Writing a second review bc I ordered a second hat. The first was labeled my size but it just didn't seem to work despite many attempts to shrink it down to "correct" size for my head.
Decided WTH and ordered another. Guess what? Fits perfect after wetting and forming.
It's the same heavy material as the first one i received so I would say it's the "Metropolitan" version vs the lighter weight "Indochina" in country made version.
Maybe my first one was mislabeled or just a production oddity but the second one it much better.
PS: pound the headband seam where the bands join with a hammer to soften the joint!

Ed - Virginia US

Very well made hat. Needed some water and a bit of shaping, but after that it is good to go.

bailey - US

As others have said, this hat is well made of heavy material! I bought one last year from another vendor and while it wasn't as heavy (the brim dropped pretty quickly as the originals did) the fit was perfect. Ordered the same size from WPG (57) but it measures 58. I've had to soak and dry several times to try and get it to not rest on my ears. The material is still stiff so rolling the back of the headband down has been quite the challenge! Still giving it a 5 because it's rugged and has now retained the shape I want and it's not on my ears!

Ed - Virginia USA