Stampede

Name: Stampede | Mens Brown Crunch Cowhide Leather Cowboy Hat with Mesh Sides
Brand: American Hat Makers
Price: 179.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Mens Brown Crunch Cowhide Leather Cowboy Hat with Mesh Sides

$179 at American Hat Makers, as of Nov 6, 2026

Color: Brown

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

Brown crunch leather. Sounds like a cereal, wears like a work boot.

By Cody Hale, cowboy hats desk Pen name, fact-checked by our team

Brown crunch is the name on the leather, and it's a warm brown that looks like it's already been through a couple of branding seasons. The cowhide has mesh panels in the sides to let air in, plus a round braided band and a tassel. A sirocco crown at 3 3/4 in and a 2 3/4 in brim keep it compact. Sizes run SM to XL with a Velcro sweatband, and it's assembled in the USA. Wear it with a pearl-snap and work jeans.

Cody's tip: Hat off at the supper table, cowboy. Brown crunch can wait on the hook till dessert.

What the store lists

Material: Cowhide Leather
Shape: Sirocco
Brim: 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
Crown height: 3 3/4 in
Trim: Mesh Sides, Tassel, Round Braided Band
Sweatband: AHM Velcro Sweatband
Vented: Vents or mesh for airflow
Origin: Assembled in the USA, per the store

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Specs and fit

Type: Cowboy hat (Sirocco)
Material: Cowhide Leather
Brim: 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
Crown: 3 3/4 in
Trim: Mesh Sides, Tassel, Round Braided Band
Sweatband: AHM Velcro Sweatband
Features: Vented
Sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL
Color: Brown
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

Hot-day chores with mesh sides
A worn-in brown look with denim
Compact wear with a 2 3/4 in brim

Skip it if

You need a hat that packs flat: the store doesn't list it as packable

How it compares

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Spec	Stampede This hat	Cyclone Men's	Western Men's	Blizzard Men's
Price	$179	$179	$173	$199
Type	Cowboy hat	Cowboy hat	Cowboy hat	Cowboy hat
Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Brim	2 3/4 in	3 in	3 in	3 1/4 in
Packs flat	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
UPF	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Vented	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Sizes	SM, MD, LG, XL	SM, MD, LG, XL, XX	SM, MD, LG, XL	SM, MD, LG, XL

Questions

Which size of the Stampede should I get?

Measure your head where the hat sits and match it to the chart. SM fits heads 21 to 21 7/8 in (54 to 55 cm) on American Hat Makers' chart. XL fits heads 23 5/8 to 24 1/4 in (60 to 61 cm) on American Hat Makers' chart. Between sizes, American Hat Makers says to size up and use the foam insert it includes.

Where would you wear the Stampede?

Casual western days: rodeos, barbecues, rides and concerts. Take it off for the anthem and at the table, and set it down on its crown.

Can you travel with the Stampede?

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 Stampede?

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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