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Franz Bittner of Austria Franz Bittner Loden Crush Hat (For Men)

★★★★☆
4.5

based on 146 reviews  

from $47.96

 

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★★★★☆
4.3

 

$47.96 at Sierra Trading Post

 
 

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Pros

  • Comfortable (134)
  • Stylish (114)
  • Durable (83)
  • Lightweight (78)
  • Breathable (28)
  • Warm (28)
  • Adjustable (2)
  • Warm / comfy (2)
  • Beautiful color (1)
  • Comes back to shape (1)
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Cons

  • Poor fit (10)
  • A little snug on the fit (1)
  • Don't know yet (1)
  • Itchy (1)
  • No inside lining (1)
  • Nothing so far (1)
  • Old fashion (1)
  • Pricy (1)
  • Stifling (1)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (126)
  • Travel (90)
  • Good for commuting (65)
  • Evening (49)
  • Hiking (6)
  • Anytime (3)
  • Work (3)
  • Wet / rain (2)
  • Absorbs sweat (1)
  • And sun out of your eyes (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Sierra Trading Post

Closeouts . Franz Bittner, the favorite hat of Alps-bound hikers, has just gotten even more desirable, thanks to its DWR® coating. Handmade in Austria by a family-owned company founded in 1862, this wool felt lodencloth hat is completely crushable, which means you can fold it into your pocket when the weather warms and it will always spring back to its original shape. Soft and itchless sweat band Self-fabric hat band Closeouts . Austria. Size: 55(6-7/8) 56(7) 57(7-1/8) 58(7-¼) 59(7-3/8) 60(7-½)

  • 71% agreed the sizing feels true to size

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Last update: Feb 6, 2010

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★★★★★
5.0
European style and warmth

"**These run a tad large, so order your hat 1/2 size smaller** If you're looking for a warm, grown-up-looking hat that doesn't give you "hat hair," this is the hat for you. The felt is a really nice weight and should be good for cold mornings. I live in Minnesota, so this isn't going to cut it for all conditions (e.g. -20 windchill), but for typical winter days here, it should be great. The brim is flexible so yo..." Read Full Review »

Jan 20, 2010 by Robko

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Not deep enough

"Wasn't deep enough. Head hit top of hat before it was on enough...." Read Full Review »

Jan 31, 2010 by Maine man

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Franz Bittner of Austria Franz Bittner Loden Crush Hat (For Men) Review

A great hat

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Stylish
  • Warm

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • Travel
 

"Excellent hat I got the charcoal heather one for Christmas a few years back and just bought the loden heather. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 8 2010
The man in the hat
New Jersey
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Franz Bittner of Austria Franz Bittner Loden Crush Hat (For Men) Review

Handmade Austrian Hat Is The Real Deal!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Stylish

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • Commuting
  • Evening
  • Outdoor activity
  • Travel
 

"Traditional clean look of this hat created by hand in the old country means that it will never go out of style. My wife ordered this for me and I'm glad because I really enjoy wearing it to the coffee shop, the barn, out to dinner or trout fishing. It's a great hat. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 7 2010
Dan the Yogi
Julian, NC
I am:
  • Casual
  • Comfort-oriented
  • Practical
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Franz Bittner of Austria Franz Bittner Loden Crush Hat (For Men) Review

It's a hat

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Stylish

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • Travel
 

"I am glad that I read the reviews, because someone said the hat ran one size large. It is!

I ordered a 56 and I wear a 57 or in US/a 7 1/8 The 56 (or US 7) fit perfect. The hat is a little stiff with the DWR finish, but that will propably get a little softer with use. All in All a great hat, and I …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 2 2010
Snow Owl
Portland, OR
I am:
  • Comfort-oriented
  • Practical
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Franz Bittner of Austria Franz Bittner Loden Crush Hat (For Men) Review

So Happy They're Back!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Stylish
  • Warm

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • Evening
  • Travel
  • work
 

"Received one of these hats for my birthday last year. It quickly became my favorite winter hat. It was doing great until my new puppy decided to show me how much she loves me by chewing the top off of it! At the time Sierra was sold out and the only place I could find one was charging over double …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 21 2009
Wildjuan
Loleta CA
I am:
  • Casual
  • Comfort-oriented
  • Practical
  • Stylish
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Franz Bittner of Austria Franz Bittner Loden Crush Hat (For Men) Review

European style and warmth

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Elegant
  • Stylish

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Casual Wear
  • Commuting
  • Evening
  • Travel
 

"**These run a tad large, so order your hat 1/2 size smaller** If you're looking for a warm, grown-up-looking hat that doesn't give you "hat hair," this is the hat for you. The felt is a really nice weight and should be good for cold mornings. I live in Minnesota, so this isn't going to cut it for al …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 20 2010
Robko
Minnesota
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  • Practical
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