I just bought this hat - again. I purchased my first one in 1994 and have worn it, loved it, and abused it relentlessly for almost 3 decades. I look forward to doing the same with the new one and I've already started to with several trail rides and a horse that likes to bite my hat and steal it when I pick her hooves. It's gorgeous, strong, and comfortable, and I've gotten more compliments on it and how I look in it over the years than I can count. It's my all-time favorite.