Akubra Bogart in Carbon Grey review

[DavidP]

I know this is true because when I wear the Bogart there is no space at my temples and the hat fits snugly all around. With the stylemaster there is about half an inch gap on either side.

I've been wondering about those side gaps, having recently tried on a friend's Akubra (slightly different style, though in my size, 57).

Do you manage to 'fill' those gaps with hat inserts of any sort, or do you think that they'd eventually disappear (without using any fillers) the more the hat is worn and naturally shapes/shrinks to match the head?

Thanks

(Fab. review, btw - particularly well timed, as I'm poised to order a Bogart and a Stylemaster online (Australia > UK), just dithering a bit on getting the sizing right first time, to avoid costly overseas returns).

 

[GLB Pro]

I've been wondering about those side gaps, having recently tried on a friend's Akubra (slightly different style, though in my size, 57).

Do you manage to 'fill' those gaps with hat inserts of any sort, or do you think that they'd eventually disappear (without using any fillers) the more the hat is worn and naturally shapes/shrinks to match the head?

Thanks

(Fab. review, btw - particularly well timed, as I'm poised to order a Bogart and a Stylemaster online (Australia > UK), just dithering a bit on getting the sizing right first time, to avoid costly overseas returns).

You're welcome, glad you found the review helpful!

No I just leave the gaps - they're very helpful for ventilation actually, especially with a lined hat.

Yes getting the sizing right is really important - if in doubt go up a size, even if you are right on a size go up to the next one. And remember that these production hats will never fit perfectly right out of the box but after you wear them for several hours they break in very nicely.

Bruno

 

[Musher]

Good work. I have been thinking about ordering a Bogart or Stylemaster.

 

[crispyfresh]

Fabulous thread. Thanks..

 

[Pellie]

I pimped my Akubra Bogart (and my Stylemaster) with another hatband. The Stylemaster is now a little 'distressed'