Stetson Pure Beaver True Blue Open Road

[@Wordupmybrotha]

Your enthusiasm and natural radiance make your videos so fun to watch, in addition to the information you give! 😊 You have a great smile. The bobblehead demonstration had me rolling. 😂 It's been 2 years since you acquired the beaver hats. I hope they fit better now.

[@CJCook]

😆 Thank you! Yes, the hats fit much better now. I completely removed the lining on the tobacco hat.

[@section8usmc53]

I wasn't sure if I wanted that style, even though I liked the True Blue in pictures, but after seeing it in a video, I'm sold. That color is amazing. The electric blue is a bit much for me to pull off, and the navy is dark enough that I'd actually prefer black. The new one though, really hits a sweet spot for me.

[@MichiganSilverBack]

Bro the open roads are friggin sharpp!!

[@CJCook]

yes, they are pretty damn cool!

[@MichiganSilverBack]

Is the pure open road worth the extra money?? Ive debated between the royal deluxe and the 6x open road, I thought I'd prefer the royal but this weekend found one of each in my size, got to try, like the 6x a lot better and now Iam thinking about just pulling the trigger on the pure open road. Worth the 475 on the sterson site??

[@CJCook]

@@MichiganSilverBack honestly, no 😆. You would be satisfied with the 6x.

[@mrvictorernesto]

Man.. I am glad I came across your channel. I have been following Kevin from JJ hat center to get more info about the open road hats. But you offer much more than hats... Thank you for sharing your opinion on these products brother.. Peace ✌🏼

[@CJCook]

you are welcome! thank you for checking out the channel.

[@chippsterstephens6800]

Also got a box with a pure. I would be have sent it back if it did not. The pure is now $705! It better have a box! Great hat.

[@CJCook]

@@chippsterstephens6800 Good Lord!! That is expensive!

[@richgray5554]

Always love watching your videos!! You have a way of making them not only informative but fun to watch 🤠

[@CJCook]

Thank you Rich!

[@joeguzman3558]

Beautiful hats, I'm a hat freak I have 17 stetsons but I'm in the process of getting my first open road , the pure open road is it more Beaver Fur?? I know the regular one is 6x , I have 30 x and 100x in all colors El patron 30x it feels like the 100 x El presidente but there $400 dollars difference, thank you for your time.

[@oleboy4332]

Great video! I want one but I’m not sure I’d wear it often enough. Not supposed to wear a hat indoors? I’m always indoors. Restaurants, store, office, home, movie theater etc…. So I wear it as I walk to the door?

[@CJCook]

These days people are so informal. I wear my hat the same way people wear a ball cap. I only remove my hat during dinner.

[@panamabrad]

Yes you did! Keep us updated please.Thanks for sharing. I have been eyeballing the true blue myself.

[@boringoldman]

I think that silk thing just pulls out

[@lucaswhite3850]

The man has style! Killer color there bro! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CJCook]

Thank you Lucas!

[@MadMan559est69]

On the strat' fold the sweatband out and pull on the liner until it releases, pull up in the hat, its held in with a lil glue. Don't take it out just leave it in loose like that then fold the band back in and put the hat on. This should relax the liner in the hat.

[@alankaleb6364]

i have the same extact problem with the pure beavers, i got one in the white and everysingle time i go out it falls out my head, only hat thats ever done that, still havent fixed it so i dont wear it often i might try leaving it in the sun for the band to shrink a tad for a tighter fit

[@cwcaruthers]

U can buy foam hat spacers or get a roll of vinyl foam self-stick weatherseal cut to size place underneath sweatband

[@1978Trevino]

Love the denim pearl snap

[@CJCook]

Thank you! 🙌🏾

[@aaronthompson6304]

The true blue looks like a dark indigo. Great looking hat! Amazon has a great deal on 6X silverbelly currently. Got one for $140!

[@CJCook]

That is an amazing deal!

[@erikrodriguez975]

Bought the same deal, can’t beat that

[@XtraEnergized]

How do I shape my brim like that... mine has too much of a fold on the sides... I want that upward tilt all the way around

[@benjamincoggins6568]

That navy open road with the white band is the nicest looking hat I've ever seen!

[@CJCook]

Thank you Benjamin.

[@benjamincoggins6568]

​@@CJCook Where did you find it/ purchase it? Was it limited release, or is it part of a collection? I'm determined to track it down if it ever becomes available again. Thanks so much for your help, and your wonderful videos and channel. Keep up the great work!

[@CJCook]

@@benjamincoggins6568 I found it on Stetson's website. It is a Dallas Cowboys tribute.

[@benjamincoggins6568]

@@CJCook Thanks so much!

[@mannysr67]

I like the caribou but unfortunately that isn’t an option in the True Stratoliner. I wonder is the blue hard to coordinate. My gray hat went with everything. Sadly it was stolen recently.

[@CJCook]

Damn! That sux! Sorry. They do a color called phantom in the true stratoliner

[@mannysr67]

@@CJCook yeah I think I’ll go with phantom gray soon. For now I bought my Caribou hat again. It’s as perfect as it ever was!

[@alexandretestoni]

Thank you for the video! considering all the colors of hats you own, which color do you wear the most on a daily basis, the easiest to combine with any outfit?

[@CJCook]

Depends on the season: I have a straw Goorin Bros hat in a dusty rose. I wear that one all Summer. Then it would be a tie between the tobacco and silver belly for cooler months.

[@Jake-ns4iq]

I would invest in a stetson strew open road. Very comfortable during the summer. and it goes well with anything. I love that Blue color tho!

[@CJCook]

Thank you!

[@ejshelby5460]

The regular Strat; including the “Pure” one with beaver, are 4.5” tall, but the Premier is 5.5”, I have the Premier (rabbit hair) but it fits soooo nice, it actually fits secure, but none other works, open road, gun club, they are all too shallow.

[@bradbland8609]

Where can you order one? Having problems getting Stetson's. J&J isn't selling them crushable or beaver?

[@CJCook]

Did you try stetson?

[@elcurandero44]

,,,I just purchased the Albaster Pure Open Road.

[@CJCook]

Oooo! Congrats! That is a beauty!

[@dominicsoto6538]

Dude.. I have 5 Stratiners. Now I had to order this True Blue Beaver today . Just got notification that it's back in stock so pulled the trigger

[@CJCook]

Awesome!

[@ettoliram8116]

You can re-block the wobbly hat to give a bit more spage height-wise in the crown (Kevin from J.J. hats demonstrated how to in one of his recent-ish videos, but I am not sure which one). Having said that, this new one is absolutely my favourite from the ones in this video!

[@CJCook]

Thank you!

[@tonyturquoise]

I was going to say the same thing. But you don’t really even need to re-block the hat (which mean steaming and stretching back over a block to get back round , then re creasing) you just need to steam it and open up the dome of the teardrop so it sits down on your head a little more. Kevin talks about this too. Love these videos though! Thanks for your work.

[@aleksanderpiotr]

Amazing hat. A beautiful collection of Stetson hats.

[@CJCook]

Thank you!

[@mikeogden5256]

What color open road 6x for my first purchase and regular wear

[@CJCook]

I would choose something in the brown family. Sage is also a good option.

[@kendallcollier3076]

That Beaver hat looks really great on you. Love my Open Road!

[@CJCook]

Thank you Kendall

[@1978Trevino]

Have you checked out the stetson royal deluxe 1865 distressed???

[@CJCook]

Yes, I may have one.

[@jakewade7846]

Great reviews!! I can’t stop laughing, around the 8:50 mark is hilarious...

[@CJCook]

Thank you!

[@blueskeleton7744]

Is that Mario Van Peebles lil brother??!! Sure got strong resemblance. Got myself a Stetson open road 6x. Caribou color. Thanks for sharing your videos to help make a choice on my first dress hat. Love the fit,style,color and its power... public reacts to you as a gentleman. My next Stetson will be the Yancy in the phantom grey.. Blue Skeleton

[@Ram_Zs]

you probably have some of the hats loose because you have a round head and you're trying on oval shaped hats. I have the same problem, there are these special tapes that you can buy to fix that. It goes behind the sweatband either on it or on the side of the hat.

[@TruckinMoves]

Dope af bro i have the silver cream color whatever its called and i folded my brim downwards in front upwards in back as i drive its better block out the sun

[@CJCook]

@@TruckinMoves nice!! I bet it looks amazing!

[@TruckinMoves]

@CJCook not as good as yours u hansom devil u! Lmao!! Yeah looks cool ruined authenticity of it but destined to get dirty. work hat, so I got the sample off the wall in boot barn store didn't have a box, was already kind of used I got discount paid like 270.. the blue 1 is severe but this the only color they had my size N I can't order nothing cuz I live OTR

[@teakey]

I Love that you love hats. you can buy all the hats that I can’t.

[@CJCook]

Hahaha, Cheers!

[@fredsheriff7107]

CJ, I’m trying to buy my first Stetson. Probably an Open Road. I learned about the Pure editions that are 100% Beaver for a lot more money compared to the Deluxe. You have two Pures. What so you think? Are they worth the extra price?

[@CJCook]

I like the fit of the Stetson Pure Open Road more than the Stratoliner. If you could get a Stetson Premier open crown. Those are nice (soft felt) and much cheaper then you could do a custom crown.

[@fredsheriff7107]

@@CJCook Thank you. I assume you mean the Stratoliner Premier Open Crown. It was a high possible choice. Do you prefer it over the 100 Beaver because of cost, or does it have similar quality to the 100 Beaver (Pure)? I hope my question is clear. Various KZbin make a big deal about the 100 % Beaver.

[@CJCook]

@@fredsheriff7107 it has similar qualities. It is heavy AND soft. I would say the Stratoliner pure is not worth the price. The Open Road is worth the price.

[@fredsheriff7107]

@@CJCook Thank you for all your input. Forgive me for saying “too much dialogue.” I ask too many questions.

[@CJCook]

@@fredsheriff7107 You are welcome...anytime!

[@jameskann951]

The White Hatband looks nice against the dark Blue. The One from JJ's is a Velor True Blue and is a nicer Hat then the other Hats.

[@richhanson205]

Is the True Blue the same as “Navy” or “Blue” on distributors websites offering the Open Road Royal Deluxe Hat?

[@CJCook]

Does it have the brown 1865 pin?

[@Joele54]

i have a custom navy beaver fedora with a silver striated silver ribbon. I love it.

[@CJCook]

That is cool!

[@danrussell_official]

I dig the navy you got!

[@CJCook]

Thank you!

[@earthangel8875]

Is that a permenant middle crease in the Pure Beaver or can it be shaped like an old skool gangster fedora with a Tear drop? Any one know? Angel from The Bay

[@CJCook]

You could steam it out and reshape. It will take work but it its possible.

[@earthangel8875]

@@CJCook Thanks for you reply. For Father's Day 2022 (Sunday 06-19-22) My wife bought me a Pure Stratoliner in Alabaster. I received it today 06-23-22, everything about it is perfect. I couldn't be more pleased. I was concerned with the middle crease like the one in your video. The one I received is shaped like my older Royal Stetson Fedora (bought in 2008) I wear mine like the old skool gangster style, tail up, front down. This is one happy man. She gave me a new plastic reuseable bag so I could set my hat in when we're out in a restaurant. I can't have it getting dirty. I'm sure someone out there makes something I can put it in, while I'm dining, if not I'll have her make me a nice silky bag. I'm curious where other's place their Pure Stratoliner in Alabaster when their out dining? I don't wear my hat in doors. Angel from The Bay #blessed

[@CJCook]

@@earthangel8875 What a great gift from your wife for Father's Day! WOW! Yeah, I usually place my hat on a chair resting on its crown. Some restaurants have hooks on the wall or a shared coat rack near the table as well. I once went out to dinner with the Ol' Lady and when we walked the in the host asked, "Can I take your coats?" I replied, "You can take my hat." My Ol' Lady laughed cause she thought it was silly but that is how things use to be.

[@earthangel8875]

@@CJCook I got to take my new hat out in the wild today. I brought that new reuseable bag with me. I don't even want to handle it without sanitizing my hands first....seriously I can't stand "stains" or smudges....specialy with the color Alabaster...think OCD for sure. f I didn't have it prior to owning the hat I have it now LOL it's all good. I love my Pure Stratoliner, I really do and the glances, and stares I get LOL funny. I get it though, males these days in the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, CA mostly wear baseball caps. So when people see me, a guy that looks like he's from the 1940's-1960's I get it. I started using Fedora's when I was 12yrs old off and on and in my Teens, somethings don't change. Angel from The Bay

[@stevetrevino5346]

I can get away with 6& 7/8's but I feel more comfortable with a size 7. The 7 sits a little more flush.

[@colbjallen8334]

I just got a new gun club that came in a cool box 📦

[@CJCook]

Awesome! 🙌🏾

[@dtacherra6063]

How many Stetsons do you have in your collection? You could do a video on them all.

[@CJCook]

Maybe 10...?

[@victoryveshinojosa]

That is a slick hat!

[@CJCook]

Thank you

[@momomomo5671]

I don't see Stetson Pinnacles (called:metropolitain at JJ) in your collection.. is a killer..pure beaver it's a MUST...

[@adamjaberwolff]

true blue is the best color out of the three

[@KalKinc9680]

Doesn’t the Pure Beaver Open Road have an adjustable sweatband? May help with your wobble.

[@Sami2000X]

I love the hats ❤️

[@nyazz22]

Maybe you need 7 1/8. Even if I wear my open road half cocked instead of properly it doesn't flop around like that

[@richgray5554]

Plus ,,,,I’ll admit that I’ve gotten some good fashion tips from you

[@garypitts5570]

Enjoyed the Video,my wife also liked the video,the first thing she said the hat is to small,he needs to go to the next size In the open rd,and add a spacer if needed,and to be honest I was thinking the same thing,I really joined your take on the hat,love the blue beaver In the open rd.Thanks

[@ANKURBR]

How differently is it taking water compared to 6x?

[@1cleandude]

Great looking hat!🙏🏻

[@CJCook]

Thank you!

[@markescartin1915]

These hats are just for fun; I had an actual vintage hat box made for a Stetson my father purchased in "48" Eventually my father passed away but we kept the box and hat for another 30 years! My hipster nephew found it in the garage and claimed for his own. My father's box went to pieces much to my regret and had to be discarded. Those cardboard boxes should serve you long after you've moved into the retirement home.

[@lukasschlosser2663]

please wear that navy open road more often, it looks phenomenal, especially with the white band

[@CJCook]

Thank you Lucas

[@rl6319]

You probably should go by JJ hat center let them steam the hat for you and make it more of a long oval or steam it and then put it on your head and let it conform to your head better just an FYI the liner will come out without having to cut a hole in it just lift up the sweatband and you can pull it out The liner is just glued in

[@darronallen2015]

Great hat collection 👌

[@CJCook]

Thank you!

[@rodeocool]

Lol, as an advid hat lover, in hindsight I don't know why I didn't tell you, you can steam the hat to loosen the felt and mold it to your head circumference

[@rodeocool]

Smoke too much

[@michaeltesterman2109]

You need to get some hat spacers that fit under the sweat band. It will fix that issue.

[@CJCook]

I do have a few of those

[@markescartin1915]

Today we have hand gel and I strongly encourage everyone to use it before touching a hat; The oil naturally present in your hands destroys the brim and acts as a permanent marker! I'm reluctant to advocate for spray treatments made by 3m. What are your thoughts?

[@rickard5664]

I will subscribe when you get a Stetson Temple 🙂 I really wanna know how it looks (brim up ofc) 🙂

[@elijahbey3366]

I've got to get an open road.

[@CJCook]

cool. which color did you purchase?

[@elijahbey3366]

@@CJCook Don't have one yet, but I got to get one. Haven't decided on the color, maybe chocolate, sage, silverbelly. My wife wants me to get navy. She insists on buying this for me for xmas, so I have to wait! What do you think, 6x or Royal Deluxe?

[@CJCook]

@@elijahbey3366 Ah! Sorry I misread your first statement. Go with a Royal Deluxe.

[@elijahbey3366]

@@CJCook I just got the open road in navy, royal deluxe, $170.62 shipped. What a great hat, awesome color.

[@CJCook]

@@elijahbey3366 SUPER deal!!

[@teakey]

you do know you can pad the sweatband a little bit to tighten it. and if it’s a small increment all the way around it’s less likely to buckle.

[@raulg705]

Open road hats are not as deep as regular cowboy hats

[@onlyweknow2]

The blue is nice...

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

I wear an Open Road in Silverbelly and really like that design. I'm not much on "non-traditional colored" hats, like burgundy, blue, funky green (sage is fine), and so on. I like the white, tan, chocolate and gray. I'm a fuddy-dud, what can I say. BUT... THAT is a beautiful blue Open Road!!! I'd be proud to wear that lid! I even like your navy hat. The cattleman's crown makes a lot of difference, but the hat from J&J is a no-go. Wrong color blue and wrong shape. It looks like a classless pimp's hat. 😂

[@CJCook]

You are not a fuddy-dud you are a traditionalist. The colors you like and wear are extremely versatile. Makes sense to me!

[@BryantLeoTorres]

thanks for the info

[@MrJHCAMPBELL]

Nice!!

[@CJCook]

Thank you Johan !

[@Wm.Havens]

Basically everything on the Stetson website is out of stock. I understand that COVID has affected manufacturing but come on, I think there may be other issues...

[@garypitts5570]

Enjoyed Thanks

[@caribemarruffo9120]

How do you walk??😂😂😂

[@holdthatblaow]

Get some hat foam! A little will slightly tighten up the hat and it won't fly off your head.

[@mookeychase0907]

I take you're rockin a Strat on your head?

[@CJCook]

The Strat in this video is the brown hat.

[@mookeychase0907]

@@CJCook Thank you bro sometimes I need to watch the whole damn vid before I post… 🤦🏾

[@edyue1]

Ok CJ, you lost me on the cowboy boot craze and Red Wing hiatus, but I'm back for the cool hats :)

[@karenromano6801]

Nice

[@gerardoesparza8650]

Dammm it... why did I find your channel... the numbers in my bank account are going to decrease.

[@CJCook]

Hahahaha! Oh no Gerardo!

[@dominicsoto6538]

Same here. Bought two more Stratoliners and a pure beaver Open Road in True Blue today. Ouch!!@

[@nephrodoc4120]

That Pure Open Road is nice! I hate to say, but on camera it looks like your hats are possibly sized to small? I agree they should not fly off your head..

[@CJCook]

Thank you! I have been measured and fitted by JJ Hat Center. All my hats are fitted correctly.

[@nephrodoc4120]

@@CJCook Awesome! I had planned on the 100x as my next Open Road, but I’m liking the Pure Open Road more and more.

[@robertgeise7480]

If you put the hat down with the crown up (or brim down)....all the luck will run out of the hat.

[@phillysTarantulas]

Only if you believe in luck

[@djcan9503]

Hey man, thanks for the videos. It's interesting to see your shared interests from red wings to now stetsons hats. My opinion is that you are wearing the open road incorrectly, and it looks like it's not your size. The hat is not supposed to compress your skull and the crown is supposed to fall on the top of your head allowing just a finger over your ears. Also, western hats are a lifestyle that serve a purpose and not to match outfits colors. Bad advice to say they need to match belt, boots etc.. I also don't think you got a box this time bc Stetson watched your previous vid, sometimes they ship hats without the hat box specially if you purchased from an authorized dealer (they hang the hats for display and discard boxes). Price dictates the box - El Presidnte hat comes with a plastic case that retails for $80. Sorry man but you've gotta a little more experience to learn when it comes to western hats. But if you like hats that don't fit your head.... we all have our preferences. Cheers.

[@CJCook]

I am very excited!

[@jackdillon4467]

The wobbly hat is too small perhaps Try 7 1/8

[@CJCook]

It is perfect now that the hat is broken in.

[@rodeocool]

the hat just needs to be broken in brother, like boots

[@S.O.S-p8g]

🎩💖

[@Scrooks1]

Dark brown boots will work with a navy hat, black and blue are not as good of a match.

[@kids3814]

Probably getting the wrong size

[@crownandbrim9261]

Bruh!

[@troyholm8558]

That is why you don’t buy a hat by mail!!!! You have to go to the store and try on the hat and see what happens when you wiggle your head around to find out if it’s to loose on your head

[@CJCook]

Hats totally fine now...was rocking it yesterday at JJ Hat Center

[@patrickkelly1070]

Please, please stop grabbing your hats by the crown.

[@stevepauley2437]

That’s how you’re supposed to handle them. Ask any hat maker

[@patrickkelly1070]

@stevepauley2437 I have, my hat maker, who's made at least half a dozen hats for me thinks differently. Sit down and let the grownups talk.

[@stevepauley2437]

@@patrickkelly1070 I call bullshit! I have 20 custom made hats ranging from $500-2,500 and the maker says handle them by the crown, not the brim. I bet you’re the kind of person that lays your down on the brim and not the crown too, huh? Also, only children claim to be the grownups about things they obviously know nothing about! So, fuck off, and happy Turkey Day!

[@MegaDiveboy]

Unless you paid about $5000 for that hat it is NOT pure beaver. A 6x is about 15 percent beaver.

[@fredsheriff7107]

Too much wasted dialogue. Get to the comparison. I wanted to learn about 100% beaver, but I had to listen about boxes and laughing. I still did not learn about beaver.

[@MegaDiveboy]

Do not be fooled by this guy. Pure beaver is a available but it’s between $4000 and $5000 He is super uninformed.