Open Road Straw Hat
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Crafted by hand in the U.S.A., the Open Road Straw Hat combines high-quality 100% shantung straw with a firm finish for the ultimate in warm-weather comfort and style. With its western-style crown and 2 ?” brim, the Open Road 10X Straw easily transitions from country to city―and looks equally sharp on a woman or a man.
Introduced in 1937, the Open Road was originally sold with an open crown, which could then be creased to the customer’s liking. Since 1948, it has been finished with a traditional, hand-pressed cattleman crease, and has been worn by modern pioneers and trailblazers ever since, from artists and outlaws to Presidents (including, most notably, LBJ, who was rarely photographed on his Texas ranch without his Open Road).
The Open Road Straw Hat features a sheepskin sweatband and a vented 4” cattleman crown outfitted with a grosgrain hat band and branding-iron hat pin bearing the initials “JBS”, a nod to our founder, John B. Stetson, whose pioneering legacy lives on in every hat we sell.
- 4” Vented Cattleman Crown
- 2 3/4“ Brim
- Grosgrain Band
- JBS Brand Hat Pin
- Sheepskin Sweatband
- 100% Shantung Straw
- Handmade in the U.S.A.
Since 1865
True Heritage
Our story begins in the 1860s, when John B. Stetson was prospecting for gold in the Colorado Rockies and, struck by a sudden rainstorm, quickly fashioned a felt hat for protection. The modern cowboy hat was born, and more than a century and a half later, John B.’s pioneering legacy and commitment to quality live on in everything we make.
Crafted to last
Legendary Quality
From start to finish, our signature hats are made by hand, using only the finest materials and time-tested techniques, often utilizing the same machinery we’ve been using for decades. The result? The world’s most legendary hats, designed for the long haul and crafted to be passed on from one generation to the next.
Worn the world over
Singular Style
Our hats are iconic, and yet, each is truly unique—because no two Stetsons are ever worn the same way. Put one on, and you’re joining a community of true individuals unified in their appreciation of enduring quality and style that transcends trend.