Fedoras
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darthinvictus
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you may be able to pick up a dobbs for 50.00 or so
Jaruemalak
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The site is www.hatsdirect.com
They are a GREAT source! The thrift store idea is a good one as well. About 6 years ago, I was scrounging through a thrift store and found an authentic, 1930's fedora, almost exactly like the Indiana Jones hat that fit me perfectly. I don't know the maker, because over the years the makers name and logo had faded from the silk liner, but this thing was darn near perfect! My total investment... $5.00!
Bizarro Lois
Sr Member
Have you checked menswear shops, like Men's Wearhouse, or tailor shops where you get custom fit suits? I'm pretty sure the ones around here stock a few fedoras, along with top hats and even a few bowlers.
I just recently got a nice khaki suede one at an antique mall, for $7. It's a pretty big upgrade from the cheap one I got at Target. I was talking to a guy at the flea market who deals in hats and he said that if you can find a vintage one for less than $50 it's a great deal, because they're popular right now. He sells a variety of fedoras, ranging from $25 on up. Some are vintage, some are newer, and he has a pretty good selection. Another place that I've seen something you might like are at Bass Pro Shops. They have one that is kind of similar to an Indy hat, but I'm not sure of the pricing.
I just recently got a nice khaki suede one at an antique mall, for $7. It's a pretty big upgrade from the cheap one I got at Target. I was talking to a guy at the flea market who deals in hats and he said that if you can find a vintage one for less than $50 it's a great deal, because they're popular right now. He sells a variety of fedoras, ranging from $25 on up. Some are vintage, some are newer, and he has a pretty good selection. Another place that I've seen something you might like are at Bass Pro Shops. They have one that is kind of similar to an Indy hat, but I'm not sure of the pricing.
LizardJedi
Sr Member
Saw this at REI yesterday (although they had better colors in store)
http://www.rei.com/product/631470
I liked it...
http://www.rei.com/product/631470
I liked it...
Capn_Jack_Savvy
Sr Member
Harrison Hats fedora at Burlington Coat Factory....$19.99!
Idaho Jones
Well-Known Member
I've looked at our local BCF for a fedora, where in the store did you find it?
Paracord Junky
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http://www.hatsdirect.com/
if you want a small brim i've got an Adam New York i've been thinking of selling.
if you want a small brim i've got an Adam New York i've been thinking of selling.
Paracord Junky
Well-Known Member
+1 on Akubra. i got a Federation III a while back and it's taken everything i've thrown at it, and thrown
it at.
if you want something with a smaller brim i've got an Adam New York stingy size 59-ish i've been thinking of selling.
it at.
if you want something with a smaller brim i've got an Adam New York stingy size 59-ish i've been thinking of selling.
Darth Mule
Sr Member
I've always had good luck at http://www.uniformalwearhouse.com/apages/tuxedoahats.html
They're inexpensive and the Shannon Phillips brand they carry is well made.
They're inexpensive and the Shannon Phillips brand they carry is well made.
Gutshot
New Member
I'm going to have to agree with the Fed IV suggestions. It's a dang fine hat. Better felt by a long shot than the cheaper hats. That being said I'm wearing a Broner Linwood Avenue right now. It's wool felt so it won't take or hold shape as well or long, but it's not a bad looking hat. At the end of the day however, if you buy the Fed IV, it'll last a lot longer.
rickrickrick
Sr Member
These things have been covered ad nauseum in Indiana Jones headgear threads, but to quickly summarize:
Wool felt hats = much cheaper, don't last as long, don't take to restyling very well
Fur felt hats = more expensive, longer lasting, restyle well if that's what you want to do (easier to clean, BTW)
One of my favorite online hat sources with good overall prices and frequent sales is http://www.villagehatshop.com.
I recently purchased a fur felt porkpie here for about $40, which is really good.
A couple more online suppliers:
http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com
http://www.millerhats.com/
Rick
Wool felt hats = much cheaper, don't last as long, don't take to restyling very well
Fur felt hats = more expensive, longer lasting, restyle well if that's what you want to do (easier to clean, BTW)
One of my favorite online hat sources with good overall prices and frequent sales is http://www.villagehatshop.com.
I recently purchased a fur felt porkpie here for about $40, which is really good.
A couple more online suppliers:
http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com
http://www.millerhats.com/
Rick
Castor Dioscuri
Active Member
If money is a factor, and you want something you can wear daily AND get away with it, maybe you should try pick up one of those contemporary stingy-brims that department stores usually carry for around $20-30?
