Stetson Bentley?

[Lorne]

Hello All,

I'm in the market for a new straw hat and I've got my eye on the Stetson Bentley. Anyone have an opinion about these hats?


Lorne

 

[Doomstein]

Well this is my opinion, for whatever that's worth. I've seen one at the local hat shop and tried it on, and I wasn't impressed. The crown is too low and tapered for my taste (I have a very square head so it makes me look ridiculous), and it's made out of Chinese paper straw (shantung), which I'm not really digging for $100+. The brim is 2 1/2", which is ok, but honestly, you could get two Cuenca Panama hats in much cooler blocking styles for that price from Panama Bob, or Panama Hats Direct.

 

[hatsRme]

Agreed! The only issue in terms of function is water. The Stetson will be better able to survive a rainstorm than a paja lid. But definitely doesn't look as cool as paja.

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