Bad fit and colors are a lot brighter and more artificial looking in person. Not a high-quality buy.
The hat looks very cute and practical. Kind of gives off a vintage look. And the material is soft.
If this hat is speaking to you, use this review as your sign to buy it. I bought it for my hat collecting partner and he has hardly taken it off.
Pros: SUPER soft, very warm, the most stylish for us 6 months of winter folk
Con: (if you can call it that) he does wish there was an option to pin up one ear flap, opposed to tying up both. The ear flaps are so cozy, they muffle sounds.
I own 4 Rustek hats now. Each one is perfect depending on the weather. Awesome comfort, fit and warmth. I look forward to owning 4 more!
I found Rustek through Climate Town. I ordered their merch, then came to check out what else Rustek had to offer. I love my new hat, unlike most hats, it doesn't pinch the front of my head with a plastic bill, and is way more comfortable to wear.
Smaller than I expected, light weight, seems were too obvious. Not worth the price
I stumbled on Rustek a few months ago after becoming a wool-liever and fully diving headfirst into a Merino wardrobe, this coming after my initial love for all things hemp-tastic with owning a few pairs of hemp shoes.
I happened to love Portland, being an Oregonian and so finding all of my loves together in a form of a hat - I was sold, but I'm glad I waited because as soon as this hat arrived in my inbox via the newsletter I couldn't have clicked order now quicker!
I'm shocked "hemp corduroy" even exists and in person no one can tell, I love getting to tell people about the hat. I didn't think the inside was insulated but I'm glad it is as it really makes the hat super comfy, and I love wool because I can comfortably wear the hat indoors without feeling uncomfortable/sweating. The sherpa earflaps are a great vibe protector, makes me feel safe like a hoodie 🥲 and I just love the look of either flaps up or down.
I wear this hat everywhere now, if I could wear it to sleep I would - thanks Rustek, I will be buried with my hat 🐑❤️
This is the best beanie money can buy and it's not even close. Get many
I like the color and material. Its very comfortable. My only gripe is that it runs a little small but maybe I have a big head. Other than that its good.
I like it! It’s not itchy at all. It has been below freezing and it’s keep its warmth
Nice beanies but arrived with loose threads and more kept popping over the course of wearing for a day. Somewhat big head friendly, fits but is tight.
I bought this beanie for my partner who values sustainable manufacturing with style, but due to some health issues, he is bald has extremely sensitive skin and needed a very soft comfortable hat that he can wear every day. This beanie is so soft, yet durable, he wears it every day and even sleeps in it. Now I am going to order him 3 more so he can have the option to not be without one when we need to wash it. This beanie is a game changer. Thank you.
I knew that merino wool was supposed to be less itchy than other types of wool, but I hadn't experienced just how soft and warm it was before buying this hat. It fits perfectly, and feels really durable to boot. I'm happy to say I've found my favorite hat:). All my correspondence with the company have been really positive as well. Highly recommended!
I originally wrote a review, taking a couple stars off because my support email was not responded to. They somehow didn't get it, but upon contacting them again, they did respond, and apologized for not seeing the first email. They were quick and nice, and even gave me a discount for the inconvenience. That's all you can really ask for in support, and more than you get most of the time!
Now on to the hat, the actual thing I'm reviewing. It's great. I don't remember what I said in my original review exactly, but the hat feels amazing. Very sturdy and soft (I got a corduroy hat). A bit small for my large head though. I wish they had larger sizes. Love the design too.
Big hat guy. I really wanted the "Leave No Trace" hat, but since it's sold out I got this. Love the design, color, and the string. The corduroy is really high quality, the material is soft, and the visor/bill feels really nice. For those who bend brims, I'm not certain you can add a curve to this as it's made of bamboo/cork, but it looks good flat. One minor issue I noticed - there's a weird black/dark mark on the top of the visor, it doesn't look like a result of the stitching, but the fabric on that spot feels different than the rest of the hat (like it's been scratched or burnt)...not sure if it was done purposefully, as it doesn't appear in most of product pictures...though you can kind of see a dark spot (left side of brim) in the first pic of the carousel and mine is like that, but more noticeable ...also, there's no "RA" stitched into the hat (as seen in the product photos), which I was excited about since those are my initials...but regardless, not a huge deal and am very happy with the purchase...and look forward to buying more stuff when it's restocked!
Honestly, there's not much to say. It's a comfortable, breathable beanie with a high quality knit, and I appreciate Rustek's mission to produce sustainable clothing.
I find it to be a bit chilly with wind and temps in the teens (F) or below but I would 100% buy again. If it gets too cold out I just wear a balaclava under it or a shell hood and I find the fun carefree look of this Sherpa hat tones down the visual abrasiveness of a balaclava. Plus I enjoy how fluffy this thing is. I really don't care for traditional beanies I feel like I don't have the head shape / face shape for them so I don't care for how I look but this one the Sherpa beanie I feel good with. I only wish there was fleece pile liner on the inside. I understand that adds a layer of production complication and price but would bring this hat to the next level. Now all that being said with the beanie in its current form I find it is great for very cold weather IF I have a good down jacket with a hood. It has enough breathability to it to keep moisture from accumulating and the fluffiness pared with the jacket hood helps create air pockets to trap warm air while allowing your body to vent moisture.
This beanie looks great and even better it's so comfortable. I purchased it to be worn underneath my trapper hat. I didn't think it would be warm enough for Alaska by itself. I was wrong! This is the only beanie I wore the whole trip in 5 to 15 degree weather.
too small for my normal sized head. It looks great and quality is there. I just imagined a more normal fit. this is extremely snug. It fits my 2 year old better than it fits me.