This hat came packed so well and it very beautiful. I made sure to read how to store it, crown side down to prevent brim getting out of shape and ordered a hat hat storage container for it. I took advice and ordered some Nix water proofing spray, so hopefully that helps with longevity. I love the unique mottled mottled appearance and the beading. I hope it doesnt get too floppy like some of my other hats, the best part is that it has large brim and I can actually see as it stiffer, so hopefully it stays that way. The only criticism I have is that is didnt come with a chin strap and they dont sell one on the website so I had to order one, and that was more difficult than expected. Chin straps are all either really cheap and ugly or expensive and western style online, but I take these types of hats to beaches and tend to lose them to a good gust of wind and this is a nice hat. I also need need to get some hat foam strips to adjust it as I have a small head. I wish they sent a couple pieces for free, but I'm sure I've got some foam in the garage or something. The sweat band is nice quality, the entire hat just seems really nice quality but I haven't actually worn it much as it's for an upcoming trip. It arrived in one day, but it seems to have come from in Jacksonville and I live near Tampa FL. I would love to order some additional hats in the future, I especially like the ones in colors such as sunset or raspberry.
