What Is a Rancher Hat?

The Rancher Style Western Hat is highlighted by a 4-3/4″ center crease crown with long side dents, and a 3-3/4″ brim. ... Large numbers of this style of hat are not typically kept in stock , therefore production & delivery time can range from 6 to 10 weeks.

Why do ranchers wear cowboy hats?

The cowboy hat, as we know it, evolved from the original Vaqueros, or Mexican Cowboys, who wore wide brimmed, high crowned sombreros while herding cattle. The cowboy hat was designed to protect working cattlemen as they toiled, all day long, under the hot western sun. ... There's always a good reason to wear a cowboy hat.

How should a rancher hat fit?

Cowboy hats follow the natural shape of your head, so they should fit firmly on your forehead and the back of your head while feeling a bit looser at the sides. If the hat is too tight, you could wind up getting a headache.