This has become one of my favorite hats.  It truly can be crushed and will return to it's original shape.  I have worn it in the rain and it sheds water very well, does not get saturated, dry's out rapidly.  The fit is so comfortable I sometimes forget I have it on.  My mom always taught me that a gentleman removes his hat indoors and in the presence of a lady and she was very strict on those two points.  I have always followed those rules but with this hat my wife occasionally has to remind me that I have it on.