Leather Hats vs Oilskin Hats: Which One’s Right for You?
Most people choose between leather and oilskin hats like they are picking apples at a supermarket and end up wearing the wrong one for years without realising the chain of little frustrations that choice will cause. The wrong hat won’t just look odd on you. It’ll fight the weather, feel wrong in your day, and keep costing you with replacements and frustration. A hat is what you lean on, it shows a bit of who you are, and it’s there with you in sun, rain, or wind. Picking the right one means knowing the small wins and the hidden downsides in each type. Recognise How Leather Reacts to Life Outside Leather hats like the Cordoba and Longreach last. They take the weather, hold up, and gain character the longer you wear them. Fabric ones wear out fast or stretch, but leather takes in what it goes through and shows it over time. The embossed pull-up leather of the Cordoba, or the shap...