Does anyone have an Akubra Bogart?

[MrFusion]

No, you should probably order your regular size. It's more that Akubras start out sized a little big and then shrink to your personally correct size. By all means, measure your head carefully, and look at the charts on the sites, talk to the dealers, etc., to be sure.

Thanks for the quick reply, Doc!
Good to know that they come a bit big and then shrink to the wearer.

And Edward, exactly what I was afraid of.

 

[Havana]

Listen to the Doctor. I've always ordered my correct size in Akubras and they always seem to come a few millimeters too big. After a few extended wearings, the sweat bands shrink a bit and conform to the head. Mine fit perfectly even after years of wear.

 

[Bama Mike]

The Akubra Bogart might be my next purchase. Is Hats Direct the best retailer for them?

 

[Donato]

The Akubra Bogart might be my next purchase. Is Hats Direct the best retailer for them?

I ordered mine from www.australiangear.com for $91.00 + shipping:
http://www.australiangear.com/product/bindex.php?product=akubrauniquer&fromw=menshatsuniquer
I did not order this hat from hatsdirect because they charge $35.00 for shipping to the USA and I was not in a hurry. Australiangear.com shipping was much less expensive.

 

[Bama Mike]

I ordered mine from www.australiangear.com for $91.00 + shipping:
http://www.australiangear.com/product/bindex.php?product=akubrauniquer&fromw=menshatsuniquer
I did not order this hat from hatsdirect because they charge $35.00 for shipping to the USA and I was not in a hurry. Australiangear.com shipping was much less expensive.

Thank you for that tip.

 

[Donato]

Thank you for that tip.

You're welcome, Mike. In fact, this is what their website says about prices at australiangear.com: "ALL OF OUR PRICES ARE IN US$ AND INCLUDE FIRST CLASS AIR MAIL AND INSURANCE TO ALMOST ALL COUNTRIES." What a bargain! I wish they sold the Federation!

 

[MrFusion]

What a bargain! I wish they sold the Federation!

Agreed! That is who I intend to order from as well.

 

[Mike in Seattle]

But alas, the Federation's is an exclusive of hatsdirect.com...

 

[Edward]

A dserved exclusive, surely.... I've not dealt with the other organisation, I'm sure they're great, but I can't imagine anyone could possibly better the service I've had from Hats Direct on both my Feds.

 

[indycop]

Having dealt with Hats Direct twice now, I would pay a little extra for shipping and buy from them again for any Akubra purchase. The customer service was just that good to me. Just my .02 cents.

 

[Donato]

Akubra Bogart arrived today!

The fit and finish exude quality, although the felt is stiff. It has a nice edge brim and reminds me very much like the Stetson Sutley in size, shape and style. Oddly enough, while it fits my size 58 head, it is a tad tight along the sides and this surprised me because I read somewhere on this forum that Akubras tend to run large and then shrink to size. I hope that does not happen here or I will need a hat stretcher. All in all, I am very satisfied and will post some pics when I have them. A Stylemaster is also on the way.

 

[MrFusion]

Donato, thanks for the update and the review.
Did you get the black?

 

[Donato]

Donato, thanks for the update and the review.
Did you get the black?

Yes, black.

 

[MrFusion]

Can't wait to see the pictures!
I'm still on the fence but I am leaning towards black as well.

 

[Donato]

Here they are...but a photographer I am not!

Can't wait to see the pictures!
I'm still on the fence but I am leaning towards black as well.

 

[MrFusion]

Nice hat!
That settles it, it's goning to be a black one for me too!

 

[TimBer]

Good looking hat! I'm sure it looks even better on?

 

[Edward]

Ohhhhh! That is nice! What shade is the grey it comes in - is it darker like a Fed, or do they do it in a lighter colour?

 

[Donato]

Ohhhhh! That is nice! What shade is the grey it comes in - is it darker like a Fed, or do they do it in a lighter colour?

Good Evening, Edward.
Here is a link where the Bogart is sold, but there are no photo images of the hat in each color, or even of the hat itself, just a color panel that tells you what colors they come in. Akubra calls it a "carbon grey."
http://www.yatesmenswear.com.au/onlineproducts/akubra/bogart.html

 

[Doctor Strange]

We really need to see all of Akubra's greys next to one another for comparison!

Carbon Grey, Cruiser Grey, Glen Grey, Steel Grey, Mid Grey, Moonstone, etc...

None of the existing sites show them all together, similarly lit. (The official Akubra site has some nice shots, but not all together.)