How to Wear Cowboy Hats

[@mikem3244]

Thanks for the video. I'm a 50 year old man who never has, but always wanted to wear a cowboy hat. So by golly I just bought my 1st straw cowboy hat and damn proud of it. My neighbors may think I look silly mowing the yard now in my hat but not because I'm wearing it wrong. In all honesty it's videos like this I searched for so I'm subscribing, thanks again....

[@luke8222]

Recently picked up a darker brown leather hat with a wire brim. My first hat in years since my straw hat I had growing up. Matched it with some square toe cowboy boots with wranglers and a button up black Tommy shirt with the sleeves rolled up for my county fair rodeo & stuff.

[@RainyWolf7]

Square toes? I'm not one to judge, but I know we all are fans of the round toes. Do you kick stuff a lot in order to wear square toes mister?

[@SuperDuty23XL]

Any time spent talking cowboy hats is time well spent. First video of yours I’ve watched. I’ll be watching more. I wear mine on a regular basis; lots of nice comments.

[@Mr.CleanRIZZ4u]

thank you sir. I just purchased my first straw "cowboy" hat today and your videos were and are helpful.

[@williamhicken1206]

Very good. I didn't know this stuff although I never wore my cowboy hat backwards. More videos, please. The force be with you!

[@DarrylJason]

Brilliant awesome ! I never thought that there was a “right” or “wrong” way to wear a cowboy hat lol

[@guus46]

I'm glad you just found your channel. I've been rocking cowboy hats for a long time as the only one in my town because in the Netherlands people simply don't wear it. I usually wear my black and beige fur felt hats from Stetson. you have a super fun channel because you come across as a chill friendly guy!! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@TommyAlanRaines]

Some hat will have a little bow at the back as well. Also little surprised you didn't explain why it's flat at the back. Nice Review! Keep Orange Crushing It!

[@TheCravenIsReal]

Yeah, good vid amigo but no, ain't really ever wore my hat backwards that I know of but sure didn't know all this. Gracias!

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

Your last video about cowboy hat etiquette was phenomenal I’ve watched it more times than I can remember this one is an awesome video to I can’t believe some people have to be reminded that they shouldn’t wear their hats backwards but I guess it is what it is lol. Great job again brother.

[@smackdadious]

Thank you man, I really appreciate it! That video was crazy popular, I wish I could make 10 videos as good as that one lol HAHA yeah you'd think it would be common knowledge but "common sense aint commonly found" - Brent Cobb. Thanks for stopping by again man!

[@cowboybootshatsandwesternl9663]

@@smackdadious lol don’t I know it brother thank God that the only brand of hat I wear is American Hat company and they all have a bow in the back it’s senseless proof 🤣😂

[@saxman7131]

Always tip your hat with your left hand so you can still shake hands with your right.

[@markburch6253]

I'm a native Texan. My philosophy has always been "it's your hat, wear it however you want to and anyone who doesn't like it can go to hell". Having said that yeah, you wear it backwards we're gonna make fun of you.

[@alexiscruz8909]

A valuable advice indeed!

[@logan_ev_music]

Love the Kevin Fowler sign man good shit

[@petrpanthr3925]

thanks for the tip there, gaucho. but before i was red enough to roost i was here a lil 90's chickabiddy.. and we all had our hair cases on reverse-like back then.

[@robertburey4704]

I like your videos, informative and funny

[@jimcollins9999]

Lol, good video man. Actually a needed instructional. 👍

[@rafaeltamaromanzini]

Regards from Brazil, thanks, your video is good.

[@RainyWolf7]

Do you think that I should go for a leather or felt hat? The weather here is mixed every week, I have long hair that may or may not make my head sweat in a hat. My dad even wears a leather but it shrunk do to the rain so he stretched it and it got misformed. He says get felt but he hasn't tried it himself but I can say I do like the look of leather hats.

[@smackdadious]

Ive never had a leather hat. So i honestly couldnt tell you. Felt hats are great, you can wear them year round but id suggest getting a straw for when it gets above 80 degrees I probably will be wearing a straw for the next 4 months here in Texas lol Go to a store and try both, leave with which ever one you like better. Leather will probably be best for wet weather but my felt has been through several rain storms

[@BartholomewHenryAllen]

Could you imagine The Shadow showing up with his hat on backwards? I'd probably be pretty hard to cloud people's judgement with a distraction like that.

[@MP-lf4xk]

I just got my first cowboy hat last week. Wore it to school and man everyone gave me such a hard time. I live in Alabama so they're not real popular here. Guess I was asking for it wearing it to school. Now I'm kind of embarrassed to wear it anymore

[@smackdadious]

I wouldnt be embarrassed wearing it. I never wore or brought anything to school that I was afraid would get messed up. Kids are destructive, just how it is lol One thing i learned going through school is to not care what people think about that kind of stuff. 4 years later you probably wont see half of those people again

[@MP-lf4xk]

@smackdadious you're right, just sucks being the butt of everyone's jokes. Thanks for the advice

[@smackdadious]

@@MP-lf4xk trust me man. Ive been there, it isnt fun at all, but it does get better

[@QVL75]

You’re entertaining! Can you give advice on what to do with the leather pull tabs in the back of my Ariat western Chelsea boots since my jeans keep getting stuck on them when I sit down and stand up. Should I just cut them off?

[@smackdadious]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the content! Hmmm, I would say try some longer jeans if they keep riding up to the pull straps and maybe a boot cut or something wider would work better for the lower Chelsea. I haven't worn Chelsea boots myself so i am not sure. I wouldn't cut them off but that is up to you. Unless it is a cheap fabric tab on the back of the boot, idk I dont wear that style myself, hope this helped at least a little bit

[@QVL75]

@@smackdadious Thanks for the advice. Yes, you guessed it right. These jeans are not bootcut and they were not hemmed for stack look, so they are kind of short. I'll try bootcut jeans, or longer hem next time.

[@Melo_EL]

🤠nice garand thumb reference!

[@adamreyling6505]

I wear my cowboy hat correctly. I have and wear alot of baseball style hats. But i really like a cowboy hat in the summer their really comfortable and help in keeping a cool head...bahaha 🤣🤣

[@danielsmusic23]

One time, I was out, guess I was having an off day. Looked in the mirror and realized my hat had been on backwards for about the last hour.

[@Norton1531]

I’ve just had the urge to buy one, so I did. I’m from England, so I’m expecting some funny looks!

[@luke8222]

Love the video brother

[@slytherinson8302]

To be honest, I’m just wearing it for a costume, but I wanna wear it with respect

[@traktorhead7628]

Elon Musk brought me here today. I would never think of wearing a cowboy hat in Texas without making sure I'm doind it right. Especially if I knew I was going to photo op,

[@JapanMonAmourTheJapanHouse]

Shit-kicker style is my favourite

[@Patches213]

Was that a Garand Thumb reference toward the end there? I had a feeling I was in the right place for a reason.

[@smackdadious]

Yes! First person to get the reference! All i need to do now is make a General Sam reference and see how many people get that one lol

[@Kokopell-E]

@@smackdadious i thought i noticed a hint of Poob in that reaction to the lamp lmao. I found my way here after I was given a nice pair of brown cowboy boots with a tall slanted heel and narrow toe shape, and I think I could probably pull off a straw hat out here in AZ to go along with them. Thanks for the western wear vids.

[@claytonpulley4947]

Smackadious, Well, I was at a bar in Ft. Worth, TX. My wife took a photo of us doing shots. A friend of hers from Stillwater OK. messaged her saying I think your husband has his American cowboy hat on backwards. I am blaming in on the Patrone Silver Tequila. Dayam it, I know better!

[@jakep15]

Sorry I’m late with this comment. But my head is pretty small, and the hats never fit me very good. I have the two finger thing above my eyebrows, but the hat is always so close to my ears, where usually it’s barely touching them. I’ve tried putting those little foam things in the sweat band to try and fix that, I’ve put them in all different spots to see if it helps and it doesn’t really do anything. Do you know a different way to get it to sit better on the sides?

[@smackdadious]

No worries man. It seems like this hat may be too big for you and you have a more long oval head shape. The only thing I can think of off the top of my head is to get more foam pieces or get some ducktape to put on the inside of the sweatband on each side. Put your hat on and try to put your fingers in the hat. look for the places with the most gaps and start there. hope this helps any

[@jakep15]

@@smackdadious yeah I think it is too big. Kinda annoying, thanks for your response!

[@Bigsky1886]

It shouldn’t bother you wearing your hat backwards if you normally wear your fly open or your shirt inside out

[@dylnfstr]

I’ve got a question. I haven’t worn a cowboy hat in years but I’m looking to get one next weekend. I live in the hottest part of Arizona and it was 118 today by the cars gauge. Should I get a straw hat or should I buy a light colored felt like a tan one?

[@smackdadious]

Thats a tough one. Both would work. Cause if it is dry af you need to sweat to bring your temp down and the felt will help with that but straws are good at breathability. But with felts in more arid climates are great because it gets cold at night. I would try a felt, try one on in store and ser what they are wearing there. Hope that helped

[@memags]

Straw for summer. Felt for winter.

[@dylnfstr]

@@memags it ain’t that simple. It feels like summer 9 of the 12 months

[@DanBCooper]

Howdy brother. I’m in Bakersfield CA area, almost as hot, used to live in PHX for 5 years. I love my American Hat Co 7800 and 5050 ( straw hats ) They’re vented, if you’re into the style they are freakin awesome.

[@dylnfstr]

@@DanBCooper But would it be frowned upon to wear straw during the cooler months? Because it will cool down here around October and November

[@big-daddy-o8576]

I tip my hat brim back when dancing with a woman so as not to bump her in the head with my brim. Other than that, its square on my head two to three fingers up from the bridge of my nose (this is how you measure your hat brim height in the military).

[@robertslayer0074]

Where did you get your shirt

[@smackdadious]

I think that one was a walmart buy lol

[@distant_early_warning]

Recently saw Elon Musk try to wear a cowboy hat incorrectly and do not want to make the same mistake when I become a billionaire. Thanks!

[@Drummerchris737]

Do i choose the hat or does the hat choose me?

[@smackdadious]

Yes

[@memags]

Yup

[@WilliamJohnson-zy1js]

Who wouldn't poke fun

[@seanj3831]

Thoughts on Stetson hats?

[@smackdadious]

Thy have some good hats for sure. I don't get pre shaped, if i did i would get resistol (a Stetson brand) because they fit better

[@jaytay7989]

@@smackdadious how wide should my brim be? I agree, Resistol is better than Stetson. Resistol also makes more oval shaped where Stetson is more round shaped.

[@smackdadious]

@@jaytay7989 well id say that depends on you and what you like. If it is a wide brim, try to crease it a bit more. If all else fails you can get it cut. Unless it is a straw hat that has a metal band at the edges which most of the store bought ones do. And some people like to keep the brim flat, you can ask the people at the store and the person shaping the hat what they think. But ultimately its what you would like

[@jaytay7989]

@@smackdadious , thank you. It’s a wide brim. I guess I’m just paranoid it looks huge on me.

[@LawrencePrice-wz4ib]

Cowboy equiatle manners

[@dondavidson3440]

If ya don’t already know how to wear yer hat; ya ain’t a cowboy!

[@CowboyCartel]

Garand Thumb 🔫😉

[@smackdadious]

Haha yessir!

[@nwjavahead]

Hahaha

[@jeffalan1829]

Stopppppp people really cant tell the difference between the front and back of a hat?????

[@smackdadious]

It happens more often than youd think. I see it all the time sadly

[@jeffalan1829]

LOL@@smackdadious

[@lioninguccisuit]

I need to find you and date you :D

[@gregmyers6818]

Lmao if u wear a cowboy hat any way other than how its meant to be worn, and ur not wearing it backwards on purpose, then u need some serious help

[@gladrooster1155]

I wear my hat sideways to show how to wear a hat properly

[@smackdadious]

i wear mine inside out

[@Drummerchris737]

Mine is on fire

[@DanBCooper]

You sir won the internet 😎

[@cartercavicchio5524]

This guy. This guys onto something. Now that is indeed real cahboah

[@stevepauley2437]

I put mine on upside down

[@eddiestrait6947]

Hello Sir! Is vintage (made in the 70´s) 7x Stetson Rancher good enough 4 everyday use? - Greetings from Finland

[@smackdadious]

If you like it and its comfortable, then yes

[@gladrooster1155]

I need a cowboy hat but with a baseball cap head and a nice felt brim of a gus.

[@gladrooster1155]

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[@smackdadious]

Ok Mr. McGill, i will do whatever you say

[@luke8222]

😂🤣

[@Drummerchris737]

Hi I was just wondering when I can get lost and how to do this is what is the most of the best for you lol ok you can do it now I gotta get it to you comment on the phone I just woke and it didn't know how I imagine the problem of having to be there to take the test and to get the job babe I will need a few weeks back to the head of my head.