What's the word on the upcoming '08 Stetsons?

[BuddyJ]

I noticed the upcoming new Stetsons in the Aaron Hats Blog. Any word on the quality compared to recent Stetsons; if they're better or more of the same? I searched but the topic doesn't seem to have been touched yet.

 

[Rick Blaine]

Looks like the Stetson Nostalgia is back!

 

[NonEntity]

Forecast for Stetson 2008: Widely scattered crap with the occasional ray of overpriced mediocrity.

 

[Wolfmanjack]

I dunno, it looks like a fairly nice lid. I would block it like this:

 

[Rick Blaine]

Forecast for Stetson 2008: Widely scattered crap with the occasional ray of overpriced mediocrity.

Faith: the triumph of hope over experience... It sure looks good from here tho'

 

[scotrace]

Let's get one in our hands and see how it is before we get too harsh...

 

[Brad Bowers]

I'm impressed they're offering something with what looks to be a 2-inch ribbon. Maybe they're listening to us after all!

Brad

 

[metropd]

I like it very much and will buy it. I will try asking if Aaron can get one made with a 2 5/8 brim instead of 2 1/2 at the factory. I would be glad to pay extra. Everything else looks great!

 

[besdor]

The original Nostalgia had a 2 3/4" brim. It was a great seller. we had them in three colors. I just hope that the quality will be right for this type of hat. If it's too rigid, you wont be able to crease it up.
I wonder if most loungers would prefer a larger brim , or prefer the 2 1/2" brim .





Steven
www.bencrafthats.com

 

[metropd]

Wider is better

2 3/4!!! Steven, do you think you could stock them with a 2 3/4 or 2 5/8 brim? If so please let me know.

 

[Spatterdash]

The Nostalgia... huh.

Not bad lookin'. Good gray, and I like the wide ribbon. Should I conclude from the photos that this hat is available open crown?
The crown has nice, straight sides by the look of it, anyone have an idea how high the crown is?

Anyone own one so we could see some pics, maybe get an idea what to expect?

 

[scotrace]

I wonder if most loungers would prefer a larger brim , or prefer the 2 1/2" brim .

Two and a half is perfect.

 

[BuddyJ]

Spatterdash, the Nostalgia comes open crown. You are correct. It looks to have a nice price too. Exciting to see an open crown hat on the market from a large company.

I'm also wondering about the Baldwin and Pelham. They're 2x the price of the Nostalgia and claim to be 100% beaver. I know I'll be looking to try a Baldwin when they come out, if it's not too stiff to be re-bashed.

 

[Rick Blaine]

me too

Two and a half is perfect.

Ditto that!

 

[jake_fink]

The nostalgia looks great. A 2.5" brim is perfect. Can't wait to order one.

 

[Spatterdash]

As the Nostalgia is a Stetson, any chance it will be available at the Hatco outlet in Garland, TX?

It would be nice to see the height of the crown and felt quality in person, since Stetson is very much a hit-and-miss-crap-I-keep-missing supplier.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

As the Nostalgia is a Stetson, any chance it will be available at the Hatco outlet in Garland, TX?

There's always a chance. But remember, to make it to the outlet, a hat must be either a "slight irregular" or a "production over-run."

 

[BellyTank]

So... did anyone get a Stetson "Nostalgia"..?


B
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[MAB1]

The original Nostalgia had a 2 3/4" brim. It was a great seller. we had them in three colors. I just hope that the quality will be right for this type of hat. If it's too rigid, you wont be able to crease it up.
I wonder if most loungers would prefer a larger brim , or prefer the 2 1/2" brim .

Stevenwww.bencrafthats.com

I for one would prefer a wider brim.

 

[MattJH]

Exciting to see an open crown hat on the market from a large company.

Definitely a step in the right direction. Stetson deserves kudos for it.