El Dorado SR2

Name: El Dorado SR2 | Mens Black Leather Top Hat with SR2 Hat Band
Brand: American Hat Makers
Price: 199.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Mens Black Leather Top Hat with SR2 Hat Band

$199 at American Hat Makers, as of Nov 6, 2026

Color: Black

Size: Pick one

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Sizes in stock at American Hat Makers as of Nov 6, 2026. Crossed out = sold out.

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Try it on

Our take · Researched, not tested

Black top hat, ringed band, rock and roll posture.

By Walt Mercer, felt, fit and care desk Pen name, fact-checked by our team

Metal rings on a leather band give the SR2 a harder edge than the plain El Dorado. This is 100% cowhide in black, standing 4 1/2 in at the crown with a 2 in brim. The leather band is fitted with rings and cinched with deerskin lacing, and an AHM Velcro sweatband adjusts the fit. It is assembled in the USA. Wear it to a rock show, a bike night or a costume party with a long black coat.

Walt's tip: If the hat is snug at first, loosen the Velcro sweatband a notch rather than stretching the leather.

What the store lists

Material: 100% Cowhide Leather
Shape: Top hat
Brim: 2 in (5.1 cm)
Crown height: 4 1/2 in
Trim: Leather Band with Rings; Cinched with Deerskin Lacing
Sweatband: AHM Velcro
Origin: Assembled in the USA, per the store

Built from American Hat Makers' product data. We haven't worn this hat. How we rank

Specs and fit

Type: Top hat (Top hat)
Material: 100% Cowhide Leather
Brim: 2 in (5.1 cm)
Crown: 4 1/2 in
Trim: Leather Band with Rings; Cinched with Deerskin Lacing
Sweatband: AHM Velcro
Features: None listed
Sizes: MD, LG, XL, XX
Color: Black
Origin: Assembled in the USA

Side view on a 7 in head, drawn to scale. Dashed lines mean the store doesn't list that number.

Great for

Rock shows and bike nights
Long black coats and leather jackets
Costume parties with an edge

Skip it if

You need a hat that packs flat: the store doesn't list it as packable
You want maximum shade: the brim is 2 in

How it compares

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Spec	El Dorado SR2 This hat	El Dorado Eye Men's	El Dorado Red Eye Men's	Stovepiper Men's
Price	$199	$199	$199	$199
Type	Top hat	Top hat	Top hat	Top hat
Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Brim	2 in	2 in	2 in	2 in
Packs flat	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
UPF	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Vented	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Sizes	XL, XX	MD, LG, XL	MD, LG, XL	MD, LG, XL, XX

Questions

Which size of the El Dorado SR2 should I get?

Measure your head where the hat sits and match it to the chart. XL fits heads 23 5/8 to 24 1/4 in (60 to 61 cm) on American Hat Makers' chart. XX fits heads 24 3/8 to 24 7/8 in (62 to 63 cm) on American Hat Makers' chart. Between sizes, American Hat Makers says to size up and use the foam insert it includes.

When would you wear the El Dorado SR2?

Leather top hats suit festivals, Renaissance fairs, steampunk events and costume nights more than white-tie galas. Wear it level, and take it off indoors at the table.

Can you travel with the El Dorado SR2?

Wear it on travel days. It isn't listed as packable, so it shouldn't go folded in a suitcase. On a plane, set it crown down in the overhead bin with nothing on top.

How do you care for a leather hat like the El Dorado SR2?

Wipe it with a soft, barely damp cloth and let it dry away from heat, which can stiffen and crack leather. A leather conditioner keeps it supple; test it inside the crown first. Never machine-wash it.

What if it doesn't fit?

American Hat Makers states 90-day easy returns (per American Hat Makers, as stated on their site Nov 6, 2026). Check the store's current policy before you buy; its page is the final word.

Who sells it?

American Hat Makers, our Preferred Brand. We don't sell anything ourselves; the button takes you to the store. We earn a commission if you buy, at no cost to you.

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