How is a new era hat supposed to fit?
A well-fitting baseball cap should sit comfortably above your ears with the bill resting in the middle of your forehead. The crown of the baseball cap should top your head, leaving a little space between your head and the cap.
How tight should a new era hat fit?
You should aim for a “snug” fit. That’s the perfect fit. If your hat sits too tight, you’ll feel like you have some sort of weight on your head and you may feel some tension. The hat shouldn’t move around but at the same time, it shouldn’t be rock solid as well.
Do New Era hats fit true to size?
Make sure to go one size smaller if you normally wear the regular New Era 59Fifty fitted. SIZING INCONSISTENT? All New Era hats are handmade in different factories. This means that you may occasionally get a slight variation in sizing even between the same size hat in the same style.
Should I size up for fitted hats?
If you are between sizes, buy the larger size. Hats will often shrink, especially if they are made of wool so getting a hat that is just a little too tight will become increasingly uncomfortable over time. Size matters, but so does style when it comes to getting the perfect fit.
Should I go a size up in fitted hats?
What is my fitted hat size?
The easiest way is to hold a piece of string and measure around your head where the hat will sit. About an 1/8” above the forehead and ears. Then place the string next to a tape measure and compare to our hat sizing chart. If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.
Can you resize a fitted hat?
Hat size reducer tape can often make a cap at least one size smaller. You’ll find varieties in foam or cloth materials with an adhesive backing that makes the tape stick to the inside of your hat. The extra material fills the hat and gives it a snug fit, effectively letting you shrink the crown of a hat.
What is the average size for a fitted hat?
The most common male size is 7-⅜ and the average hat size for females is 7-¼.