seem to be a true to size fit.

[@dreinthe616]

I'm also a 7-1/2, but have several 7-3/8 caps that are great - and I also like getting my hands on the caps to try and find the best one at the shop - online can be hit or miss. Thanks for the tip on Hat Club, I've just checked it out and they've got some pretty nice stuff on offer.

[@robashlicarrafa4876]

I wonder how or if the manufacturing changes will affect Hat Club with the exclusives they offer. Or even Lids. Lids and New Era have been pretty close over the years, Lids has sold tons of hats exclusively for NE.

[@dreinthe616]

Maybe not too much with Lids, I noticed that many times I got a NE/Lids exclusive cap, it still originated from an Asia site.

[@northstarnick8366]

I’m trying to track down a specific 59fifty that is no longer for sale on lids/fanatics/mlb store. I’m not too familiar with the hat collecting world. Any advice for trying to find a hat that has since been sold out? I’ve looked eBay/grailed/ poshmark/mecari etc with no luck. Its a two tone Twins hat (white w/ a navy bill and their red “m”) and has the 87 World Series patch on the side. Any advice for tracking down sold out hats would be much appreciated!

[@362chop]

Some seem to have a peak top center, actually most. Anyway to smooth it without harming the cap??

[@dreinthe616]

The best way is to try and shape the front two panels with heat. The buckram inner layer holds its shape very well, and can be softened with a hair dryer. Check out the third technique shown in my stretching and shaping video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn-Qdn9jp9Kaf8U Try to press the flat of your palm where the peak occurs, to compress and smooth it - and hold til it cools off. If you don't like it at first, you can repeat the technique again - the buckram is durable. I've shaped many hats 2 or 3 times. Thanks for the question and good luck!

[@JRP..]

Hi doug, how are you man. I'd like to ask you if you can restore the stiffnes of the crown when it is completely done like a pancake?

[@dreinthe616]

Hey John, keep an eye on my channel in the next few days, I am about to post something that might help you out. If the damage is extensive, and the buckram is crushed it might not be easy to restore. Thanks for the question.

[@leonardoalbuquerque3335]

You can do more videos about retro caps, passing the steam ?

[@dreinthe616]

Yes, I might do some future videos on vintage/retro caps, maybe on caps made by other companies besides New Era. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned.

[@donhatter159]

I love new era 59fifty caps.❤🧢

[@sergioavila2027]

Where do you buy and find your 59fifty caps without the new era logo? like that style

[@dreinthe616]

They are hard to find now... New Era added them to all caps during the 2016 Postseason. On-Field caps never had them before that... some caps are made with a color matched NE flag, which blends in better - but not many.

[@Riiick31]

I’m jus gettin into these types of hat do these hats come flat or are do they come already bent

[@dreinthe616]

59Fifty caps are sold flat, but the Low Profile 59Fifty caps are sold with a pre-curve. I have another video that explains these differences and others here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWfaZaJ7i6iAjas Thanks

[@iiRun2uz]

my head is pretty small, I wear a size 7 in fitted hats, I’m going to get one again but should I get a low profile cap just because my face is smaller ?

[@dreinthe616]

Yes, you might want to try a low profile cap... I find that when I keep my beard short (which makes my face look smaller), the regular 59Fifty looks a little too large in comparison. Thanks for the question!

[@danielcabrera543]

Good Stuff

[@sheldonspock5566]

Thx this was pretty informative. Just a question, if i'm aiming at curving the brim should I still get my true size? I'm asking cause when i've tried them on the store they never fit my head as they should because of the tension that the flat brim creates and I definitely don't want to have a flat brim. I realize you said you can get a slightly bigger or smaller size because you also stretch them to fit your head, but i don't want to do that, just curve the bill. And thx again for sharing. :)

[@dreinthe616]

Sure, good question... yes, you should get a little relief when you curve the bill. If the hat is close to a good fit, then curving the bill might be just enough to get what you want. Of course I try flexing it in the store (without going too far), and then watch how the fit and crown behave in the mirror. And always try on the nearby sizes... I've tried on 7-3/8s that were too big, and 7-1/2s that needed a lot of stretching. Thanks!

[@davidkim1022]

Would you say that the low profile has less head space? I like the look of the low profile but I want more space as far as height so I was wondering whether I should just get the regular 59fifty and shape it to look more like the low profile

[@dreinthe616]

Yes, for sure the Low Profile has less room in the crown - if the space is something you value, then definitely go for the standard and try to shape it (a couple of vids at my channel for that). Just like I showed in the video here, it's best to get to a store where you can try on many caps in your size - because the crown height is variable from cap-to-cap. I've got a video that compares the LP and Standard, along with the 39Thirty, if you've not seen it yet - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWfaZaJ7i6iAjas - thanks!

[@christopherschoen5923]

I’m between size what do you recommend?

[@dreinthe616]

Always easier to stretch than shrink, so if you can't try on a bunch of caps at a store, go for the smaller size... and get a hat jack to stretch if needed - see my video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn-Qdn9jp9Kaf8U

[@wrestlingMachine28]

How do you store your hats?

[@dreinthe616]

Probably a good future vid... but one thing I make sure to do is keep them "open" - I never fold in the back panels the way you find them in the store. After that, I just keep them in stacks on a shelf, but no more than 4 or 5 high, and I rotate positions in the stack as I wear them.

[@miltonjoyner4201]

Hi. I’m probably a 7 3/4 or larger. I’m not big on a high crown. It makes my head look even bigger with a high crown. The lower crown the better. Is there a better brand or style with a low crown? Thanks

[@dreinthe616]

I think you are the customer that the Low Profile 59Fifty was made for... there's a lot less volume in the crown but it's still got the basic New Era fitted look. I made a video comparing New Era styles if you want to check it out ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWfaZaJ7i6iAjas ) and I also have a review for the Low Profile at my channel. Thanks!

[@michaelwright9852]

I noticed the Detroit Tigers hat with the gold seams has a green bill. Is that any significance?

[@dreinthe616]

Only b/c it was part of the two Big-Sean designed Tigers caps (2017, I think) - those were his design choices for the cap, thanks for the question.

[@saitama3795]

What if you have a head that's long but narrow? It seems like snap backs are definitely not too small for me, my head from front to back is long enough to have to open up the snapback a few notches but narrow to the point that there's a lot of space from my temples to the edge of the hat and I feel like it makes the hat look bigger on me than it is. Baseball/flex fit hats seem to fit perfectly since I'm guessing they're more narrow. I guess that I'm just not meant for snap backs and brands like New Era? :'c

[@dreinthe616]

Don't worry about it! I started my channel because I have a "long oval" headshape and wanted to share some advice - there are a couple of my other videos that you need to check out, and I'd recommend investing in a Hat Jack if you want to shape fitted caps to your head. You should watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn-Qdn9jp9Kaf8U and kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn3TfI2HmJeHeac first. But then check out my channel page for other tutorials on how to edit fitted caps. Good luck!

[@SebastianGonzalez-cf1jl]

Hi, what's the difference between the 9FITY Stretch Snap and the 9FORTY A-Frame??

[@dreinthe616]

Well, I don't have experience with either one personally, but from what I can tell there are just two main differences. The first seems to be the stretch sweatbands in the 9FIFTY. But the biggest difference is the A-Frame construction itself - where there is no center seam between two panels at the front - it's just a fold at the top of the single front panel. Hope that helps, but I'd check the web for any other info.

[@zoom3294]

Are there names for each of them since there are variations of the 59fifty fitted ?

[@dreinthe616]

No names... hard to believe but these are all just standard 59Fifty caps. In fact, I wore the LAD cap here into a Lids store once and the store manager thought it was a low-profile 59Fifty. I do have another video that compares the styles if you are interested in finding it at my channel, thanks.

[@NaturalCanopy]

Do you have any idea whether they sell the standard 59Fifty caps at stadiums or if they sell the low profile/crown caps? Because I bought a 59fifty at an Oakland A’s game last year and it seems to fit and looks different than my other 59fifty caps.

[@dreinthe616]

I'm guessing they might sell both, and the easiest way to spot the difference is the original gold 59Fifty sticker, since I haven't ever seen a low profile label inside the caps. But the other thing is that the construction can vary so much from cap to cap - I have a Cubs and a Braves cap where the crown is so short and compact that you might think they are Low Profile - but they were standard when I bought them. Thanks for the question.

[@TheGhostofgatsby]

I only have 4 low profiles so it's a small sample size but they all have low profile written under the numbers on the size tag.

[@gavingragasin8880]

Hi man, I was wondering if you own any 47 hats? I normally buy the 47 MVP but I want to buy a 59fifty low profile, but I am not too sure. From pictures the 47 mvp looks more similar to the 9forty. Any thoughts?

[@dreinthe616]

Actually I only own one '47 and it is a fitted... I was about to post a review because they don't do fitteds often. You are right on about the closest New Era cap... the 9Forty is almost identical to the MVP style and construction. Again, I don't own either type, but thank you for the question. If you can try a low profile in store, you could see what you think - but it will be a bit more structured than those others. Good luck!

[@hatclubcollection8185]

That hat is straight 🔥

[@kgg1492]

Is the dodgers hat low profile or regular 59fifty?

[@dreinthe616]

The Dodgers cap here is just a regular 59Fifty - and it shows how much variation can happen from cap to cap. Thanks

[@ogsniper743]

I wish I had a place to try hats on I have to order everything online.

[@twn185st]

Lids

[@sweeetcheeba]

Is there a difference in brim size between a 7 /12 and 7 /58?

[@dreinthe616]

Not that I’ve ever noticed, since those sizes are right next to each other.

[@tyriqvalentine841]

are your hats low or high profile?

[@dreinthe616]

All the caps in this video are standard 59Fifty with high profile crown. So it shows how much variation you can get, even with the "same" cap style... thanks for the question.

[@papad9431]

The BEST VIDEO on KZbin! Loved it

[@trillmexicanz]

2:41 what style is the LA dodgers cap? I only look good in that hat style. All the rest don’t go with me.

[@dreinthe616]

Believe it or not, every cap in the video is a Standard 59Fifty... that Dodgers just happens to have one of the lowest crown profiles in my entire collection. There is a ton of variation in New Era caps, so if you have the chance to look at many caps in a physical store, you can sometimes get lucky, thanks.

[@von1077]

I have a big head sz8. Lol What do you recommend?

[@dreinthe616]

Well, always go for that size in a standard Fitted (with the higher crown), and invest in a Hat Jack (size L) - that will give you a little extra power to get it to fit your head. Check out my other video on using the hat jack - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn-Qdn9jp9Kaf8U - if you have not seen it yet, thanks.

[@von1077]

Thanks for responding. So I would need the one that say 7 1/2 and up?

[@bodhi2753]

I was curious about this as well. I like a curved brim. If I'm trying them on in the store, Is it difficult to tell the appropriate size for your head when the brim is flat?

[@dreinthe616]

Yes, it is sometimes tough to tell - but I would pay attention to how much pressure is on the front part of your forehead. Keep the hat on and give the brim a little flexing, to see if that pressure goes away. If it feels better at that point, you're probably in the right size - sometimes just the curve and wearing it will get you enough relief.

[@bodhi2753]

Thanks a lot for the help!

[@stevenj1722]

Thank you! I thought I was going crazy. I knew they all fitted differently. Best suggestion is, don't buy online.

[@dreinthe616]

Agreed - no substitute for trying on a stack of them to find the right one!

[@alejandrosandoval8362]

What's the Difference between Low Profile and Low crown

[@alejandrosandoval8362]

Are they pretty much the same thing?

[@dreinthe616]

They're basically describing the same thing - which is a version of the 59Fifty that is "shorter" than a standard version. Lower overall height, and less volume in the cap - so that it hugs the top of your head a little bit more, especially toward the front of the cap. I believe New Era used to call them "59Fifty Low Crown", but now they are sold as "59Fifty Low Profile". Thanks for the question, and I hope to cover this in an upcoming video.

[@christianangeles4510]

I hate when I buy a fire hat and the brim is white passed seam, I have slimmer head wear 71/4 so it makes my hat look like it’s too bulky on me when the brim is like that, very common on two tone hats when bill is different color. Toronto jays hats are perfect, specifically grey one I picked up recently was amazing. Sad cause all the most rare I have are wide billed, stitching not matching up. Picking up my first low profile an NY from aime Leon dore. Wish me luck

[@agog23]

What kinda model is the red hat? Is it a 58fifty low profile?

[@dreinthe616]

All caps in the video, including the Nationals, are standard 59Fifty caps, thanks.

[@agog23]

@@dreinthe616 oh okay so u manually curved the brim

[@gunawanfahri23]

Hai,.. i like hats that are snug between my ears , wich hat have tallest dome ? I have quite big head,.

[@dreinthe616]

These are all from the same basic style of hat, so it just depends on which one you find that fits the way you like, thanks.

[@gunawanfahri23]

@@dreinthe616 ok .. thanks

[@AJSmith-lt5yc]

Hey man, I see you made a custom Dre in the 616 59Fifty! That's awesome bro! I bet you could sell a few hundred of them. I know I'd buy a Low Profile 7 3/4 for sure!! May I ask how you went about it? I have a custom idea or two but don't know where to start. Thanks for your work!

[@dreinthe616]

Ah, I'm lucky enough to have a friend that makes a lot of spirit wear for high schools in the area. I might suggest a little research on the web to find vendors for custom stuff. Thanks for the comments!

[@gunshooter99]

I want my hat brim and crown to be just like your nationals hat in this video. How did you get it like that?

[@dreinthe616]

It starts with the basic hat shape and style that you pick out in the store. The Nationals cap was a 7-3/8, and it was a little small in the store since I am a natural 7-1/2. I then took all three steps shown in my video on stretching and shaping ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn-Qdn9jp9Kaf8U ) to get the size, brim, and top of the crown where I wanted it. Some of the other details like the side seams were just the basic features of the hat. Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@gunshooter99]

dre in the 616 thank you!

[@mahmoudrezk6756]

dre in the 616

[@smalltownboy6497]

you should have to make another one regarding the face shape.

[@dreinthe616]

That's a good idea, I will add that to my list. Thank you!

[@ryotatakahashi4997]

You’re amazing

[@dreinthe616]

Thanks for watching!

[@biggdogfresh2263]

@@dreinthe616 hey buddy I bought a lowprofile hat 7 1/4 this one makes my head hurts bad but that style of hat fits great probably just off in size bad make

[@dreinthe616]

biggdog fresh - sorry to hear that man, yes... could be size variation. If you have a hat jack, give it a good stretch and you should be better, thanks

[@biggdogfresh2263]

@@dreinthe616 cool

[@insight8881]

aw man just measured my head and it's a measily 53cm. that's a 6 5/8 size hat. i have to buy a kid's size hat? for real? grr. dre616 has cool informative vids.

[@dreinthe616]

Ah, but there's a silver lining - the regular price on youth caps is $9 less, and I just saw there were 159 caps available in your size and in the MLB Authentic collection @ Lids.com. Every fourth cap is virtually "free" for you! Thanks for the comment!

[@zachl8853]

Coffee and Smokes I’ve got a kids head too lol. I wear a 7. Low crown hats are a must

[@jimmy51yanks]

The first thing I check on a hat at a Lids is the tag that indicates the Country where the hat was made. I look for Made in USA hats which have a better fit. The Made in China hats fit different and run bigger. Now they are making New Era hats in Vietnam and Bangladesh......crazy........

[@dreinthe616]

You are right, there are certainly differences... I've actually got a comparison video about to go up this week. Thanks for commenting.

[@jimmy51yanks]

Cool.....looking forward to your next vid. Thanks!!

[@dreinthe616]

Thanks - if you did not see it yet, I just posted it last night at kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6GpaWqPpLJrrck

[@bonquethe2nd581]

Wow this is a Very good video I thought I knew what I wanted, But I guess not thanks

[@dreinthe616]

Glad it helps, and thanks for the comment. Yes, lots of variation in caps - I think some of the staff at my local Lids stores are used to me trying on a stack of them to find the right fit and shape!

[@laurakat1646]

I really appreciate your thorough videos regarding hats! I had to research before buying my first New Era fitted hat. I was overwhelmed until I watched your videos. You explain all things hats in such a calm and detailed fashion. Pun intended. 😊🧢

[@dreinthe616]

Thank you, that's what I like to hear... I'm glad I could help out!

[@lonewolf3564]

you need a mic, the sound is really poor

[@dreinthe616]

Agreed - in newer videos I have added a mic, but also insulated the recording room to prevent some of the echo. Thanks for watching

[@1978jaywilliams]

Sound quality is no good. You didn't state the names of each crown size hat names and plus you never put them on your head. 5mins I'll never get back

[@dreinthe616]

Um, I think you missed the point of the video. Every cap here is a standard 59Fifty - they don't have different "crown size hat names". I'll own the sound quality part - this was an early video and I've since produced others with better volume and clarity. Note that there were no ads - all of my videos are free to view. If you were upset enough to post a comment like this, I'm surprised you even made it for 5 minutes.